Lesser Spotted Dogfish Fishing in Ceredigion

Ceredigion has 29 shore marks rated for lesser spotted dogfish. They're ranked below by how strongly lesser spotted dogfish 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 lesser spotted dogfish marks in Ceredigion

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

Cardigan Bay (Ceredigion Coast) Hotspot for lesser spotted dogfish

Reliable after dark on mixed/sandy ground; fish baits (mackerel/squid) on the ebb into deeper gutters.

Llansantffraed Beach Hotspot for lesser spotted dogfish

Reliable after dark with fish baits; hold bottom with enough lead if there’s surf and expect runs on the ebb.

Poppit Sands Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

Often show in late summer/autumn after dark; fish oily baits (mackerel/squid) in the deeper gutters.

Aberporth Beach Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

Reliable after dark over sand/mixed ground; squid, mackerel or bluey on a running ledger.

New Quay Beach Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

Common after dark and in deeper water; squid or mackerel strip on a running ledger, expect bites on the turn of tide.

Aberystwyth North Beach Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

Regular when there’s swell; fish baits (mackerel/squid if available) on strong traces and keep hooks sharp.

Borth Beach Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

Regular at night; fish oily baits (mackerel/squid) on a running ledger in deeper water.

Cei Bach Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

Reliable after dark on cleaner sand; squid, mackerel or bluey baits with a simple running leger.

Clarach Bay Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

Reliable after dark on fish baits; use a longer snood and tough baits (squid/mackerel) to avoid pickers.

Gwbert Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

After dark over mixed ground; squid, mackerel or bluey strips on a running ledger.

Ynyslas Beach Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

Reliable after dark in warmer months; fish oily baits (mackerel/bluey) on a pulley at range.

Aberystwyth Harbour Wall Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

Reliable most of the year; fish mackerel/squid strips on 2/0–4/0 hooks; handle carefully around spines.

Constitution Hill (Aberystwyth) Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

Common at night; squid, mackerel strip or crab baits over rough ground—use abrasion-resistant leaders.

Mwnt Headland Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

Reliable on night tides with squid or mackerel; good fallback when conditions are coloured or calm.

Wallog Beach Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

Reliable after dark, especially with a bit of surf; squid, mackerel or bluey on a running/clip-down rig.

Mwnt Beach Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

Reliable after dark over the sand; squid, mackerel or bluey on running ledger.

Llangrannog Beach Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

Common after dark on mixed ground; take squid or mackerel strips—use a wire trace if huss are about.

New Quay Harbour Wall Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

After dark from the outer end; small fish baits/squid on the deck, keep baits hard on the bottom.

Penbryn Beach Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

Regular after dark and in mild seas; squid/fish baits on 2/0–4/0; useful when targeting rays on mixed ground.

Tresaith Beach Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

Common after dark from sand; squid or mackerel strip on a pulley/longer trace when the surf is light.

New Quay Headland Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

After dark on rougher ground; take squid/mackerel on running ledger—often a good back-up species.

Gwbert Point Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

After dark on peeler/crab, squid or fish baits; use a simple pulley/ledger and be prepared to pick a snag-free channel.

Aberporth Point Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

Common at night over mixed rough; squid, mackerel or bluey-style oily fish baits on a simple running leger.

Allt-wen Point Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

After dark with fish baits on the sandier patches between rocks; keep baits pinned down with enough lead.

Cwmtydu Bay Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

After dark on the sandier middle with squid or mackerel strip; steady sport when tides are moving.

Plus 4 more rated marks — browse every mark in Ceredigion.

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

Tactics for lesser spotted dogfish

Top baits, best first

Mackerel Strip
Squid
Bluey (Pacific Saury)
Sandeel

Rigs that work, best first

Running Ledger
Two-Hook Flapper
Boom Ledger (Anti-Tangle)

Full tactics, seasonal detail and more baits are on the Lesser Spotted Dogfish species guide.

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