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Conger Eel Fishing in Bristol

Bristol has 6 shore marks rated for conger eel. They're ranked below by how strongly conger eel 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

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

Tide Fish the flood

Time of day Night sessions clearly outfish daylight

Best conger eel marks in Bristol

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

Avonmouth Bridge Reliable for conger eel
Today 65 Good

After dark near bridge structure. Whole squid/mackerel on 100lb trace; use rotten-bottom leads. Best around slack into first of the flood.
Spike Island Worth a try for conger eel
Today 59 Fair

Stout gear; big fish baits tight to dock walls and lock structures after dark on the flood. Use strong mono and simple rigs to beat snags.
Hotwells Worth a try for conger eel
Today 59 Fair

Big fish/squid baits at night near lock structures and moorings. Use heavy gear and tough traces. Neap tides reduce flow and help presentation.
Nova Scotia Steps Worth a try for conger eel
Today 59 Fair

Night sessions with mackerel/squid baits tight to structure; strong gear, abrasion-resistant trace. Top of the flood inside the harbour.
Hung Road Shows occasionally for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Neap tides after dark; big mackerel/fillet baits close to the wall. Heavy gear and abrasion-resistant trace; expect snags.
Vauxhall Bridge Shows occasionally for conger eel
Today 59 Fair

Large fish or squid baits tight to bridge structure after dark. Use heavy gear and a rotten-bottom link—snags and tide are fierce. Top of flood/ebb when flow eases.

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

Tactics for conger eel

Top baits, best first

  1. Mackerel Head
  2. Mackerel Flapper
  3. Squid
  4. Bluey (Pacific Saury)

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Running Ledger
  2. Pulley Pennel Rig
  3. Rotten Bottom Pulley

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

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