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Sea fishing in St Newlyn East, Cornwall puts you close to top marks like Great Western Beach, Tolcarne Beach and Towan Beach, Newquay. 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.
5.9 miles from St Newlyn East
A rugged granite headland between Perranporth and St Agnes with high cliffs and a handful of low rock ledges giving quick access to deep, kelpy water. It’s a classic North Cornwall rock mark: best on a flooding tide with clear to lightly coloured water. Summer to early autumn is prime...
6.9 miles from St Newlyn East
A small, steep-sided rocky cove between St Agnes and Perranporth. Fishing is from rough, kelp-covered rock ledges on either side with quick depth close in. Best in settled seas and clear water on a flooding tide into dusk; avoid large Atlantic swells and spring-tide surges. Summer to early autumn brings...
7.1 miles from St Newlyn East
Open, sandy surf beach flanked by rocky headlands with the River Menalhyl entering at the southern end. Productive for surf bass in a rolling sea; flatfish and small-eyed rays from the cleaner sand at range, especially after dark. Summer sees mackerel and garfish around the corners, with mullet in the...
7.2 miles from St Newlyn East
A picturesque north-coast Cornish cove at St Agnes with rocky ledges, kelp beds and mixed rough ground giving way to sandy patches. Most anglers fish the rock arms on either side of the beach and around the old harbour remains. Summer brings clear water, wrasse, mackerel, garfish and scad; dusk...
8.1 miles from St Newlyn East
An exposed Atlantic rock mark beneath the Carnewas/Bedruthan Steps cliffs between Mawgan Porth and Porthcothan. Deep, kelp-filled gullies, fast tide run-offs around the sea stacks and ledges, and quick-flooding platforms. Best in calm to moderate swell with clear water from late spring to early autumn; winter swells usually make it...
8.6 miles from St Newlyn East
Exposed Atlantic headland of high granite cliffs with deep kelp-filled gullies and fast tide run. Best in settled seas with a light north or east wind. Lure fishing for pollack is a highlight, with wrasse, mackerel and garfish in summer; conger and pouting after dark. Access is via coastal paths...
