Newlyn

7.1 miles from Newlyn

Exposed Atlantic headland of rough, kelpy rock ledges with quick access to deep water. Powerful tidal run and frequent swell; best fished in settled conditions, on the flood and around dusk/dawn. Summer and early autumn see prolific mackerel, scad and garfish with consistent pollack and wrasse; winter brings pouting/poor cod...

7.2 miles from Newlyn

Gwennap Head is a dramatic granite headland between Porthgwarra and Porthcurno with steep cliffs and rugged ledges that drop into deep, fast-running water influenced by the Runnel Stone reef. It offers classic Cornish rock fishing: prolific summer sport for pelagics and wrasse, with night options for conger and dogfish. Best...

7.4 miles from Newlyn

A long, exposed sandy surf beach in Mount’s Bay between Penzance and Helston. Clean ground with shifting bars and gutters, producing classic surf conditions for bass and winter whiting; after dark you’ll also find rays and the odd flatfish or turbot. The rocky points at either end offer different options...

7.6 miles from Newlyn

Iconic Atlantic headland of high granite cliffs with immediate deep water and kelp-filled gullies. Powerful tides and Atlantic swells sweep the point, so choose neap tides and settled seas. Access is from the Land’s End car park with rough coastal paths; only a few lower ledges are fishable and require...

7.8 miles from Newlyn

A sheltered, sandy beach inside St Ives Bay, flanked by rocky headlands (Hawk's Point to the west and Carrack Gladden to the east). Clear water and a gentle slope make it good for surf bassing close-in, summer feathering for mackerel/garfish, wrasse and pollack around the rocky margins, and bottom fishing...

8.0 miles from Newlyn

A rocky headland between Carbis Bay and Porthkidney Sands near St Ives, offering mixed rough ground with kelp gullies and access to deeper water close in. Best on a flooding to high tide in calmer swells; exposed to Atlantic swell and crosswinds. Popular for spinning and float fishing in summer...