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Scad (Horse Mackerel) Fishing in Conwy

Conwy has 3 shore marks rated for scad (horse mackerel). They're ranked below by how strongly scad (horse 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: Jun–Nov · green months are prime, the outlined box is this month.

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Best scad (horse mackerel) marks in Conwy

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

Penmaenmawr Promenade Worth a try for scad (horse mackerel)
Today 47 Low

Late summer evenings; small feathers or sabiki-style rigs fished midwater can pick them up when present.
Llandudno North Shore Shows occasionally for scad (horse mackerel)
Today 47 Low

Sometimes with mackerel at dusk; small feathers can pick them up in late summer.
Llanfairfechan Beach Shows occasionally for scad (horse mackerel)
Today 47 Low

Occasional in warmer months, typically after dark under calmer conditions; small feathers/sabikis can pick them up.

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

Tactics for scad (horse mackerel)

Top baits, best first

  1. Sabiki
  2. Micro Metal (LRF)
  3. Soft Plastic (Finesse Minnow)
  4. Feathers

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Feathers / Sabiki
  2. Float (Sliding)
  3. Dropshot

Full tactics, seasonal detail and more baits are on the Scad (Horse Mackerel) species guide.

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