With more than a mile of the river Camel running through the property Helsbury Park offers a secluded haven to enjoy some
of the best fishing available in the UK. Fishing begins on the 1st of May and runs through to December which is unique in the UK: the best time
to fish on site is from September through to December as the river fills after the summer. The Camel is the leading salmon river in the South
West of England: salmon can be caught on worm or spinner; sea trout taking to fly as night draws in, depending on the time of the year and the conditions.
As part of the Helsbury package we provide temporary membership of the Bodmin Angling Association, who manage the whole river from source to sea.
This allows you to fish many more stretches of the river Camel throughout the season, as well as access to a mine of superb information and local knowledge
about the best places to fish.
For the less experienced who are looking for a more varied fishing holiday there is also easy access to the north Cornwall coast: with superb rock
fishing from Port Gaverne, or beach fishing at Widemouth Bay. As well as the abundance of mackerel there are turbot, sea bass, pollock and plaice
around the coast. Boat trips, from Rock, Padstow or Port Isaac, offer even more possibilities including shark fishing.
Well stocked lakes complete the whole spectrum of fishing options available within thirty minutes of Helsbury. There are trout lakes and coarse fishing
locally offering carp, roach, tench, perch and bream. Our guide book has a coast by coast guide to fishing in Cornwall, as well as
listing information about boat trips and tackle shops.
