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Ballan Wrasse Fishing in Bridgend

Bridgend has 6 shore marks rated for ballan wrasse. They're ranked below by how strongly ballan wrasse show at each spot, with today's live conditions beside every mark — so you can pick a spot that's worth fishing right now, not just on paper.

When to go

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Best months: Apr–Oct · green months are prime, the outlined box is this month.

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Best ballan wrasse marks in Bridgend

Ranked by how strongly ballan wrasse show at each mark. The chip on the right is today's live fish forecast.

Nash Point Lighthouse Hotspot for ballan wrasse
Today 65 Good

Very common over kelp/rough; crab or prawns on strong gear, float or light running lead; fish slack water/flood.
Sker Rocks Hotspot for ballan wrasse
Today 65 Good

Best in summer over kelp; float-fished rag/peeler or small crab into holes and gullies.
Porthcawl Lighthouse Point Reliable for ballan wrasse
Today 65 Good

Clearer water and slack-ish periods; float fish crab or rag close to rocks—expect powerful dives into kelp.
Rest Bay Point Reliable for ballan wrasse
Today 65 Good

Common in summer around weed-covered rock; float-fished crab, rag or small hardback; use strong gear and keep pressure on.
Pink Bay Reliable for ballan wrasse
Today 65 Good

Kelp/rock at the bay sides; float-fished rag or crab close in. Strong fish—use abrasion-resistant leaders.
Dunraven Bay Reliable for ballan wrasse
Today 65 Good

Close-range float/ledger with crab or rag by kelp and boulders; heavy gear helps in snags.

Planning ahead? The live fish forecast map compares these marks across the week.

Tactics for ballan wrasse

Top baits, best first

  1. Peeler Crab
  2. Hardback Crab
  3. Ragworm
  4. Prawn / Shrimp

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Float (Sliding)
  2. Texas Rig
  3. Running Ledger

Full tactics, seasonal detail and more baits are on the Ballan Wrasse species guide.

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