Trenouth

3.9 miles from Trenouth

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...

3.9 miles from Trenouth

Exposed National Trust headland of steep, rugged rocks between Porthcothan and Bedruthan Steps. The ledges give access to deep, kelpy water with strong tidal movement and Atlantic swell influence. Best fished on smaller tides, with a preference for the flooding tide around dawn or dusk. Lure fishing is highly effective...

4.0 miles from Trenouth

Exposed Atlantic surf beach with rocky headlands at either end (towards Booby’s Bay and Treyarnon). Productive for surf bass and seasonal flatfish on the clean sand, with wrasse and pollack from the adjacent rocks. Best at dawn/dusk or after dark on a flooding tide; calmer, clear seas favour turbot and...

4.3 miles from Trenouth

A long, sheltered sandy beach along the Camel Estuary at Rock, opposite Padstow. Fish the flooding tide along the channels and sandbars for bass and flounder, with mullet frequent around moorings and along the margins in clear, calm conditions. Summer evenings can see mackerel, garfish and scad near the estuary...

4.3 miles from Trenouth

A broad Atlantic-facing surf beach with rocky reefs and kelp gullies at both ends beneath Trevose Head. Best for bass in lively surf at dawn/dusk; summer brings mackerel and garfish close, while the reefs hold wrasse and pollack. On calmer, settled nights the sandy expanses can throw up small-eyed rays...

4.4 miles from Trenouth

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...