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Ballan Wrasse Fishing in Gwynedd

Gwynedd has 8 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.

Tide Fish the flood

Time of day Daylight sessions fish best

Best ballan wrasse marks in Gwynedd

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

Criccieth Castle Rocks Hotspot for ballan wrasse
Today 65 Good

Common in the kelp gullies; use small crab, rag or mussel on strong hooks and gear—play hard to keep them out of weed.
Llanbedrog Headland (Mynydd Tir-y-cwmwd) Hotspot for ballan wrasse
Today 65 Good

Fish tight to rocks in gullies; crab or rag on strong gear, expect powerful dives into kelp.
Porth Iago Hotspot for ballan wrasse
Today 65 Good

Best close to kelp/reef edges; float fished crab or small hardback; lift fish quickly to avoid snagging.
Porth Meudwy Hotspot for ballan wrasse
Today 65 Good

Very common in summer; fish tight to rock/weed with crab or ragworm on strong gear and a short trace.
Aberdaron Reliable for ballan wrasse
Today 65 Good

Common around harbour/rocky edges; fish crab or ragworm under a float close to structure; strike decisively.
Porth Ceiriad Reliable for ballan wrasse
Today 65 Good

Very common in the rocky corners in summer; float-fish small baits tight to structure. Expect powerful dives into kelp.
Porth Colmon Reliable for ballan wrasse
Today 65 Good

Close-quarters over rough; strong gear, short traces; crab or rag in clear water on the flood.
Borth-y-Gest Worth a try for ballan wrasse
Today 62 Fair

From the rockier fringes at higher water; small crab or rag, short casts. Expect snags—use stronger leaders.

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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