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Conger Eel Fishing in East Sussex

East Sussex has 13 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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Best conger eel marks in East Sussex

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

Brighton Marina East Arm Reliable for conger eel
Today 65 Good

A night option close to the wall and rough ground; use robust tackle and fish baits.
Beachy Head Ledges Reliable for conger eel
Today 65 Good

A night-time possibility in deep cracks; use robust tackle and large fish or squid baits.
Brighton Marina West Arm Worth a try for conger eel
Today 65 Good

A night-time possibility tight to the blocks; use strong tackle and substantial fish bait.
Hope Gap Worth a try for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Possible after dark from deeper cracks and rough ground; use robust tackle and a substantial fish or squid bait.
Seaford Head Worth a try for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Fish larger fish or squid baits into deeper snaggy gullies after dark; expect tackle losses.
Fairlight Cove Worth a try for conger eel
Today 65 Good

A night-time possibility from deeper cracks and gullies; use robust gear and large oily baits.
Splash Point Worth a try for conger eel
Today 65 Good

A night-time chance from deep rock gullies on large fish or squid baits; use robust tackle.
Sovereign Harbour Outer Wall Worth a try for conger eel
Today 65 Good

A night-time possibility among the rough ground; use substantial tackle and fish baits tight to cover.
Holywell Ledges Worth a try for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Occasional from deep rock holes after dark; use heavy gear and a large fish bait, but avoid fishing close to unsafe swell.
Friars' Bay Worth a try for conger eel
Today 65 Good

A night-time chance from rocky gullies and snags; use heavy tackle, a rotten-bottom rig and large fish baits.
Telscombe Cliffs Worth a try for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Possible from deeper rock crevices at night; fish robust tackle with a large fish or squid bait.
Hastings Harbour Arm Worth a try for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Occasional fish around structure after dark; use strong tackle, a substantial fish bait and expect snags.
Peacehaven Beach Worth a try for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Occasional around snaggy broken ground after dark; use robust tackle and expect tackle losses.

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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