Pollack Fishing in Conwy

Conwy has 10 shore marks rated for pollack. They're ranked below by how strongly pollack 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: Mar–Nov · green months are prime, the outlined box is this month.

Tide Fish the flood

Time of day Daylight sessions fish best

Best pollack marks in Conwy

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

Little Orme Hotspot for pollack
Today 47 Low

Prime target over kelp; spin with sandeel/shad lures or float a strip/peeler close to rock edges on the flood.

Great Orme Hotspot for pollack
Today 47 Low

Kelp edges and gulley mouths; float-fished rag/peeler or small lures work best on the flood and at dusk.

Dwygyfylchi Hotspot for pollack
Today 47 Low

Best at dawn/dusk and on the flood; float-fished rag/lug or small soft plastics worked tight to kelp edges.

Rhos Point Reliable for pollack
Today 49 Low

Spinning small sandeels/shads at dusk or flood; also takes rag/mackerel strip near kelp edges.

Penmaenmawr Quarry Shore Reliable for pollack
Today 47 Low

Float-fished ragworm or small lures worked tight to kelp-covered rocks; best on flood and in calm seas.

Rhos-on-Sea Reliable for pollack
Today 49 Low

Best over the rock/kelp edge on flooding tide; float-fished rag/lug or small lures work, keep tackle clear of snags.

Porth Eirias Worth a try for pollack
Today 49 Low

Occasional around rock armour in summer; small soft plastics or float-fished rag/crab tight to structure.

Gogarth Beach Worth a try for pollack
Today 47 Low

More likely near rockier edges; float-fished rag or spinning small lures works around high water.

Deganwy Quay Shows occasionally for pollack
Today 47 Low

Sporadic around harbour structure; small lures or fish baits close to any rocky edges/steps on a push of tide.

Penmaenmawr Beach Shows occasionally for pollack
Today 47 Low

Mostly near the rougher, rockier edges; rag/sandeel or small lures; keep gear lighter and avoid heavy surf rigs.

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

Tactics for pollack

Top baits, best first

  1. Soft Plastic (Sandeel)
  2. Silicone Eel (Red Gill style)
  3. Sinking Minnow
  4. Metal Jig

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Float (Sliding)
  2. Livebait Float Rig
  3. Jighead

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

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