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Sea fishing in Ruan Major, Cornwall puts you close to top marks like Cadgwith Cove, Kennack Sands and Kynance Cove. These spots regularly produce on moving tides. Use the list below to compare distance, access and recommended rigs, then time your session to the tide and wind.
2.8 miles from Ruan Major
A rugged serpentine headland on the Lizard with deep, clear water, kelp beds and sheer ledges. Best on the flood to high water with a light-to-moderate W–SW swell for bass and pollack; calm summer days favour wrasse and mackerel. Access is via the South West Coast Path from Mullion Cove...
2.9 miles from Ruan Major
South-east facing rocky ledges flanking a small cove just east of Lizard Point. Clear water, kelp-filled gullies and some depth close in. Best on a flooding tide into dusk through summer and early autumn; winter can still produce pollack. Space is limited and the swell can rebound off the cliffs—check...
2.9 miles from Ruan Major
An exposed rock headland on the Lizard peninsula with deep, clear water, kelp-filled gullies and strong tidal movement. Multiple ledges around the NCI lookout give access to depth quickly, making it a prime lure and float-fishing venue in settled seas. Best results typically come at dawn and dusk on a...
3.1 miles from Ruan Major
Steep, exposed granite ledges directly beneath Lizard Point at the old lifeboat slip. Deep water within a short cast over kelp and broken ground with strong tidal run. Best in settled weather with small swell and clear water; summer and early autumn bring pelagics and garfish, while evenings and after...
3.1 miles from Ruan Major
Exposed rocky headland with very deep water close in, strong tidal movement and kelp-filled gullies. Best in settled weather with a light northerly or no swell. Summer brings mackerel, garfish, scad and wrasse; pollack year-round (dawn/dusk and into darkness), and conger after dark. Access is via paths from Lizard village...
3.7 miles from Ruan Major
Small, sandy cove backed by St Winwaloe’s Church with rocky points and kelp-lined gullies on both sides. Fish the surf for bass and the rocky flanks for wrasse and pollack. Summer evenings bring mackerel, garfish and scad; after dark, dogfish and pouting move in, with a chance of conger from...
