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Planning a session in Porthoustock, Cornwall? Start with Porthoustock, Godrevy Cove, Lizard and Porthallow. Switch between lures for summer shoals and ledger rigs over rough ground; the nearby marks below include distances, access notes and species tips.
6.4 miles from Porthoustock
Castle Beach, Falmouth is a mixed shingle and rocky beach beneath Pendennis, with extensive reef, ledges and kelp beds giving quick access to relatively deep, clear water. It’s an excellent LRF and float/spinning venue with lots of mini-species along with wrasse and pollack; in late spring to autumn you’ll also...
6.5 miles from Porthoustock
A small, sheltered cove beneath St Anthony Head on the Roseland, with mixed sand and rocky margins leading to kelp beds and quick depth near the headland. Best on a flooding tide with clear water; summer and early autumn see baitfish, gars and scad push in, while wrasse and pollack...
6.6 miles from Porthoustock
Sheltered sandy cove beneath St Anthony Head near the lighthouse, with clean sand in the middle and rock/kelp fringes at either end. Access is from the National Trust car park via a steep path and steps (10–15 minutes). Productive through the flood into dusk in summer and early autumn for...
6.9 miles from Porthoustock
An east-facing sandy beach on the Roseland Peninsula with rocky fringes at both ends and clear water. Sheltered from prevailing south-westerlies but exposed to easterlies; a gentle slope over clean sand with patches of weed and gullies. Best on a flooding tide into dusk. Summer brings mackerel, garfish and scad...
6.9 miles from Porthoustock
A small working cove on the Lizard with kelp-covered reefs and deep gullies off the rocks on either side (notably the Todden and towards the Devil’s Frying Pan). Ground is very rough with sparse clean patches, so expect snags. Summer brings wrasse, pollack, mackerel and garfish in clear water; dusk...
7.1 miles from Porthoustock
Tidal rock ledges directly below St Mawes Castle on the east side of the Carrick Roads. Deep water is close in with strong run on the flood and ebb. It fishes best on a flooding tide into dusk and at first light in settled seas. Expect summer sport with pollack,...
