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Cod Fishing in Gwynedd

Gwynedd has 3 shore marks rated for cod. They're ranked below by how strongly cod 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
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

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

Tide Fish the flood

Time of day Night sessions clearly outfish daylight

Best cod marks in Gwynedd

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

Llanaber Beach Shows occasionally for cod
Today 65 Good

Occasional winter chance after rough weather; fish into coloured water with big lug/squid cocktails.
Pwllheli (Pen-y-Chain) Beach Shows occasionally for cod
Today 65 Good

Occasional in colder months during rougher seas; focus on deeper gutters and night sessions.
Tonfanau Beach Shows occasionally for cod
Today 65 Good

Occasional winter fish in rougher weather; big lug/mussel cocktails after a blow, cast beyond the first breakers.

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

Tactics for cod

Top baits, best first

  1. Black Lug
  2. Crab Cart (Roe)
  3. Squid
  4. Bluey (Pacific Saury)

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Pulley Pennel Rig
  2. Pennel Clip Down
  3. Rotten Bottom Pulley

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

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