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Ballan Wrasse Fishing in Swansea

Swansea 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.

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Best ballan wrasse marks in Swansea

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

Limeslade Bay Hotspot for ballan wrasse
Today 65 Good

Very common in kelp/rough; float-fished crab/worm or small hardback crab close to rocks on mid–high tide.
West Cross Hotspot for ballan wrasse
Today 65 Good

Reliable in warm months around kelp; float/ledger with crab, mussel or rag and strong gear—expect powerful dives into weed.
Mumbles Lighthouse Breakwater Hotspot for ballan wrasse
Today 65 Good

Best tight to the rocks on float-fished crab, rag or small hardback; use strong gear and fish into snags.
Mumbles Head Reliable for ballan wrasse
Today 65 Good

Very common in summer; float fish with crab or ragworm into kelp pockets—use strong tackle to avoid snags.
Bracelet Bay Reliable for ballan wrasse
Today 65 Good

Rocky kelp edges in summer; float-fished rag/lug or crab pieces tight to weed-covered rocks.
Pwlldu Bay Reliable for ballan wrasse
Today 65 Good

Target rocky fringes with crab or ragworm on short, strong traces; expect powerful fights in snags.
Langland Bay Worth a try for ballan wrasse
Today 65 Good

From the rocky edges in calmer seas; fish crab or rag tight to kelp with a short trace and firm gear.
Caswell Bay Worth a try for ballan wrasse
Today 65 Good

Occasional from the rocky margins on crab or worm; keep tackle robust and be ready to pull fish clear of kelp quickly.

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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