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Planning a session in North Petherwin, Cornwall? Start with Black Rock, Widemouth, Widemouth Bay and Crackington Haven. Switch between lures for summer shoals and ledger rigs over rough ground; the nearby marks below include distances, access notes and species tips.
9.3 miles from North Petherwin
A tide-washed reef and ledge system around the Black Rock outcrop at the south end of Widemouth Bay. Rough, kelpy ground interspersed with sandy gullies offers classic rock-fishing: wrasse and pollack tight to the weed, with summer pelagics moving through and nocturnal species after dark. Best on a flooding tide...
9.8 miles from North Petherwin
A wide, exposed Atlantic surf beach just south of Bude with clean sand and pronounced surf gutters. Rocky ground at the north end (Black Rock) and the southern end adds variety. Bass and small-eyed rays are prime targets in settled surf; dogfish are plentiful after dark; winter brings whiting; occasional...
9.9 miles from North Petherwin
Crackington Haven is a small, dramatic north-coast cove between Bude and Boscastle. The fishing is mainly from rugged rock ledges on both sides of the beach, with kelp-filled gullies and mixed, snaggy ground dropping into relatively deep water. It’s a classic wrasse and pollack venue in summer, with mackerel and...
