West Taphouse

Fishing Marks near West Taphouse

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Discover sea fishing in West Taphouse, Cornwall with fast access to Lansallos Cove, Par Beach and Lantic Bay. Expect in season. Each mark lists distance from West Taphouse, terrain and methods so you can pick a venue that matches today’s tide and conditions.

16 Marks Found

Crinnis Beach

(6.4/10)

9.2 miles from West Taphouse

Crinnis Beach is the western beach of Carlyon Bay near St Austell, a broad, gently shelving sand-and-shingle strand backed by cliffs, with rocky points at either end. It’s a relatively sheltered south-coast mark that fishes best on a flooding tide into dusk and after dark. Expect summer sport with bass...

Bass Whiting Plaice Flounder Dover Sole

Portnadler Bay

(6.1/10)

9.2 miles from West Taphouse

A secluded south-facing cove between Looe and Talland with a sandy centre and rocky ledges at both ends. Access is via the South West Coast Path and steep steps, so travel light. The mixed ground offers options: clean sand in the middle for flatfish and dogfish, and rough kelp-covered rocks...

Bass Pollack Pouting Whiting Spotted Ray

Gribbin Head

(6.6/10)

9.3 miles from West Taphouse

Exposed rocky headland with deep gullies and kelp-lined ledges. Tide runs hard off the point bringing baitfish; best at dawn/dusk on a flooding tide in settled seas. Summer to early autumn sees the most action. Access is via the South West Coast Path with steep, uneven descents to fishable platforms;...

Bass Pollack Pouting Whiting Bull Huss

Hannafore

(7.5/10)

9.3 miles from West Taphouse

Hannafore is a long stretch of rock and reef platforms along the promenade at West Looe, facing Looe Island. It’s classic mixed ground with kelp-filled gullies, boulder fields and pockets of sand. Excellent in late spring through autumn for lure and float fishing; night sessions can be productive year-round in...

Bass Pollack Mackerel Scad (Horse Mackerel) Ballan Wrasse