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St Ives

There are several small beaches at St Ives. Porthminster Beach and the Harbour beach are usually well sheltered on the inside of St Ives Island. Porthmeor Beach faces North and is more exposed so launching is only safe in very low swell. St Ives and its beaches are extremely popular in the summer. Parking is limited and would require an early start to ensure a space but at a high price. Beware of strong tidal flows around the Island on Spring Tides. 

Parking: Council run long-stay car parks are located above Porthminster beach and on Smeaton Pier. Check Cornwall County Council website for the latest car parking charges.

Species: Shallower water can be found inside St Ives Bay. Drifting baits over the clean ground will produce Plaice, Dabs, Whiting, Turbot and Gurnards. Anchoring in the deeper water off the headland may produce Small Eyed Rays. Mackerel are usually abundant off the headland in season along with Garfish. Codling and Brill are a possibility in the deeper water off the headland.

Webcam: St Ives Harbour webcam

Nearest Tackle Shop: Anglers Den at Hayle

Swell and Weather Forecast: Magic Seaweed Porthmeor (see below)
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Kayak Fishing at St Ives - Smeatons Pier and the harbour at low tide
St Ives Harbour - easy launching if its calm
Kayak Fishing at St Ives - Looking out over St Ives Bay
Calm conditions in St Ives Bay
Kayak Fishing at St Ives - St Ives harbour at low tide
St Ives Harbour at low tide. parking is available on the Pier but at a high price!
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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