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Smoothhound Fishing in Neath Port Talbot

Neath Port Talbot has 10 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 Neath Port Talbot

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

Rhossili Bay Reliable for smoothhound
Today 65 Good

Summer mark; after dark or on big tides, cast to sandbanks with crab/peeler or worm cocktails; keep moving if bites dry up.
Kenfig Burrows Reliable for smoothhound
Today 65 Good

Summer sport on crab baits; look for deeper runnels and fish the first half of the flood.
Aberavon Pier Worth a try for smoothhound
Today 65 Good

Summer only; peeler crab or hardback, clean-sand presentations. Aim for warm evenings and a pushing tide.
Aberavon Seafront Worth a try for smoothhound
Today 65 Good

Summer visitor; crab baits are best, and a clean seabed with some depth helps—target the deeper channels on bigger tides.
Baglan Beach Worth a try for smoothhound
Today 60 Fair

Summer chance; crab or small fish baits, best on warm evenings—use abrasion leader for sandy patches.
Worm’s Head Worth a try for smoothhound
Today 65 Good

Occasional on nearby clean patches; peeler/crab baits on a flowing tide in warmer months—keep leads light to avoid snagging.
Baglan Point Worth a try for smoothhound
Today 60 Fair

Summer chance; peeler crab or razorfish-style baits on a pulley rig over mixed ground.
Oxwich Bay Shows occasionally for smoothhound
Today 63 Fair

Possible in summer, not guaranteed; peeler/crab or squid cocktails on pulley rigs. Best on the flood with some surf and warmer water.
Baglan Bay Shows occasionally for smoothhound
Today 60 Fair

Possible in warm months; peeler crab or fish baits on a strong pulley rig, long cast to cleaner sand.
Mewslade Bay Shows occasionally for smoothhound
Today 65 Good

Occasional on cleaner patches; crab or squid baits on a pulley/long hooklength, best on warm evenings.

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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