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Coalfish Fishing in Gwynedd
Gwynedd 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 Gwynedd
Ranked by how strongly coalfish show at each mark. The chip on the right is today's live fish forecast.
Aberdaron
Worth a try for coalfish
Shows in cooler months around rough ground; small lures or baited rigs worked midwater near the wall/rocks.
Llanbedrog Headland (Mynydd Tir-y-cwmwd)
Worth a try for coalfish
Occasional around deeper rock edges; small spinners/lures or rag-baited hooks.
Porth Meudwy
Worth a try for coalfish
More likely when there’s colour in the water or after a blow; take lures or fish baits in the gullies.
Llanbedrog Beach
Worth a try for coalfish
Occasional with small lures/feathers when baitfish are present; most likely near the rougher ground at either end of the bay.
Porthor (Whistling Sands)
Worth a try for coalfish
Can show near the rocks and in cooler months; small lures or baited hooks fished midwater can pick them up.
Hell’s Mouth (Porth Neigwl)
Shows occasionally for coalfish
Occasional, mainly where tide runs past rougher ground. Small lures or mackerel strip on a flowing trace.
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.