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Conger Eel fishing in North Yorkshire
12 rated shore marks in North Yorkshire hold conger eel — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.
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Best conger eel marks in North Yorkshire
1Port MulgraveExcellent · 100Worth a tryA night-time chance from deep kelp gullies; use strong tackle and substantial fish baits.2KettlenessExcellent · 100Worth a tryFish large oily baits after dark in deep cracks; expect snags and use abrasion-resistant terminal tackle.3Robin Hood’s BayExcellent · 96Worth a tryAn occasional night catch from deeper rock gullies; use strong tackle and substantial fish baits.4Saltwick BayExcellent · 96Worth a tryPossible from deep rock crevices after dark; use robust tackle and large fish or squid baits.5Staithes South WallExcellent · 100Worth a tryOccasional after dark from the rougher seaward edge; use a substantial fish bait and strong tackle.6Marine DriveExcellent · 100Worth a tryPossible after dark from the deeper rock crevices; use heavy tackle, a wire-free strong trace and large fish baits.7Scalby NessExcellent · 100Worth a tryAn occasional night-time fish from deeper fissures; use a large fish bait on heavy tackle and avoid snag-prone casts.8Scarborough Lighthouse PierExcellent · 100Worth a tryA night-time possibility near rockwork and structure; fish a robust fish bait and use suitable tackle.9Stoupe BeckExcellent · 100Worth a tryAn occasional nighttime capture from deep rock holes; use robust tackle and sizeable fish baits.10Hawsker BottomsExcellent · 96Worth a tryOccasional night catch from deeper cracks; fish a substantial squid, fish or crab bait.11Whitby East PierExcellent · 97Shows occasionallyAn occasional nocturnal fish from the rougher pier sections; use robust tackle and fish bait hard to the wall.12Whitby HarbourExcellent · 97Shows occasionallyAn occasional night catch close to rough harbour structure; use strong tackle and fish only clear, permitted positions.
Tactics for conger eel
Top baits, best first
- Mackerel Head
- Mackerel Flapper
- Squid
- Bluey (Pacific Saury)
Rigs that work, best first
- Running Ledger
- Pulley Pennel Rig
- Rotten Bottom Pulley
