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Good places to catch dogfish in Cornwall are Tintagel & Trebarwith Strand, Port Isaac, Porthtowan, Porthcurno, Lamorna, Newlyn, Mousehole, Porthleven, Mullion, the Roseland and...
Sandy beaches and estuaries are the best locations to fish for dab and other flat fish
Good places to catch conger in Cornwall are the rocks between Mousehole & Newlyn, Mevagissey, Sennen, Mullion, Lizard, rocks off Porthtowan, Tintagel & Trebarwith Strand and som...
Good places to catch cod in Cornwall are Boscastle, the headlands in the Padstow area, Perranporth and the Penzance area.
Good places to catch black bream in Cornwall are Helford and Mevagissey
NB There are restrictions on bass fishing which are periodically changed so please make sure you are aware of the current rules from the MMO
Fishing Adventures and Tuition All sea fishing adventures and tuition have safety measures in place for Covid 19 If you have purchased one of our sea fishing starter kits and ar...
Saint Piran St Piran is the patron saint of Cornwall and the patron saint of tin miners. Legend It is said that in the 6th century in Ireland, the King became suspicious of the...
A festive seafood article from the Down The Cove archive, making the case for adding fish to Christmas food traditions.
A Down The Cove seafood note on freshness, supermarket fish, and why local coastal supply matters.
A generous sharing seafood paella, full of saffron rice, mussels, clams and langoustines. The kind of pan everyone gathers round.
Baked mackerel with English mustard and a squeeze of lemon. An easy, honest supper that works just as well on the BBQ.
Cabbage wrapped pollock baked in tomato sauce. Tender parcels of white fish and rice, finished with melted cheese.
Mussels steamed in white wine, garlic and chilli - a proper sharing pot with crusty bread for the juices. Ready in 15 minutes.
Whiting fillets shallow fried in breadcrumbs until golden and crisp. A simple, family-favourite way with white fish.
Roasted beetroot, crisp green beans and crumbled blue cheese in a garlic-balsamic dressing. A colourful side that loves a bit of fish.
A quick crab linguine with chilli, lemon and peppery watercress - on the table in 15 minutes and made for a summer evening.
White fish baked over wilted spinach under a proper cheese sauce - comforting, easy and ready in about 35 minutes.
