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Conger Eel Fishing in Hampshire

Hampshire has 8 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 Hampshire

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

Hurst Castle Reliable for conger eel
Today 65 Good

A night-time possibility over rough ground; use large squid, mackerel or crab baits on robust tackle.
Hurst Point Worth a try for conger eel
Today 65 Good

A chance close to hard structure and rough patches after dark; use substantial fish baits and tackle.
Gilkicker Point Worth a try for conger eel
Today 64 Fair

A night-time chance around rougher stone and structure; use large oily fish baits and strong tackle.
Round Tower Worth a try for conger eel
Today 64 Fair

Possible after dark near snaggy harbour-wall ground; use strong tackle and a substantial squid or fish bait.
Sally Port Worth a try for conger eel
Today 64 Fair

A night-time chance around the heavier masonry; use a robust trace and fish bait close to structure.
Haslar Sea Wall Worth a try for conger eel
Today 64 Fair

An occasional night-time catch around substantial structure; use robust tackle and fish baits close to the wall.
Black Point Worth a try for conger eel
Today 64 Fair

A night-time possibility near any harder structure or rougher margins; fish larger squid or fish baits on robust gear.
Spice Island Worth a try for conger eel
Today 64 Fair

An occasional night-time fish around hard structure; use robust gear and a substantial squid, fish or crab bait.

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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