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Coalfish Fishing in Conwy
Conwy has 6 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 Conwy
Ranked by how strongly coalfish show at each mark. The chip on the right is today's live fish forecast.
Little Orme
Reliable for coalfish
Often around ledges in cooler months; small metals or rag/strip baits fished midwater in gullies.
Great Orme
Reliable for coalfish
Hits small lures and baited rigs when water is clear; look for deeper water and shaded cliffy sections.
Rhos Point
Worth a try for coalfish
More likely in cooler months; small spinners or feathers worked midwater near deeper kelp lines.
Rhos-on-Sea
Worth a try for coalfish
Small fish show in spring/summer; feathers or small spinners cast into deeper gullies at mid–high water.
Dwygyfylchi
Worth a try for coalfish
Shows in colder months and when baitfish are in; spinners/feathers or float-fished baits into deeper water.
Gogarth Beach
Worth a try for coalfish
Occasional in cooler months; small lures or baited rigs fished midwater near rougher 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.