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Cod Fishing in Neath Port Talbot
Neath Port Talbot has 6 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
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Best months: Oct–Mar · green months are prime, the outlined box is this month.
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Best cod marks in Neath Port Talbot
Ranked by how strongly cod show at each mark. The chip on the right is today's live fish forecast.
Kenfig Burrows
Worth a try for cod
Occasional winter fish after a blow; fish into a bit of colour with lug/squid cocktails at night.
Rhossili Bay
Worth a try for cod
Occasional in colder months during rougher seas; concentrate on deeper gutters at low water with lug/squid or lug/mussel wraps.
Swansea Bay Shore Marks (Aberavon to Baglan)
Worth a try for cod
Occasional winter chance after rough weather; fish into deeper gutters with big crab or mussel baits.
Baglan Burrows
Worth a try for cod
Best chance in winter after rough seas; larger worm/squid baits in coloured water.
Baglan Bay
Shows occasionally for cod
Occasional winter fish in colder spells; try big crab/squid baits into any rougher water after a blow.
Baglan Point
Shows occasionally for cod
Occasional in colder spells; fish after a bit of colour in the water with lug/crab cocktails.
Planning ahead? The live fish forecast map compares these marks across the week.
Tactics for cod
Top baits, best first
- Black Lug
- Crab Cart (Roe)
- Squid
- Bluey (Pacific Saury)
Rigs that work, best first
- Pulley Pennel Rig
- Pennel Clip Down
- Rotten Bottom Pulley
Full tactics, seasonal detail and more baits are on the Cod species guide.