Westdowns

2.3 miles from Westdowns

An exposed Atlantic-facing beach backed by slate cliffs and reefs, with mixed sand and rocky ground. The sandy strand largely disappears at high water; at lower states, gullies, kelp beds, and clean sand patches open up. Fish the surf for bass and rays, or work the rocky ledges on either...

4.0 miles from Westdowns

Exposed rock headland with deep, kelpy water and strong Atlantic tidal movement. Access is via steep coastal paths from Tintagel village to small rock platforms; only suitable for experienced rock anglers in settled to moderate seas. Produces pollack and wrasse by day, with conger, huss and pouting after dark; summer...

4.1 miles from Westdowns

Steep, scenic cove just east of Tintagel with a small sandy beach and rocky ledges on both sides. Most fishing is from the rocks into kelp-lined gullies and mixed ground; the beach fishes in calmer surf. Summer brings wrasse, pollack, scorpionfish and garfish, with conger and rockling after dark; mackerel...

6.6 miles from Westdowns

A scenic rocky cove between Port Quin and Pentire, fished from kelp-covered ledges and boulder platforms. Ground is very rough with gullies and reefs; depths vary from shallow gullies to several metres on mid-to-high tide. Best in settled seas on a flooding tide into high. Summer brings mackerel, garfish and...

7.9 miles from Westdowns

Also known locally as Baby Bay, Pentireglaze Haven is a small west-facing sandy cove just north of Polzeath with rocky reefs and kelp-fringed gullies on both sides. It fishes well on a flooding tide into dusk, with summer sport for mackerel, garfish and scad, bass in the surf, and wrasse/pollack...

7.9 miles from Westdowns

A dramatic twin-headed rock promontory on the Pentire Peninsula with very deep water close in and powerful tidal flow around The Mouls. Best fished in calm conditions with minimal swell. Productive for lure and float fishing along kelp-fringed ledges for wrasse and pollack, with mackerel and garfish in summer and...