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Conger Eel Fishing in Kent

Kent has 6 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 Kent

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

Ramsgate East Pier Worth a try for conger eel
Today 64 Fair

Target at night with a substantial fish bait near pier structure; use strong tackle and a drop net if needed.
Copt Point Worth a try for conger eel
Today 47 Low

Possible around rougher ground and rock edges at night; use robust tackle and large fish baits.
Folkestone Harbour Arm Worth a try for conger eel
Today 51 Fair

A night-time possibility tight to harbour masonry on substantial squid or fish baits; use robust tackle and avoid crowded periods.
Samphire Hoe Worth a try for conger eel
Today 51 Fair

A possible after-dark fish from the rockier ground; use a robust trace and substantial fish or squid bait.
Ramsgate Western Undercliff Worth a try for conger eel
Today 64 Fair

Possible from deep crevices after dark; use a robust trace and fish bait, and expect snags.
Langdon Bay Worth a try for conger eel
Today 51 Fair

A night-time possibility around rockier edges; use strong tackle and large oily baits, avoiding snag-prone gullies.

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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