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Planning a session in St Eval, Cornwall? Start with Bedruthan Steps, Mawgan Porth and Pentire Steps. Switch between lures for summer shoals and ledger rigs over rough ground; the nearby marks below include distances, access notes and species tips.
4.7 miles from St Eval
A crescent of clean sand with prominent rocky headlands and kelp-lined gullies (Newtrain/Rocky Beach) on either side. Good summer sport from the rocks for wrasse and pollack; the beach produces bass in surf and occasional rays and turbot over the cleaner ground. Best on a flooding to high tide with...
4.8 miles from St Eval
Sheltered sandy cove with rocky arms on either side, just east of Trevose Head. Suits surf and light lure fishing for bass in a moderate swell, with summer shoals of mackerel and garfish pushing bait tight to the beach and rocky points. Rocky margins hold wrasse and pollack in clear...
5.0 miles from St Eval
Sheltered sandy cove on the east side of Newquay with steep steps down from the cliff-top. Clean sand in the middle with rough, kelpy ground and small ledges at both ends. Suits summer lure and float work for pelagics and wrasse around the headlands, and surf/bottom tactics on the sand...
5.5 miles from St Eval
Tolcarne Beach is a sheltered, sandy cove in Newquay backed by steep cliffs, with clean sand and rocky ground at either end. It fishes best on a flooding tide into dusk and at night, with surf conditions producing bass and calmer periods suiting flatfish and rays. Watch for powerful surf,...
5.6 miles from St Eval
A tidal, sandy cove in central Newquay between Towan and Tolcarne, with rocky ledges at both ends that add structure. Best fished on a flooding tide into dusk or after dark. Summer brings bait fish and predators; winter sees consistent scratching for flats and whiting. Expect surf and rip currents...
5.9 miles from St Eval
Sheltered town beach inside Newquay Bay with clean sand and rocky margins around Towan Island and the aquarium. Fishes best on a flooding tide and at dawn/dusk. Surf or coloured water draws bass; calm, clear nights suit rays and flatfish. Summer brings mackerel, garfish and scad; the rocks produce wrasse,...
