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Ballan Wrasse Fishing in Carmarthenshire

Carmarthenshire has 4 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 Carmarthenshire

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

Burry Port Breakwater Reliable for ballan wrasse
Today 65 Good

Close-in around kelp/rocks in summer; rag or crab on short traces, keep gear robust to avoid snags.
Pen-y-Fan Point (Llansteffan) Reliable for ballan wrasse
Today 65 Good

Common around weed and boulders in summer; use strong gear, short traces, and crab/rag close in.
Porth Tywyn Worth a try for ballan wrasse
Today 65 Good

Rocky margins in warmer months; fish close range with crab or rag and strong gear to keep them out of snags.
Scotts Bay Worth a try for ballan wrasse
Today 65 Good

Close to rock and kelp in summer; float-fished crab/worm, use strong tackle and release larger fish.

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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