Activities in Porthleven

Nearby on the Helford River, Koru Kayaking runs guided and private kayak trips and Helford River Cruises runs river cruises and private charters. South West Lakes Trust sells trout fishing day and evening permits for Stithians Lake. Read more in the Koru Kayaking spotlight, or see Truro and Cornwall.

The Helford Kayak Adventure with Koru Kayaking is £65 per person for two hours, and a private kayak adventure is £400. Helford River Cruises costs £40 per person for 90 minutes, and a private charter is £320. Stithians Lake trout permits are £27 for a day, £25 for a concession day permit and £19 for an evening.

Kayak trips, river cruises and fishing permits near Porthleven depend on the season, so check the dates on each activity. Kayaking and paddleboarding with Vertical Blue Adventures show on eola when they add new dates.

Koru Kayaking takes children aged 6 and over, children aged 14 and under share a tandem kayak with an adult, and everyone must be able to swim 25 metres. On Helford River Cruises, children aged 2 and under go free. Stithians Lake has child fishing permits with a lower bag limit.

For Koru Kayaking, bring swimwear, a towel, a warm change of clothes and a bottle of water; wetsuits and booties are available, and there is a boat shed to change in. For Helford River Cruises, bring warm clothing, as it can feel cooler on a moving boat, and a camera or binoculars if you like. Anglers should clean and dry their kit before and after fishing.