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Smoothhound Fishing in Conwy

Conwy has 9 shore marks rated for smoothhound. They're ranked below by how strongly smoothhound 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

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Best smoothhound marks in Conwy

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

Conwy Morfa Beach Worth a try for smoothhound
Today 47 Low

Summer chance on peeler/crab or rag cocktails; best on warm evenings and the first of the flood when scent carries.
Llandudno West Shore Worth a try for smoothhound
Today 47 Low

Summer chance when crabs are about; peeler/hardback crab baits, steady pressure in the fight.
Abergele Pensarn Beach Worth a try for smoothhound
Today 47 Low

Summer chance in settled spells; peelers/crab baits and a running ledger; keep lines tight for rattling bites.
Towyn Beach Worth a try for smoothhound
Today 49 Low

Summer chance if crabs are present; peeler/crab sections on strong tackle and a pulley rig.
Conwy Sands Worth a try for smoothhound
Today 47 Low

Summer chance on peeler/crab; best on bigger tides with a longer cast to the cleaner channels.
Penrhyn Bay Shows occasionally for smoothhound
Today 49 Low

Rare but possible on clean sand in warm months; crab or worm baits, fish the flooding tide for best chance.
Penmaenmawr Beach Shows occasionally for smoothhound
Today 47 Low

Occasional in warmer months on crab/mussel; target the cleaner ground with strong tackle and longer casts.
Colwyn Bay Shows occasionally for smoothhound
Today 49 Low

Rare but possible in warm spells; crab baits on pulley/clip-down rigs with a steady retrieve after the take.
Deganwy Beach Shows occasionally for smoothhound
Today 47 Low

Uncommon in the upper estuary; if present, crab baits on the biggest summer tides.

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

Tactics for smoothhound

Top baits, best first

  1. Peeler Crab
  2. Soft Crab
  3. Hardback Crab
  4. Hermit Crab

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Pulley Pennel Rig
  2. Running Ledger
  3. Up and Over

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

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