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Conger Eel Fishing in Ceredigion

Ceredigion has 11 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.

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Time of day Night sessions clearly outfish daylight

Best conger eel marks in Ceredigion

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

New Quay Headland Reliable for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Night mark in the deeper cracks; big fish possible on mackerel/calf strip—lock up and keep them out of snags.
Gwbert Worth a try for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Night sessions near deeper rocky holes; big fish possible—use wire/80lb trace and keep clear of snags.
Aberporth Point Worth a try for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Occasional from deeper gullies/holes after dark; fish big flapper or mackerel head on strong mono/leader; be ready for snags.
Cardigan Island Worth a try for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Possible from deeper rock gullies at night; big baits (mackerel/squid) on heavy gear—watch for rough ground snags.
New Quay Harbour Wall Worth a try for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Occasional at night tight to structure; use strong traces and be ready to walk fish away from snags.
Gwbert Point Worth a try for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Possible at night tight to the rough; use strong gear, big fish baits and keep low to avoid being dragged into kelp/holes.
Constitution Hill (Aberystwyth) Worth a try for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Chance fish from the roughest ground at night; big fish baits near boulders—tight drag and heavy tackle.
Cei Bach Shows occasionally for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Chance fish from the roughest rock/weed at night; use strong tackle and large fish/squid baits.
Clarach Bay Shows occasionally for conger eel
Today 65 Good

More likely from the rougher rock edges at night; fish big mackerel/squid on heavy gear and be ready for snaggy runs.
Mwnt Headland Shows occasionally for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Occasional in deeper cracks/gullies; heavy tackle and large fish baits, keep clear of snags and be ready to move them fast.
Allt-wen Point Shows occasionally for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Occasional at night from the deeper, rougher gullies; fish big fish baits and be ready to pull hard early.

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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