Conger Eel Fishing in Isle of Anglesey

Isle of Anglesey has 27 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 Isle of Anglesey

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

Menai Strait Reliable for conger eel
Today 47 Low

Night only; big fish baits close to deep rock/structure—strong gear and keep clear of snags.

Point Lynas Reliable for conger eel
Today 47 Low

Occasional from deeper cracks after dark; fish big baits (mackerel/flapper) on heavy tackle and keep clear of snags.

Amlwch Port Reliable for conger eel
Today 60 Fair

Night sessions near structure; strong gear and big baits (mackerel/bluey-style) fished hard on the bottom.

Penmon Point Reliable for conger eel
Today 47 Low

Chance fish after dark from deeper rock channels; use heavy gear, big hooks and fish baits (mackerel/calf) close in.

Rhoscolyn Head Reliable for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Night sessions into deeper cracks/gullies; big fish possible—use wire/abrasion leader and keep clear of snaggy ground.

Wylfa Head Reliable for conger eel
Today 60 Fair

After dark from deeper gullies; big baits (mackerel/squid strip) on heavy gear—expect snaggy fights in rough ground.

Holyhead Breakwater Worth a try for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Night sessions near boulders/harbour structure; use strong tackle, big fish baits, and be ready to pull hard.

Holyhead Outer Harbour Worth a try for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Night fishing close to structure with big squid/fish baits; use heavy gear and be prepared for snags.

Trwyn Du Lighthouse Worth a try for conger eel
Today 47 Low

Occasional from deeper gullies after dark; use large fish baits and robust tackle, avoid leaving rods unattended.

Amlwch Harbour Worth a try for conger eel
Today 47 Low

Night sessions can produce fish from structure; fish baits on strong gear, keep rigs tight to snags.

Bull Bay Worth a try for conger eel
Today 60 Fair

Night sessions with big fish baits (mackerel/squid) into deeper holes by rocks/walls; heavy gear needed.

Porth Eilian Worth a try for conger eel
Today 47 Low

Night fishing into deeper clefts/rough ground with large fish or squid baits; expect heavy snags.

Porth Padrig Worth a try for conger eel
Today 60 Fair

After dark from the rougher outer edges; big baits (mackerel/squid) and abrasion-resistant rigs essential.

Porth Wen Worth a try for conger eel
Today 60 Fair

Night sessions in deeper gullies/holes; use strong traces and expect snags in rough ground.

Cable Bay Worth a try for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Chance fish tight to rock/weed after dark; fish strong gear and keep baits hard in to structure (expect losses).

Moelfre Worth a try for conger eel
Today 47 Low

Occasional at night in rough ground; fish big baits tight to structure with heavy trace and a secure stance.

Holyhead Harbour Worth a try for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Occasional near heavy structure at night; use strong gear, large fish baits and be ready to pull hard to avoid cut-offs.

Porth Castell Worth a try for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Occasional from deeper cracks after dark; fish big baits (mackerel/whole squid-style) on heavy traces.

Brittania Bridge Worth a try for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Occasional at night from deeper, snaggy areas; fish big fish baits and be ready for rocky ground.

Ynys Seiriol (Puffin Island) Worth a try for conger eel
Today 47 Low

Possible after dark from deeper rocky gullies; use heavy gear and big baits (mackerel, squid) and keep lines short in tide.

Beaumaris Pier Shows occasionally for conger eel
Today 47 Low

Occasional night fish near structure; use heavy gear, abrasion-resistant leader, and keep baits large (mackerel/squid) to deter small fish.

Bangor Pier Shows occasionally for conger eel
Today 47 Low

Rare but possible close to structure at night; use stronger gear and fish baits (mackerel/strip).

Porth Trecastell Shows occasionally for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Possible tight to rougher rock/weed at night; fish strong gear and keep baits close to structure.

Porth Dafarch Shows occasionally for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Occasional from the rougher rock edges after dark; fish large oily baits tight to boulders/kelp and use heavy gear for extraction.

Menai Bridge Shows occasionally for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Rare from the walls but possible at night; fish big fish baits hard on the bottom and be ready to pull fish away from structure.

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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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