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Discover sea fishing in Start, Cornwall with fast access to Porth Kidney Sands, Lelant Beach and Hayle Towans. Expect in season. Each mark lists distance from Start, terrain and methods so you can pick a venue that matches today’s tide and conditions.
6.5 miles from Start
A small, south-facing rocky cove between Praa Sands and Porthleven, below the Wheal Prosper engine house. The main fishing is from rough ground and ledges flanking the pocket beach, with kelp beds and deep water close in. Best in settled seas and clear water, especially on a flooding tide into...
6.9 miles from Start
Rugged granite rock ledges on a tidal headland between Rinsey and Porthleven with deep water close in and kelp-filled gullies. Best in settled weather with a modest swell; avoid big seas and spring tides as waves rebound around the head. Access is via the South West Coast Path (commonly from...
7.1 miles from Start
A rugged Atlantic headland of steep, kelpy rock ledges with quick access to deep water. Reached via the coast path from near the Gurnard’s Head, the mark fishes best on a flooding tide, at dawn/dusk, and in settled clear conditions for pelagics and pollack; a bit of lift and colour...
7.3 miles from Start
Remote, steep-sided rocky cove on Cornwall’s exposed north coast between Zennor Head and Gurnard’s Head. Fishing is from boulders and low rock platforms over kelp-filled gullies and mixed rough ground that drops quickly into deep water. Best in settled to moderate swell, especially around dawn/dusk and into darkness from late...
7.6 miles from Start
Basset’s Cove is a high-cliff rock mark on the North Cliffs between Portreath and Godrevy. Ledges overlook deep, kelpy gullies with strong tidal run and full Atlantic exposure. It fishes best on a flooding tide in settled to moderate seas—clear water for mackerel/garfish and light fizz for pollack and bass....
8.4 miles from Start
An exposed granite pier guarding Porthleven Harbour with quick access to deep, kelpy water in the harbour mouth. Summer shoals of mackerel and scad pass close, while wrasse and pollack patrol the walls and rough ground. After dark, pouting, poor cod and the odd conger show. Best on settled seas...