🎣 Fishing Trips Cornwall | Zephyr Charters – St Mawes Fishing Charter

Zephyr Charters is a leading fishing charter in Cornwall, offering unforgettable sea fishing trips from St Mawes Harbour. Based in the heart of the Roseland Peninsula, we provide access to some of the richest fishing grounds in the UK, including Falmouth Bay, Carrick Roads, and the English Channel 

Whether you're looking for a family fishing trip, a relaxed sea safari, or an offshore big game adventure, Zephyr Charters delivers high-quality fishing trips in Cornwall for all experience levels.

⚓ Fishing Charters from St Mawes, Cornwall

Departing from St Mawes Harbour, our fishing trips give you fast access to productive waters filled with a wide variety of species including:

• 🐟 Bass
• 🐟 Mackerel
• 🦈 Blue Shark
• 🐟 Pollock & reef species
• 🐟 Bluefin Tuna (seasonal)
• 🌊 Mixed inshore and offshore species

Our location means less travel time and more time actually fishing in the best marks Cornwall has to offer.

🚤 About Zephyr – Your Fishing Boat in Cornwall

Zephyr is a 32ft Offshore 105 charter vessel powered by a 420hp V8 Caterpillar engine, designed for speed, stability, and comfort at sea.

Onboard facilities include:

• Spacious fishing deck
• Cabin with cooking facilities
• Toilet onboard
• Rod and reel hire available
• Quality tackle and lures available

This ensures a comfortable and productive day on the water, whatever the conditions.

👨‍✈️ Local Skipper with Expert Knowledge

Zephyr is owned and skippered by Lewis Annear, a local Cornish fisherman with extensive knowledge of the waters around St Mawes and the wider Cornish coast.

Fully qualified and insured, Lewis is licensed to take passengers up to 20 miles offshore, operating both day and night trips. His experience ensures the best chance of finding fish and creating a memorable day at sea.

🌊 Fishing Trips for All Abilities

We welcome:

• Beginners with no fishing experience
• Families and children
• Experienced anglers
• Groups and private charters

Tuition is available onboard, making Zephyr Charters one of the most accessible fishing trips in Cornwall.

🐬 Wildlife & Sea Experiences

As well as fishing, our trips often include sightings of incredible Cornish marine wildlife:

• 🐬 Dolphins
• 🦭 Seals
• 🌞 Sunfish
• 🦈 Sharks
• 🐦 Seabirds
• 🐟 Feeding tuna (seasonal)
• 🐋 Whales

These encounters make every trip unique, combining Cornish wildlife watching with an authentic sea fishing adventure.

📍 Fishing Trips in Cornwall – Location

All trips depart from:
St Mawes Harbour, Cornwall

We operate across:

• Falmouth Bay
• Carrick Roads
• The Roseland Peninsula coastline
• Offshore English Channel 

🎣 Book Your Fishing Trip in Cornwall

Join Zephyr Charters for one of the best-rated fishing charters in Cornwall, combining local expertise, comfortable fishing conditions, and access to world-class fishing grounds.

Blue Fin Tuna & Bass Specialists

Bluefin tuna fishing & bass fishing is at the heart of what we do.

Zephyr Charters has built a strong reputation as one of Cornwall’s dedicated bluefin tuna charter operations, offering anglers the chance to target one of the most powerful and exciting fish found anywhere in the world. Skipper Lewis Annear is now a qualified Bluefin Tuna Trainer, offering specialist tuition and training courses for anglers wanting to learn modern tuna fishing techniques, fish handling, tackle setup and offshore strategy.

Whether you are completely new to tuna fishing or looking to improve your skills offshore, Lewis provides hands-on guidance built from countless hours spent tracking and fishing for bluefin in Cornish waters. Following an incredible 3rd place finish in the UK Bluefin Tuna Championships, Team Zephyr is now aiming for gold this season.

Operating within the official UK Bluefin Tuna Catch & Release Recreational Fishery, all tuna trips are responsibly managed with conservation and fish welfare as a top priority.

Alongside our offshore tuna expertise, Skipper Lewis Annear is also a highly experienced bass fishing specialist with in-depth knowledge of Cornwall’s inshore reefs, tide races and coastal structure. Bass fishing is one of the most exciting forms of sport fishing in the UK, and Cornwall offers some of the best opportunities to target these powerful and intelligent predators. Lewis uses modern lure fishing techniques combined with years of local knowledge to consistently find feeding bass in both calm and challenging conditions. Trips focus on light tackle, making every strike and fight an unforgettable experience. Whether you are an experienced lure angler or completely new to bass fishing, Lewis provides guidance on lure choice, presentation, tide reading and location strategy to maximise your chances on the water.

Common techniques used include:

• Soft plastic lure fishing
• Surface poppers and walk-the-dog lures
• Metal jigs and casting lures
• Drift and current-line fishing

Targeting bass with Zephyr Charters offers fast-paced, exciting sport in some of the most scenic coastal waters Cornwall has to offer.

Why Choose Zephyr Charters?

Experienced Local Skipper

Lewis Annear is an experienced commercial skipper, passionate angler and qualified Bluefin Tuna Trainer with extensive knowledge of Cornwall’s offshore waters.

Specialist Tuna Expertise

Bluefin tuna fishing is our speciality, with dedicated trips, modern techniques and professional guidance available for anglers of all abilities.

Prime Cornish Location

Departing directly from St Mawes Harbour, we have fast access to some of the UK’s best fishing grounds and wildlife hotspots.

Professional Boat & Equipment

Zephyr is a fully equipped offshore charter vessel with spacious deck space, modern electronics, quality tackle and onboard facilities designed for comfort and safety offshore.

Family Friendly Adventures

From children’s fishing trips to magical Mermaid Seafaris, we offer experiences suitable for all ages and experience levels.