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Discover sea fishing in Porthmeor, Higher, Cornwall with fast access to Porthmeor Cove, Zennor, Gurnard’s Head and Zennor Head. Expect in season. Each mark lists distance from Porthmeor, Higher, terrain and methods so you can pick a venue that matches today’s tide and conditions.
0.5 miles from Porthmeor, Higher
Remote, steep-sided rocky cove on Cornwall’s exposed north coast between Zennor Head and Gurnard’s Head. Fishing is from boulders and low rock platforms over kelp-filled gullies and mixed rough ground that drops quickly into deep water. Best in settled to moderate swell, especially around dawn/dusk and into darkness from late...
0.9 miles from Porthmeor, Higher
A rugged Atlantic headland of steep, kelpy rock ledges with quick access to deep water. Reached via the coast path from near the Gurnard’s Head, the mark fishes best on a flooding tide, at dawn/dusk, and in settled clear conditions for pelagics and pollack; a bit of lift and colour...
1.7 miles from Porthmeor, Higher
Zennor Head is a rugged granite headland west of St Ives with steep rock ledges and kelpy, deep water close in. It fishes best in settled or moderate seas with clear water, especially at dawn and dusk on a flooding tide. Expect powerful tides, snaggy ground and sudden swells; pick...
2.9 miles from Porthmeor, Higher
A secluded north-coast pocket beach with clean sand in the middle and rough, kelp-covered rocks at both ends. Good for summer wrasse and pollack from the rocks, with bass in the surf after a blow and mackerel/scad on calm evenings. Occasional flatfish and small rays on the sandy patch. Best...
3.1 miles from Porthmeor, Higher
A small, exposed rocky cove beneath Pendeen with a granite slip and low rock ledges on either side. Deep water is close in over rough, kelpy ground with patches of broken reef, giving good summer sport on lures and float gear and productive night fishing with big baits. Best on...
3.5 miles from Porthmeor, Higher
Exposed cliff-ledges and rough granite outcrops around Pendeen Lighthouse (Pendeen Watch) on Cornwall’s north coast. Deep water close in with strong tidal flow and heavy kelp beds. A classic rock mark producing pollack and mackerel through summer, wrasse tight to the weed, and conger/bull huss after dark; winter can see...
