South West England · Cornwall · Newquay

Mawgan Porth Pools

Mawgan Porth Pools near Newquay offers day-ticket coarse fishing on two waters: a heavily stocked Match Pool and the restored Horseshoe Pool, which holds more than 100 young carp.

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About Mawgan Porth Pools

The Match Pool is managed as a high-stock competition and pleasure water, with the venue reporting match weights above 100lb and carp to approximately 12lb. Horseshoe Pool was de-silted, netted and given reinforced banks before being restocked with more than 100 carp in the 2lb to 3lb range. Day tickets cover a session from 8am to 6pm. Rods, short whips, chairs, landing nets and disgorgers can be hired, while bait and spare hook links are available from the on-site tackle shop.

County
Cornwall
Town or area
Newquay
Contact number
01637 860770
Species
Carp, Coarse, Match
Access
Day ticket, Online booking available, Match fishing, Holiday accommodation
Facilities
Parking, Toilets, Cafe, Tackle shop, Accessible
Carp Coarse Match Day ticket Online booking available Match fishing Holiday accommodation Parking Toilets Cafe Tackle shop Accessible

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Mawgan Porth Pools venue rules

Fishing is permitted only between 8am and 6pm. Only Mawgan Porth Pools feed pellets may be used; meat, bread, floating baits and glued or varnished baits are prohibited. Hooks must not exceed size 12. Every fish must be landed with a net rather than swung to hand. Personal nets, net bags and stink bags must not be taken beyond the pool entrance, and all litter must be removed.