Conger Eel Fishing in Vale of Glamorgan

Vale of Glamorgan has 19 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 Vale of Glamorgan

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

Barry Docks Breakwater Reliable for conger eel

Night tides can produce conger from the deeper, rougher sections; use wire/abrasion leader and big fish baits.

Nash Point Reliable for conger eel

Night sessions over rough ground; big baits (mackerel/squid) and heavy tackle—watch for snags.

Bendrick Rock Reliable for conger eel

Occasional after dark from deeper holes; big baits (mackerel/squid) and abrasion-resistant leaders help on rough ground.

Lavernock Point Reliable for conger eel

Night sessions in deeper cracks; large fish baits on strong gear, keep leads light to avoid snags.

Cold Knap Point Worth a try for conger eel

Occasional from deeper rock gullies at night; use strong tackle and large fish baits; expect snags.

Porthkerry Point Worth a try for conger eel

Night sessions from deeper ledges; strong tackle and short traces to limit cut-offs in the rough.

Aberthaw Power Station Outfall Worth a try for conger eel

Around the rougher rock and broken ground at night; use strong gear and large fish baits, keep close to snags.

Llantwit Major Cliffs Worth a try for conger eel

Occasional in deeper cracks at night; big baits (mackerel/whole squid) and heavy gear—expect brutal snags.

Penarth Head Worth a try for conger eel

After dark near rough ground and deeper holes; strong gear and big baits (mackerel/squid) with care on snaggy ledges.

Lavernock Bay Worth a try for conger eel

Occasional from rock holes/kelp edges after dark; large fish baits, strong trace, avoid leaving slack line.

St Donat’s Castle Beach Worth a try for conger eel

Possible from the rockier sections after dark; fish large fish/squid baits on heavy tackle and keep clear of snags.

Watch House Bay Worth a try for conger eel

Occasional from deeper rocky holes after dark; large fish baits and a heavy trace, keep clear of snags.

Barry Docks Outer Breakwater Worth a try for conger eel

Possible tight to the rocks/structure at night; use heavy gear, strong mono/leader and fish big fish baits close in.

St. Donat’s Bay Worth a try for conger eel

Occasional at night in rough ground; large fish baits close to rock features—heavy trace and care when unhooking.

Penarth Esplanade Shows occasionally for conger eel

Rare from the esplanade but possible near rougher ground; only worth targeting with heavy gear and big fish baits at night.

Penarth Marina Breakwater Shows occasionally for conger eel

Rare but possible tight to boulders; use strong gear, big fish baits and keep clear of snags.

Ogmore-by-Sea Shows occasionally for conger eel

Possible from the roughest ledges at night; fish big baits close in, use heavy traces and be ready for snag battles.

St. Mary’s Well Bay Shows occasionally for conger eel

Possible at night from deeper gullies/rocky corners; fish/squid baits; expect heavy ground—use robust mono and a safe stance.

Aberthaw Shows occasionally for conger eel

Occasional from rougher sections at night; large fish baits tight to broken ground, with heavy tackle for snags.

Planning ahead? The live fish forecast map compares these marks across the week.

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

Full tactics, seasonal detail and more baits are on the Conger Eel species guide.

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