Fowey's genuine deep-water harbour is well suited to crabbing, with the town quay a popular, sheltered spot.
The town quay, near the Fowey Aquarium, gives good sheltered access to the harbour water — a genuinely popular spot given how central it sits.
As with any Cornish harbour, a strip of bacon tied to string, lowered gently to the bed, is the best bait — reliably better than shop-bought alternatives — and a simple net beats a hooked line for landing your catch.
Lower slowly, let the bait settle, and wait rather than jigging it around. Lift steadily once you feel resistance, with the net ready underneath.
Bacon, string, a net and a bucket — several shops around the quay sell basic crabbing kits if you're without your own.
Mid-tide tends to give the best results here as at most Cornish harbours — enough depth to keep bait submerged without the bed being too far down to reach.
Fowey's quay sits close to several dog-friendly cafés, making it easy to combine crabbing with a coffee stop either side.
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