Lesser Spotted Dogfish Fishing in Gwynedd

Gwynedd has 35 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 months: Mar–Nov · green months are prime, the outlined box is this month.

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Best lesser spotted dogfish marks in Gwynedd

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

Barmouth Bay Hotspot for lesser spotted dogfish

Very common at night; squid/mackerel strips on pulley or running ledger, especially on neap tides.

Black Rock Sands Hotspot for lesser spotted dogfish

Regular after dark; mackerel or squid strips on 2/0–4/0, expect runs on steady surf.

Porth Cwyfan (Porth Neigwl) Hotspot for lesser spotted dogfish

Very common after dark on peeler crab, squid or mackerel; cast into deeper surf channels.

Porthor (Whistling Sands) Hotspot for lesser spotted dogfish

Reliable after dark on most tides; peeler crab, squid or mackerel strip on a running ledger over sand.

Tal-y-Bont Beach Hotspot for lesser spotted dogfish

Reliable after dark on most tides; fish cocktails/squid on the clean sand beyond the first trough.

Aberdaron Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

Reliable after dark on clean patches; mackerel/squid strips on a running ledger; handle carefully.

Tywyn Beach Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

Reliable when there’s depth and colour; fish bigger baits (mackerel/squid) on the flood and into darkness.

Borth-y-Gest Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

Reliable after dark on the push of tide; mackerel, squid or bluey. Cast beyond the shallow bar if present.

Dyffryn Ardudwy Beach Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

Reliable after dark; mackerel/squid or fish cocktail baits; use wire/abrasion leader if picking up in surf.

Fairbourne Beach Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

Reliable after dark and on bigger tides; cast to the drop-off and use fish baits (mackerel/squid).

Llandanwg Beach Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

Reliable after dark on most tides; oily fish or squid on 2/0–4/0, hold bottom in any surf.

Morfa Bychan (Black Rock Sands) Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

Reliable after dark and in coloured water; squid or mackerel; expect bites around tide turns and into the flood.

Criccieth Castle Rocks Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

Reliable after dark over cleaner sand/stone; fish a simple running ledger with squid or mackerel—avoid the thickest kelp.

Hell’s Mouth (Porth Neigwl) Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

Reliable after dark or in coloured water. Squid, mackerel or bluey on a 2-hook flapper; expect tangles in surf—keep rigs simple.

Abersoch Main Beach Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

Reliable after dark on fish baits (mackerel/squid); use abrasion leader if small rays/dogs are about.

Criccieth Beach Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

Regular night catch; squid, mackerel or bluey cocktails, expect runs on the bigger tides.

Llanbedrog Beach Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

Often after dark over clean ground; squid, mackerel strip, or lugworm on 2/0–4/0 hooks—expect bites on the first of the flood.

Aberdyfi (Aberdovey) Harbour Wall Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

Evening/night bait fishing with mackerel/bluey/squid; use a wire trace if rays/dogs are thick.

Pwllheli Beach (South Beach) Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

After dark from late spring; squid, mackerel or fish baits—use a wire/strong mono trace for abrasion resistance.

Abersoch (Llanengan) Beach Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

Common at night in warmer months; fish a legered squid, mackerel or bluey strip. Keep baits static in deeper water on the flood.

Harlech Beach Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

Summer evenings/nights; squid, mackerel or bluey-style oily baits, 2/0–4/0, let scent work in coloured water.

Llanaber Beach Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

Regular in milder months; any fish bait or squid. Useful ‘confidence’ species after dark.

Pwllheli (Pen-y-Chain) Beach Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

Often shows after dark in summer/autumn; fish baits on the bottom in the deeper troughs.

Friog (Morfa Mawddach) Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

After dark, especially in milder months; mackerel/squid; keep rigs robust and baits on the deck.

Tonfanau Beach Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

Summer evenings and nights; squid or mackerel strip on strong traces, keep gear moving to avoid tangles.

Plus 10 more rated marks — browse every mark in Gwynedd.

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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