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Coalfish Fishing in Ceredigion
Ceredigion has 8 shore marks rated for coalfish. They're ranked below by how strongly coalfish 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 Oct–Mar
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Best months: Oct–Mar · green months are prime, the outlined box is this month.
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Best coalfish marks in Ceredigion
Ranked by how strongly coalfish show at each mark. The chip on the right is today's live fish forecast.
Cardigan Island
Reliable for coalfish
Hit-and-miss but can shoal tight to rocks; small metals or float-fished bait in deeper water beside kelp beds.
New Quay Headland
Worth a try for coalfish
More likely in cooler spells; small lures or mackerel strip fished midwater in moving tide.
Gwbert Point
Worth a try for coalfish
Take spinners and baited rigs in cooler months and after rough weather; work deeper water edges and kelpy runs.
Aberporth Point
Worth a try for coalfish
More likely in cooler months; small lures/metal from the point into white water, or fish strips under a float.
Mwnt Headland
Worth a try for coalfish
Often around the headland in cooler months; take small lures or strip baits fished midwater near kelp lines.
Allt-wen Point
Worth a try for coalfish
More likely in cooler months; small lures or float baits worked mid-water around gullies.
New Quay Harbour Wall
Worth a try for coalfish
More likely in cooler months/rougher water; small jigs or baited spinners worked midwater near the end.
Constitution Hill (Aberystwyth)
Worth a try for coalfish
Occasional in colder months; small lures or strip baits worked mid-water around kelp edges.
Planning ahead? The live fish forecast map compares these marks across the week.
Tactics for coalfish
Top baits, best first
- Metal Jig
- Soft Plastic (Sandeel)
- Casting Spoon
- Feathers
Rigs that work, best first
- Daylights (Feathers)
- Float (Sliding)
- Jighead
Full tactics, seasonal detail and more baits are on the Coalfish species guide.