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Conger Eel Fishing in Gwynedd

Gwynedd 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.

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Best conger eel marks in Gwynedd

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

Criccieth Castle Rocks Worth a try for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Occasional from deeper cracks near the headland at high water/dusk; use strong tackle and big fish baits, expect brutal snags.
Llanbedrog Headland (Mynydd Tir-y-cwmwd) Worth a try for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Possible from the roughest holes at night; heavy tackle and keep clear of snags.
Porth Iago Worth a try for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Occasional from deeper clefts after dark; fish large mackerel/bluey-style strips tight to rock with strong gear.
Aberdaron Shows occasionally for conger eel
Today 65 Good

A chance at night around deeper rock/harbour structure; fish large fish baits and be ready to pull hard from snags.
Porth Ceiriad Shows occasionally for conger eel
Today 65 Good

A chance from the deeper rocky margins at night; fish big baits hard on the bottom and be ready for snags.

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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