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Porthleven

Porthleven is a small fishing town located in the South West corner of Mounts Bay and is well exposed to South-Westerly Swells. Huge swells can roll in here during the winter that make for impressive viewing. Launching is only safe in very low swell. Launching is from within the harbour but beware of swell breaking over reefs at the entrance to the harbour. Strong tides can flow along the coast on Spring tides. Clean ground predominates especially towards Loe Bar but patches of rough ground and reefs are present further out. 

Parking: A small council run long-stay car park is located approx. 50m from the harbour slipway at the back of the harbour. Check Cornwall County Council website for the latest parking charges. At low tide there may be a short walk to the waters edge though the harbour.

Species: Plaice, big Dabs, small Turbot, Gurnards, Whiting, Pouting and Codling to drift fished baits. Bull Huss, Big Small Eyed Ray and the occasional conger may show if fishing at anchor. Mackerel, Garfish and Scad in season.

Nearest Tackle Shop: Newtown Angling at Germoe, Praa Sands

Swell and Weather Forecast: Magic Seaweed Porthleven (see below)
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Kayak Fishing at Porthleven - The outer harbour at sunset
The entrance to Porthleven Harbour - beware of breaking waves if there is swell!
Kayak Fishing at Porthleven - Looking towards the Lizard Point from Porthleven Pier
Launching at Porthleven gives good access to clean ground and reefs that run off Loe Bar
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  • Home
  • About
  • Blog
  • Information Guides
    • Choosing a Fishing Kayak
    • Choosing A Paddle
    • What to Wear
    • Essential Safety Equipment
    • Paddle or Pedal Kayak?
    • Installing A Fish Finder
    • How to Anchor A Kayak
  • Kayak Modifications
  • Videos
  • Reviews
  • Places to Fish
    • North Cornwall
    • West Cornwall
    • South Cornwall
  • UK Fish Identification
  • Photos
    • 2013 Photos
    • 2014 Photos
    • 2015 Photos
    • 2016 Photos
    • 2017 Photos
  • Marine Life Photography
    • Fish
    • Cnidaria
    • Echinodermata
    • Mollusca
    • Crustacea
  • Links