Fishing at Trevose Head

Rock markCornwall🐾 Dogs allowed — with rules★☆☆ family

Exposed Atlantic headland with deep water close to the rock ledges near the lighthouse; a big-scenery, big-swell mark that punishes carelessness but rewards patient rock anglers on calm days.

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What you can catch → Full fish guide

Species	Season	Method
Pollack (Pollock)	Apr–Nov	Lure/jelly worm fished off the deep ledges on the drop, best on the flood.
Wrasse	Apr–Oct	Float-fished crab or soft plastics tight to the kelp-fringed gullies.
Mackerel	Jun–Sep	Feathers or small metals cast off the point when shoals are showing.
Conger Eel	May–Oct	Bold fish/squid bait fished hard on the bottom after dark from the ledges.
Turbot Ray (Species Unspecified)	Jun–Sep	Occasional from sandier ledges nearby using fish baits on a simple running rig.

Tactics

Only fish in calm-to-moderate swell on an easterly or offshore wind — big Atlantic ground swell makes the ledges dangerous. Lure fishing for pollack and wrasse on the drop is the most productive and safest approach; save bait/conger sessions for settled summer nights.

Best tide: Mid to high tide for safest ledge access · Best time: Daylight for lure work; calm summer nights for conger

Dogs

National Trust asks dogs be kept on leads at Trevose Head year-round due to cliff edges, livestock and ground-nesting birds (especially March–end July); Trevose Head is not one of Cornwall Council's seasonally-restricted PSPO beaches, so there's no summer daytime ban on the headland/coast path. (the National Trust page says "dogs welcome under control, keep to signed footpaths" - it doesn't explicitly say "on leads" as previously claimed, and gives no seasonal dates)

Unofficial source: View the supporting source →Not an authority; check current signage.

Access & parking

Park at the National Trust car park by Trevose Head lighthouse (open year-round) and walk a short distance to the ledges. Sat-nav: PL28 8SH.Get directions → Family rating: ★☆☆ — Unfenced cliff edges, deep water immediately below ledges and heavy ground swell make this unsuitable for young children or inexperienced anglers.

FAQs

Is Trevose Head safe to fish?

Only in calm conditions with an offshore or light wind — heavy Atlantic swell has caught anglers out here; avoid in any onshore blow or big ground sea.

Can I take my dog to Trevose Head?

Yes, dogs are welcome but the National Trust asks they're kept on a lead due to cliff edges, grazing livestock and nesting seabirds.

What can you catch at Trevose Head?

Pollack, wrasse and mackerel are the mainstay, with conger and occasional turbot/ray from deeper ledges in summer.

Nearby marks

Portreath · Newquay (Towan Beach)

Last updated 7 July 2026 — sources & disclaimer

Compiled from angling guides, forums and the relevant council's dog byelaws, cross-checked where possible.

Rules and conditions change, so always check current signage and tides before you go. We do our best to keep this accurate but can't promise it's error-free.