Looe

East Looe

Looe is a fishing town that is divided by the River Looe into East Looe and West Looe.

East Looe has tiny streets that contain the bulk of the shops, restaurants and pubs of Looe and also the fish market.

East Looe has a large sandy beach and also a lifeboat station.

West Looe

West Looe is on the opposite side of the river Looe to East Looe and many of the buildings are built high into the hillside.

A road runs along the quayside and then up over the hill to the west where you will find St Georges Island (also known as Looe Island).

There is also a rocky shoreline with ample parking along the roadside.

Talland Bay

Talland Bay is situated between Looe and Polperro and is accessed by a narrow road so we would only recommend driving down to the beach if you are confident at reversing!The beach is a mixture of amazing coloured rocks, many of them pink and sand.

Sea Fishing in Looe area

Around the Looe area you should easily catch mackerel, dogfish, wrasse and pollock.

Polperro is a good spot for mackerel, wrasse and pollock but it can get very busy with tourists during the summer months.

Fishing off the rocks at Talland Bay is probably the preferred option as it is far less touristy and there are some great spots to fish.