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Conger Eel Fishing in Conwy

Conwy has 5 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 Conwy

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

Great Orme Reliable for conger eel
Today 47 Low

Night sessions from deeper ledges; whole squid/fish baits near rough ground—use heavy traces and be snag-aware.
Little Orme Reliable for conger eel
Today 47 Low

Occasional from deeper holes after dark; fish big fish/fillet baits on strong tackle—keep out of crevices quickly.
Penmaenmawr Quarry Shore Worth a try for conger eel
Today 47 Low

Occasional after dark from deeper rocky holes; fish large baits (mackerel/squid) on heavy tackle.
Dwygyfylchi Worth a try for conger eel
Today 47 Low

Occasional from deeper gullies after dark; big mackerel/squid baits on heavy gear—keep clear of boulders and kelp.
Rhos Point Shows occasionally for conger eel
Today 49 Low

Rare but possible tight to rough ground after dark; use heavy tackle and large fish baits to avoid bite-offs.

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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