Rosevean

7.0 miles from Rosevean

Exposed rocky headland with deep gullies and kelp-lined ledges. Tide runs hard off the point bringing baitfish; best at dawn/dusk on a flooding tide in settled seas. Summer to early autumn sees the most action. Access is via the South West Coast Path with steep, uneven descents to fishable platforms;...

7.2 miles from Rosevean

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...

7.3 miles from Rosevean

Sheltered south-facing sandy cove at the mouth of the Fowey estuary, backed by cliffs and overlooked by St Catherine’s Castle. Clean sand in the centre with rough, kelpy rock fringes on both sides. The beach fishes best early/late or outside busy bathing times; work the rocky margins for wrasse and...

7.3 miles from Rosevean

Rocky headland directly below St Catherine’s Castle at the mouth of Fowey Harbour. Deep water tight to the rocks with kelp, boulders and ledges, and a strong tidal run across the harbour mouth. Best on neap to mid tides or the first/last couple of hours of the flood/ebb in settled...

8.3 miles from Rosevean

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...

8.7 miles from Rosevean

A remote, scenic south-coast cove of clean sand with rocky headlands between Fowey and Polperro. Access is via a steep National Trust path, so travel light. Clear water suits lure and float tactics around the rocks; the beach produces in gentle surf, especially at dawn/dusk. Fish it on settled seas...