GREAT SEA ANGLING VENUES Your insight into the best shore and boat fishing that the UK and Ireland have to offer
THE FAL ESTUARY
The Carrick Roads is an expanse of water immediately north of Falmouth which has been used as an anchorage for shipping for hundreds of years (‘roads’ means anchorage). It is fed by water from several rivers, including the Fal, and was created at the end of the last ice age when the river valley became flooded. The main channel, the route of the old river, is up to 34m deep, but the edges are characterised by many areas of shallow, crystal-clear water. To the south, the Penryn and Percuil rivers join with the Carrick Roads to meet the sea east of Falmouth. The rocky shore and deep-water estuary combine to provide a rich environment for many species ranging from sandeels to tuna, and there are exceptional fishing opportunities for both novice and experienced anglers alike.
GEOGRAPHY
The deep water that characterises the main channel of the Carrick Roads provides a unique opportunity when it comes to targeting species normally regarded as migratory. For example, mackerel
