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Corkwing Wrasse Fishing in Pembrokeshire

Pembrokeshire has 7 shore marks rated for corkwing wrasse. They're ranked below by how strongly corkwing wrasse 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–Oct · green months are prime, the outlined box is this month.

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Time of day Daylight sessions fish best

Best corkwing wrasse marks in Pembrokeshire

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

Porthselau Reliable for corkwing wrasse
Today 65 Good

Smaller wrasse from weedier shallows; light float tackle with small crab or ragworm.
Llangrannog Reliable for corkwing wrasse
Today 65 Good

Common in summer over broken rock; small hooks, short traces, light float gear; expect bites close to the rocks.
Cardigan Island Viewpoint Reliable for corkwing wrasse
Today 65 Good

Smaller wrasse in calmer conditions; float-fished rag/mussels close in around weed-covered ledges.
Hobbs Point Reliable for corkwing wrasse
Today 65 Good

Smaller wrasse take small crab/mussel baits close in; scale down hooks and fish near kelp-covered edges.
Porthmelgan Reliable for corkwing wrasse
Today 65 Good

Smaller wrasse over broken rock; light float tackle with small crab pieces or rag works well in calmer spells.
Mwnt Worth a try for corkwing wrasse
Today 65 Good

Smaller wrasse species over broken ground; light tackle with rag or small crab baits works well in calm conditions.
Abercastle Harbour Worth a try for corkwing wrasse
Today 65 Good

Common in warmer months on small hooks with rag or crab; great for light tackle inside the shelter.

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

Tactics for corkwing wrasse

Top baits, best first

  1. Harbour Rag (Maddies)
  2. Prawn / Shrimp
  3. Peeler Crab
  4. Mussel

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Float (Sliding)
  2. Split Shot Rig
  3. Dropshot

Full tactics, seasonal detail and more baits are on the Corkwing Wrasse species guide.

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