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Best marks near Ruan Major
Top spots within about 10 miles, ranked by distance and rating.
Cadgwith Cove
1.6 miles from Ruan Major
A small working cove on the Lizard with kelp-covered reefs and deep gullies off the rocks on either side (notably the Todden...
View markKennack Sands
2.1 miles from Ruan Major
A broad sandy bay on the Lizard with rocky headlands at both ends (West and East Kennack). It offers classic surf-beach bass...
View markKynance Cove
2.3 miles from Ruan Major
A dramatic serpentine-rock cove on the Lizard with deep kelp-filled gullies and a strong tide run around Asparagus Island. Fishing is from...
View markChurch Cove, Lizard
2.4 miles from Ruan Major
East-facing rocky cove below The Lizard with kelp-filled gullies and small ledges giving quick access to fairly deep, clear water. Sheltered from...
View markMullion Cove Harbour Wall
2.5 miles from Ruan Major
Mullion Cove’s harbour wall on the Lizard’s west side offers mixed rough ground and kelp-lined structure with quick access to depth. It’s...
View markPolurrian Cove
2.6 miles from Ruan Major
Rocky headlands flanking a sandy cove just north of Mullion on the Lizard. Kelp-filled gullies and ledges give fast access to depth,...
View markQuick links: Cadgwith Cove · Kennack Sands · Kynance Cove · Church Cove, Lizard · Mullion Cove Harbour Wall · Polurrian Cove
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Cadgwith Cove
1.6 miles from Ruan Major
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...
Kennack Sands
2.1 miles from Ruan Major
A broad sandy bay on the Lizard with rocky headlands at both ends (West and East Kennack). It offers classic surf-beach bass fishing over clean sand plus wrasse and pollack from the rocks. Summer brings mackerel, garfish and scad; nights produce dogfish, and occasional rays and turbot show on the...
Kynance Cove
2.3 miles from Ruan Major
A dramatic serpentine-rock cove on the Lizard with deep kelp-filled gullies and a strong tide run around Asparagus Island. Fishing is from uneven, wave-washed rocks over very rough ground; expect tackle losses. Summer brings excellent wrasse and pollack sport, with mackerel and garfish on clearer, calmer days and bass in...
Church Cove, Lizard
2.4 miles from Ruan Major
East-facing rocky cove below The Lizard with kelp-filled gullies and small ledges giving quick access to fairly deep, clear water. Sheltered from many prevailing westerlies but exposed to easterly swells; ledges can be slippery and swells rebound on bigger tides. Best on the flood into high, especially dawn/dusk through late...
Mullion Cove Harbour Wall
2.5 miles from Ruan Major
Mullion Cove’s harbour wall on the Lizard’s west side offers mixed rough ground and kelp-lined structure with quick access to depth. It’s a productive summer–autumn venue for wrasse, pollack and seasonal pelagics, with LRF tactics picking out blennies and gobies year-round. Best on a flooding tide with clear water and...
Polurrian Cove
2.6 miles from Ruan Major
Rocky headlands flanking a sandy cove just north of Mullion on the Lizard. Kelp-filled gullies and ledges give fast access to depth, fishing best on the flood into dusk. Summer brings prolific wrasse and lure-caught pollack, with mackerel, scad and garfish on clearer, calmer days; after dark, conger and the...