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
Little fish fact
A small coastal detail to remember: Bass can be found everywhere, in rocky or sandy environments and from deep sea right up to the end of estuaries. They will follow the tide up...
Fishing for Bass
Bait - worm, crabs, mackerel
Method - baited hooks, feathers, jigs, lures
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
Bass are caught all around Cornwall but some really good bass fishing areas are St Keverne, Coverack, The Roseland, The Lizard and on the north coast off the beaches at Newquay and Porthtowan
Identification
Streamlined body with a slightly enlarged head. Relatively small eyes. Body and head have large scales – back is bluish grey with silvery grey sides and white belly. Very sharp gill covers and spiny dorsal fins.
