Mackerel Fishing in Conwy

Conwy has 16 shore marks rated for mackerel. They're ranked below by how strongly mackerel 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–Sep · green months are prime, the outlined box is this month.

Tide Fish the flood

Time of day Daylight sessions fish best

Best mackerel marks in Conwy

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

Great Orme Reliable for mackerel
Today 49 Low

Summer/autumn shoals; feathers or small metals cast into tide lines—often best on the first of the flood.

Little Orme Reliable for mackerel
Today 49 Low

Seasonal shoals (typically summer); feathers or small metals cast from higher ledges into clear water on a moving tide.

Porth Eirias Reliable for mackerel
Today 48 Low

Late spring–autumn when shoals push in; feathers or small metal jigs, best on moving water and in clear conditions.

Penmaenmawr Beach Reliable for mackerel
Today 54 Fair

Shoals in summer; feathers/spinners cast from the beach when fish are within range, often around high water.

Penmaenmawr Quarry Shore Reliable for mackerel
Today 54 Fair

Summer when shoals run through; feather rigs or small metals into the tide line—mobile approach helps.

Dwygyfylchi Reliable for mackerel
Today 49 Low

Seasonal summer shoals; feathers or small lures cast into deeper water—often best with a bit of swell and colour.

Penrhyn Bay Worth a try for mackerel
Today 48 Low

Seasonal summer run; float fished strip or small feathers/spinners when shoals are in close on the tide.

Penmaenmawr Promenade Worth a try for mackerel
Today 54 Fair

Summer run can bring brief bursts; feathers or small metals cast from the promenade on a pushing tide.

Gogarth Beach Worth a try for mackerel
Today 49 Low

Summer shoals; feather rigs or small metal lures, best on a moving tide and when bait is showing.

Llandudno North Shore Worth a try for mackerel
Today 49 Low

Summer sporadic; cast feathers/spinners when shoals push into the bay—often best early/late.

Llanfairfechan Beach Worth a try for mackerel
Today 54 Fair

Sporadic summer shoals; try feathers/spinners when fish show or birds work; often better at first/last light.

Old Colwyn Worth a try for mackerel
Today 48 Low

Sporadic summer sport if shoals come close; feathers or small spinners at dawn/dusk in calm, clear conditions.

Towyn Beach Worth a try for mackerel
Today 48 Low

Sporadic close-in when shoals push tight; small feathers or a spinner at first/last light.

Abergele Pensarn Beach Shows occasionally for mackerel
Today 46 Low

Sporadic when shoals come close in summer; try small feathers/spinners at dawn/dusk if you can reach deeper water.

Colwyn Bay Shows occasionally for mackerel
Today 48 Low

Sporadic summer shoals; try feathers/spinners from deeper water sections or when fish are showing in close.

Rhos-on-Sea Shows occasionally for mackerel
Today 48 Low

Hit-and-miss in late summer; feathers or small metals from higher water over the point during moving tide.

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

Tactics for mackerel

Top baits, best first

  1. Feathers
  2. Micro Metal (LRF)
  3. Casting Spoon
  4. Sandeel

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Feathers / Sabiki
  2. Float (Sliding)
  3. Bombarda (Casting Float)

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

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