Conger Eel Fishing in Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight has 22 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.

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Best conger eel marks in Isle of Wight

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

Castlehaven Reliable for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Fish large fish, squid or cuttle baits after dark beside deep snaggy gullies; expect tackle losses.

Rocken End Reliable for conger eel
Today 65 Good

A realistic night target from deeper cracks; use robust tackle and large fish or squid baits.

Woody Bay Reliable for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Best after dark from the deeper rough ground; present whole squid, cuttlefish or fish bait on strong tackle.

St Catherine’s Point Reliable for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Best after dark from deep gullies using large squid, mackerel or cuttlefish baits; expect snags.

Bembridge Foreland Reliable for conger eel
Today 64 Fair

A night-time possibility from deeper crevices; use substantial tackle and large fish, squid or crab baits.

Bembridge Ledge Reliable for conger eel
Today 64 Fair

A dusk and night possibility from deeper snags; use robust tackle and squid, mackerel or crab bait.

Freshwater Bay Reliable for conger eel
Today 65 Good

A night-time chance from the rougher edges on large fish or squid baits; use heavy gear and allow for tackle losses.

Bonchurch Reliable for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Fish large fish or squid baits into the deepest rock channels after dark; expect snags.

Culver Cliff Reliable for conger eel
Today 64 Fair

A night possibility from deeper rough ground; use strong tackle and large squid, fish or crab baits.

Binnel Bay Reliable for conger eel
Today 65 Good

A night-time rough-ground chance; use large oily fish baits and strong abrasion-resistant tackle.

Bembridge Point Worth a try for conger eel
Today 64 Fair

A nighttime possibility in rough ground; use strong tackle and large fish or squid baits.

Ventnor Haven Worth a try for conger eel
Today 65 Good

A dusk or night possibility near the wall foundations; use a secure fish-bait rig and avoid snag-prone rough ground.

Monks Bay Worth a try for conger eel
Today 65 Good

A night-time possibility from deeper rocky gullies; use robust tackle and avoid fishing directly into snags.

Sconce Point Worth a try for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Possible from deeper broken ground at night; use a robust trace and keep clear of snaggy crevices.

Alum Bay Worth a try for conger eel
Today 65 Good

A dusk-to-night possibility from deep rocky ground; use a strong trace and substantial fish bait.

Atherfield Bay Worth a try for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Possible from deeper rocky gullies at night; use robust tackle and do not fish directly beneath loose cliffs.

Grange Chine Worth a try for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Fish the rough ground after dark with large squid, mackerel or flapper baits; expect snags.

Hamstead Ledge Worth a try for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Possible from deeper rocky gullies at night; use robust tackle and a large fish or squid bait.

Steephill Cove Worth a try for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Fish a robust ledger with squid, cuttlefish or fish bait into deeper rocky gullies after dark.

Chale Bay Worth a try for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Possible near the roughest ground after dark; fish substantial squid, mackerel or whole fish baits.

Yarmouth Pier Worth a try for conger eel
Today 65 Good

A nocturnal chance on substantial squid, crab or fish bait; use robust gear and avoid areas with harbour traffic.

Cowes Parade Worth a try for conger eel
Today 60 Fair

A night-time chance near hard structure; use a robust trace and expect snags around wall furniture.

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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