Upton Towans

Fishing Marks near Upton Towans

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Discover sea fishing in Upton Towans, Cornwall with fast access to Upton Towans, Mexico Towans and Gwithian Beach. Expect in season. Each mark lists distance from Upton Towans, terrain and methods so you can pick a venue that matches today’s tide and conditions.

41 Marks Found

Zennor Head

(6.4/10)

7.9 miles from Upton Towans

Zennor Head is a rugged granite headland west of St Ives with steep rock ledges and kelpy, deep water close in. It fishes best in settled or moderate seas with clear water, especially at dawn and dusk on a flooding tide. Expect powerful tides, snaggy ground and sudden swells; pick...

Bass Pollack Pouting Bull Huss Mackerel

Rinsey Cove

(6.7/10)

8.3 miles from Upton Towans

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...

Bass Pollack Pouting Lesser Spotted Dogfish Bull Huss

Trewavas Head

(6.7/10)

8.6 miles from Upton Towans

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...

Bass Pollack Pouting Three-bearded Rockling Bull Huss

Porthtowan Beach

(6.5/10)

8.6 miles from Upton Towans

A broad, exposed Atlantic surf beach with rocky headlands at both ends. Best known for surf‑bass in lively water and reliable after-dark fishing over sand. In summer the rocks produce wrasse and pollack; mackerel and scad show on calmer evenings. Winter brings whiting and the odd flatfish. Fish the flooding...

Bass Pollack Whiting Plaice Turbot

Battery Rocks, Penzance

(7.5/10)

9.0 miles from Upton Towans

Rocky ledges beside Jubilee Pool and the harbour mouth, offering mixed rough ground with kelp beds and occasional sand patches. Best in calm to moderate seas on the flood, especially dawn or dusk in summer. Expect prolific wrasse and mini-species close in, with seasonal mackerel, garfish and scad on clearer...

Bass Pollack Pouting Mackerel Scad (Horse Mackerel)

Gurnard’s Head

(6.4/10)

9.0 miles from Upton Towans

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...

Bass Pollack Pouting Three-bearded Rockling Bull Huss