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Fishing in Cornwall, United Kingdom
Cornwall's coast is prime UK bass country, with pollack, mackerel, and wrasse over the reefs and a summer run of bass that draws lure anglers to the rocky headlands.
See live conditions & Bite Score for Cornwall →Best time to fish
May–October
Where fish hold
Rocky headlands, reefs, estuaries, and surf beaches
What you can catch in Cornwall
Tactics & tides
Lure fishing for bass off the rocks, bait for wrasse, feathers for mackerel.
Bass fishing keys on the tide over the reefs, often best on the flood into dusk.
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Fishing in Cornwall: FAQ
What fish can you catch in Cornwall?
Popular targets in Cornwall include European Seabass, Pollack, Mackerel, Ballan Wrasse. The mix shifts with the season and conditions.
When is the best time to fish in Cornwall?
The prime season is May–October. Day to day, the bite is usually best on moving water around dawn and dusk. Bass fishing keys on the tide over the reefs, often best on the flood into dusk.
Where should you fish in Cornwall?
Focus on Rocky headlands, reefs, estuaries, and surf beaches. Lure fishing for bass off the rocks, bait for wrasse, feathers for mackerel.
How do I know if it's a good day to fish in Cornwall?
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