Fishing at Borth

BeachCeredigion🐾 Seasonal daytime dog ban★★☆ family

Three miles of open sand and shingle just north of Aberystwyth that fishes at any state of the tide — work worm baits close in for flounder and dabs, then cast further out for bass, turbot and rays when there's a bit of swell running.

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What you can catch

Species	Season	Method
Flounder	Year-round, peak Mar–May	Lugworm or ragworm fished close in on the drop of the tide, especially near stream outfalls.
Bass	Apr–Nov	Peeler crab, sandeel or lures, best when there is some surf running.
Thornback ray	Jun–Oct	Fish or squid bait cast out beyond the bar on a bigger tide.
Turbot / Dabs	May–Sep	Sandeel or worm bait fished over the sandy gullies at range.
Whiting / Codling	Oct–Feb	Bait fished after dark for winter species as the water cools.

Tactics

Borth fishes at any state of the tide — work worm baits close in for flounder and dabs, and cast sandeel or fish baits further out on a rising tide for bass, turbot and rays; a bit of surf generally sharpens the bass fishing.

Best tide: Any state, though a rising tide into darkness favours bass and rays · Best time: Dusk into darkness, especially with some swell running

Dogs

Dogs are banned 1 May–30 September inclusive on the main beach, from the slipway just north of the Lifeboat Station south to the cliffs; dogs are welcome on a lead outside that period, and year-round on the Ynyslas dunes/estuary side.

Access & parking

Free parking is available around the village plus the Community Hall car park just off the seafront, a short walk to the beach. Sat-nav: SY24 5HX.Get directions → Family rating: ★★☆ — Long, gently shelving sand is generally safe, but the exposed Cardigan Bay swell can produce a stronger shorebreak, so keep an eye on younger anglers near the water's edge.

FAQs

Can you take dogs to Borth beach?

Not between 1 May and 30 September, when dogs are banned from the main beach under a Ceredigion Council PSPO; outside that window dogs are allowed on a lead.

What can you catch fishing at Borth?

Flounder and dabs are caught close in on worm bait year-round, with bass, turbot and thornback rays further out when there's some surf, plus whiting and codling in winter.

Is Borth beach good for family or beginner fishing?

Yes — the long, gently shelving sand is easy to fish at any tide state, though it's worth keeping younger anglers back from the water's edge when there's swell running.

Nearby marks

Aberystwyth Stone Jetty · Aberaeron

Last updated 7 July 2026 — sources & disclaimer

Compiled from angling guides, forums and the relevant council's dog byelaws, cross-checked where possible.

Rules and conditions change, so always check current signage and tides before you go. We do our best to keep this accurate but can't promise it's error-free.