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Near Kinsale, West Cork · shore

Garretstown Strand

A rated surf-beach bass venue near Kinsale. Surf fishing produces bass and flatfish, while the road bridge at the western end fishes well for codling, dabs, and coalfish in winter.

shoreBeginner-friendlyBest: May–November for bass; November–February for codling and coalfish
Plan a trip here
⚠ Access & safety: The main beach is a safe, open mark. Watch surf conditions — do not wade into strong shore-dump surf. The road bridge adds a safe elevated fishing position with a solid barrier but watch for traffic.
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Pin meaning
Garretstown Strand shore-angling mark
Coordinate role
Fishing-mark reference
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Garretstown Strand · 8f163e4d-e177-4234-9284-95b4c2d64dd7
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2023-07-04
Coordinate reviewed
2026-08-16
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Published approach: Roadside parking at the strand; the bridge at the western end is accessible from the road.

Treat the pin as a planning reference, not a guaranteed parking space, legal access point or exact casting position. Confirm signs and local restrictions on arrival.

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County Cork and adjacent sea areas

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    Fish associated with this place

    BassFlounderCodlingCoalfish

    How to fish it

    Surf FishingSpinningLure FishingBottom Fishing

    Gear & bait

    Bass BeachcasterBeginner spinning setupSandeelLugwormRagwormPeeler CrabMetal lures

    When to go

    May–November for bass; November–February for codling and coalfish · Flooding tide

    Garretstown is considered one of the better bass beaches in the Kinsale area. Work the surf with plugs and spinners on the flooding tide for bass. Sandeel and crab baits on a flowing trace also produce. The road bridge at the western end comes alive in winter — codling, dabs, and coalfish taken on bottom rigs through November and February.

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    This pin marks Garretstown Strand shore-angling mark. The source was reviewed 2026-07-14; an on-site field check has not yet been recorded.Review the map source ↗,Review the information source ↗and confirm current local conditions before travelling.

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    Nearby fishing marks

    Nearest listed tackle shop

    The Tackle Shop

    Cork City · about 27 km away in a straight line among current directory listings

    A Cork City tackle shop carrying fishing equipment and bait for sea, game, and coarse anglers.