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Whiting Fishing in Cardiff

Cardiff has 8 shore marks rated for whiting. They're ranked below by how strongly whiting 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

Out of season — best Oct–Mar
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Best months: Oct–Mar · green months are prime, the outlined box is this month.

Tide Fish the flood

Time of day Night sessions clearly outfish daylight

Best whiting marks in Cardiff

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

Penarth Pier Reliable for whiting
Today 65 Good

Common in autumn/winter; small worm baits on clipped-down or 2-hook flapper works well in the run.
Cardiff Bay Barrage Reliable for whiting
Today 65 Good

Autumn–winter staple after dark; small hooks and fish strips; keep leads heavy enough to hold in the flow.
River Taff Mouth Reliable for whiting
Today 65 Good

Autumn–winter; small hooks (1/0–2) with lug/squid cocktails, bites often come on the slackening tide.
Grangetown Foreshore Reliable for whiting
Today 65 Good

Autumn/winter evenings; small baits of lug/squid on 1/0–2/0, keep rigs tight to avoid tangles in tide.
Cardiff Yacht Club Wall Worth a try for whiting
Today 65 Good

Autumn/winter sport on small cocktails (lug+rag); fish into the flow with 1–3oz and keep baits fresh.
Cardiff Bay Outer Harbour Worth a try for whiting
Today 65 Good

Autumn/winter chance after dark; small hooks with squid/rag; bites can be fast in the tide so use grip leads as needed.
Llandaff Weir Shows occasionally for whiting
Today 65 Good

Sometimes in cooler months when salinity is up; small lug/rag baits and keep hooks close to the deck.
Blackweir Shows occasionally for whiting
Today 65 Good

Rare/seasonal when salt pushes up; small hooks and worm/strip baits, best on colder evenings.

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

Tactics for whiting

Top baits, best first

  1. Lugworm
  2. White Rag
  3. Mackerel Strip
  4. Squid

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Three-Hook Clip Down
  2. Three-Hook Flapper
  3. Long & Low

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

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