Conger Eel Fishing in Pembrokeshire

Pembrokeshire has 58 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 Pembrokeshire

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

Dale Fort Reliable for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Night sessions with big fish baits (mackerel/squid) near rough ground and crevices; heavy tackle essential.

Strumble Head Reliable for conger eel
Today 65 Good

After dark from deeper gullies/ledges; fish big baits (mackerel/whole squid) tight to rock, expect snags.

Ramsey Sound Reliable for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Night sessions into deeper gullies; big pulley/ledger with fish bait. Expect snags—use abrasion-resistant leader.

Fishguard Harbour Breakwater Reliable for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Night sessions can produce conger; use big hooks and strong traces with mackerel/squid baits near the base of the wall.

Broadhaven (Stackpole) Reliable for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Night in deeper cracks; use strong gear, big fish baits and keep leads just heavy enough to hold.

Bullslaughter Bay Reliable for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Occasional from deeper cracks at night; use strong gear and big baits (mackerel/bluey) and be ready to bully fish clear.

Linney Head Reliable for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Possible at night from deeper holes; use big fish baits and a strong trace—expect snags on the rough.

Dale Point Reliable for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Night sessions from deeper ledges; big baits (mackerel/flapper) and heavy mono; keep clear of crevices when hooked.

Picton Point Reliable for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Night sessions can produce from deeper cracks; fish big squid/mackerel on heavy tackle and be ready to pull them clear quickly.

St Ann’s Head Reliable for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Night sessions into deeper gullies/crevices; use strong gear and large fish baits—expect brutal takes and heavy snag risk.

St Govan’s Head Reliable for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Night sessions from deeper ledges; big baits (mackerel/squid) and heavy trace—expect brutal snagging.

St Non’s Bay Reliable for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Night sessions from deeper cracks/holes; large fish or squid baits if you can present safely—very snaggy ground.

Telpyn Point Reliable for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Night fishing into deeper cracks; big fish possible—use heavy trace, large hooks, and keep clear of snaggy ground.

Fishguard Fort Reliable for conger eel
Today 65 Good

After dark in deeper cracks; fish big squid or mackerel on strong gear and be ready to pull hard early.

Milford Marina Wall Worth a try for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Night sessions with big fish baits; fish tight to the wall/steps. Use heavy trace and be ready for powerful dives.

Dinas Head Worth a try for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Occasional from deeper cracks at night; fish big baits hard on the bottom with a strong leader and secure stance.

Fishguard Lower Town Harbour Worth a try for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Night-only chance tight to walls and rough ground; use strong trace and be ready to pull fish clear of snags.

St Ishmael’s Worth a try for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Night mark around boulders/rough ground; large baits (mackerel/flapper) and heavy gear for snags.

Blue Lagoon (Abereiddi) Worth a try for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Possible after dark from deeper ledges; fish big squid/mackerel on a strong trace—expect serious snags.

Ceibwr Bay Worth a try for conger eel
Today 60 Fair

Occasional at night from the roughest ledges; use big fish baits, heavy traces and keep clear of kelp/crevices.

Giltar Point Worth a try for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Occasional from deeper cracks after dark; use wire/very heavy mono and keep away from snags.

Porthgain Quarry Worth a try for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Possible after dark from the deeper sections; fish big fish or squid on heavy gear and expect brutal snags.

St Justinian Worth a try for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Possible from deeper cracks/ledges after dark; use large fish baits and heavy gear, keep clear of snags.

Abercastle Harbour Worth a try for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Night fishing with big fish baits (mackerel/squid) close to structure; use strong gear and be ready to pull hard.

Pen Anglas Worth a try for conger eel
Today 65 Good

Occasional from deeper gullies at night; use big fish baits, heavy leader, and keep away from snags fast.

Plus 33 more rated marks — browse every mark in Pembrokeshire.

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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