Fishing in Mevagissey

0.4 miles from Mevagissey

Granite outer breakwater of Mevagissey’s working harbour with quick access to deep, tidal water on the outside and mixed rough-to-sandy ground toward the bay. Summer and early autumn evenings into dark see shoals of mackerel and scad; garfish cruise the surface on clear, calm days. The outside face and the...

0.8 miles from Mevagissey

A sheltered south-coast cove just south of Mevagissey with a small sandy beach and easy access via a slipway. Mixed ground: clean sand across the middle with kelpy rock ledges and gullies on both sides that drop into slightly deeper water toward the points. Suits light lure and float tactics...

0.9 miles from Mevagissey

A long, gently shelving sandy bay on Cornwall’s south coast near Mevagissey. Clean sand with small patches of broken ground toward the rocky ends and a river/outflow at the western side. Summer brings mackerel, scad and garfish in clear, calm water; bass and flats are possible year‑round, with whiting more...

2.2 miles from Mevagissey

A small stone pier protecting a sandy cove on Cornwall’s south coast. Mixed ground: clean sand straight off the end with rougher rock and weed along the wall and outer apron. Best fished on a flooding tide through high water; much of the harbour dries at low. Suits light tactics...

2.3 miles from Mevagissey

A sheltered, sandy cove with rocky headlands west of Gorran Haven. Mixed ground gives options: clean sand in the centre for flats, rays and hounds; rock and kelp fringes for wrasse, pollack and minis. Best on a flooding tide into dusk or at night; calm, clear conditions suit wrasse/garfish, while...

2.4 miles from Mevagissey

A prominent rocky headland on the east side of St Austell Bay near Trenarren. Steep rock platforms give access to relatively deep, kelpy water (6–15 m at high tide) over rough ground. Best on the flood and into dusk; summer and early autumn bring prolific lure fishing, while nights produce...