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European Eel Fishing in Monmouthshire

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

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Best european eel marks in Monmouthshire

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

Chepstow Bridge (River Wye) Reliable for european eel
Today 54 Fair

Dusk/night best. Fish bunches of worm or fish strip; use abrasion-resistant trace and be ready for snags/weed.
Sudbrook (Severn Tunnel Junction Foreshore) Reliable for european eel
Today 65 Good

Common at night in estuary conditions; fishworm or fish strip on a simple running rig, be ready for deep takes.
Severn Bridge Foreshore (Aust/Severn Crossing area) Reliable for european eel
Today 60 Fair

After dark in summer/autumn; fish smelly baits (mackerel, rag-style baits if available) in quieter runs/eddies.
Chepstow (River Wye) Worth a try for european eel
Today 54 Fair

Common in warmer months after dark; worm baits work well; use abrasion-resistant line around walls/rocks.
Black Rock (Portskewett) Worth a try for european eel
Today 60 Fair

Occasional at night in warmer months; use fish strip on running leger and be ready for tangles in current.
Caldicot Pill Shows occasionally for european eel
Today 65 Good

Can turn up on wormy baits at night, especially in warm months; use wire trace only if rays/dogs are about.
Portskewett (Severn Estuary Shore) Shows occasionally for european eel
Today 65 Good

Night-time chance in summer near creeks/outflows; fishbaits on a simple running rig, keep tackle secure in the current.

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

Tactics for european eel

Top baits, best first

  1. Ragworm
  2. Mackerel Strip
  3. Lugworm
  4. Squid

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Running Ledger
  2. Flowing Trace
  3. Boom Ledger (Anti-Tangle)

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

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