Padstow is a busy port and popular tourist resort on the north coast of Cornwall. It has a fishing fleet consisting mainly of netters and crabbers and a few medium size trawlers. It is also home to celebrity chef Rick Stein who has done so much for the UK Fishing Industry through his colourful and entertaining promotion of sea fish.
There is still an important Dover Sole fishery off Padstow annually when the "Trevose Conservation Boxes" are opened. Much of the fish is landed in Padstow for onward transport to Plymouth and other south west auction markets.
Ice and fuel are available from the harbour commissioners on: 01841 532239
Contact the harbour on VHF Channel 12
