Bull Huss Fishing in Pembrokeshire

Pembrokeshire has 11 shore marks rated for bull huss. They're ranked below by how strongly bull huss 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

Out of season — best Sep–May
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

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

Tide Fish the flood

Time of day Night sessions clearly outfish daylight

Best bull huss marks in Pembrokeshire

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

Broadhaven (Stackpole) Reliable for bull huss
Today 65 Good

After dark on rougher ground; mackerel/squid baits, abrasion-resistant leader helps in kelp/rocks.

Monkstone Point Reliable for bull huss
Today 65 Good

Night tides around rough ground; crab or fish baits; use abrasion-resistant leaders and be ready for heavy kelp runs.

Strumble Head Worth a try for bull huss
Today 65 Good

Occasional on rough ground at night; fish oily baits on strong traces and be ready to steer them away from kelp.

Porthgain Quarry Worth a try for bull huss
Today 65 Good

Occasional on rougher patches/cleaner gutters; use oily baits (mackerel/squid) on a pulley rig and hold bottom.

St Govan’s Head Worth a try for bull huss
Today 65 Good

Can turn up at night on rough ground; try squid/mackerel on a pulley or flowing trace.

Marloes Sands Worth a try for bull huss
Today 65 Good

More likely near the rockier ends; big fish baits on strong gear at night, keep clear of snaggy gullies on the drop-off.

St Davids Head Worth a try for bull huss
Today 65 Good

Occasional night catch over rough ground; fish larger baits on the slackening tide and use abrasion-resistant leaders.

Blue Lagoon (Abereiddi) Worth a try for bull huss
Today 65 Good

Occasional in rougher seas; fish large oily baits on robust tackle and keep clear of kelp-covered snag zones.

Ceibwr Bay Worth a try for bull huss
Today 60 Fair

Patchy but possible on big fish baits on darker tides; fish into clean channels between rough ground.

Fishguard Fort Worth a try for bull huss
Today 65 Good

Possible in rougher areas; fish crab or squid on strong traces—less common than dogfish but worth a try.

St Govan’s East Worth a try for bull huss
Today 65 Good

Occasional in rough ground after dark; squid/mackerel cocktails—wire/abrasion leader helps around rocks.

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

Tactics for bull huss

Top baits, best first

  1. Mackerel Head
  2. Squid
  3. Bluey (Pacific Saury)
  4. Pouting Fillet

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Pulley Pennel Rig
  2. Rotten Bottom Pulley
  3. Pulley Pennel Dropper

Full tactics, seasonal detail and more baits are on the Bull Huss species guide.

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