GUIDED SPEARFISHING IN CORNWALL

Private one-to-one guided experience

£295 | Full day

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• Private guided spearfishing experience

• Suitable for confident snorkellers and experienced spearfishers alike

• Premium Riffe speargun and dedicated spearfishing equipment provided

• Full-length freediving fins, wetsuit, weight belt, float system and all essential equipment included

• Visit up to two carefully selected dive sites during the day

• Fish cleaning, preparation and cooking advice included

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Whether you're trying spearfishing for the first time or arriving in Cornwall without your own equipment, this is a bespoke day designed around the conditions and your experience.

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The Cornish coastline changes dramatically with wind direction, swell, tides and underwater visibility. Choosing the right launch point and dive route is often the difference between an unforgettable day and a disappointing swim.

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We'll select the best location on the day, with the option of visiting a second site if conditions allow.

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Along the way you'll gain an insight into how local spearfishers read the coastline. We'll discuss how wind and swell influence visibility, where different species are likely to hold, how to identify productive reef, kelp and sand habitats, and where to look for bass, pollack, mullet, wrasse, plaice, cuttlefish and lobster.

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Every trip is different. No responsible guide can promise a catch, but every effort is made to put you in the best water available on the day.

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New to spearfishing?

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Many guests are using a speargun for the first time. As long as you're comfortable swimming in the sea and have previously snorkelled in open water, we'll introduce you to the equipment and techniques needed to begin spearfishing safely and responsibly.

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You'll learn how to use:

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• A premium Riffe speargun from California

• Long-blade freediving fins

• Weight belt and weighting principles

• Dive float and flag system

• Diving knife and its safe use

• Basic hunting techniques and fish approach

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We'll also cover the fundamentals of speargun safety, including the four universal firearms safety rules:

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• Treat every speargun as though it is loaded.

• Keep your finger off the trigger until you're ready to shoot.

• Never point the speargun at anything you are not prepared to destroy.

• Always be certain of your target and what lies beyond it.

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These principles become second nature and form the foundation of safe spearfishing.

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Already an experienced spearo?

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If you're an experienced spearfisher visiting Cornwall, think of the day as having a knowledgeable local in the water with you.

Rather than spending your holiday trying to interpret forecasts, tides and local marks, we'll choose suitable venues based on the conditions and maximise your time hunting. Bring your own equipment if you wish, or use ours.

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Beyond the catch

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Landing a fish is only part of the process. If you're successful, I'll show you how to humanely dispatch your catch, clean and prepare it, remove scales where appropriate, and advise on storage and cooking so you get the very best from your fish.

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We'll also discuss species identification, minimum landing sizes, fisheries regulations and ethical harvesting, ensuring your day is conducted responsibly and with respect for the marine environment.

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The aim isn't simply to help you catch a fish. It's to give you the knowledge and confidence to understand Cornwall's coastline, hunt safely and ethically, and leave with skills that will improve your own spearfishing wherever you dive next.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Do I need previous spearfishing experience?

No. If you're confident swimming in the sea and have previous snorkelling experience, this experience is suitable for complete beginners.

Is all equipment provided?

Yes. We provide a premium Riffe speargun, wetsuit, long-blade freediving fins, mask, snorkel, weight belt, float system and all other essential equipment.

Where will we dive?

Locations are selected on the day according to wind, swell, tides and underwater visibility. The objective is always to choose the safest and most productive conditions available.

Can we visit more than one location?

Yes. If conditions allow, we'll often dive two different locations during the day.

What might we see?

Depending on the season and conditions you may encounter bass, pollack, mullet, wrasse, plaice, cuttlefish, lobster, thornback rays, dogfish and Atlantic grey seals.

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