Conger eel fishing marks
9 UK shore marks where anglers catch Conger eel, with the best season and method logged for each.
Where to fish for Conger eel
| Mark | Region | Season | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberaeron | Wales | May–Oct | Squid or fish bait fished after dark from the rock ledges just north of the harbour. |
| Bossiney Haven | South West | Sep–Feb | Mackerel flapper or squid bait fished hard on the bottom in the deeper gullies after dark. |
| Hartland Quay | South West | Jun–Oct | Whole mackerel or squid fished hard on the bottom after dark in the deeper gullies. |
| Holyhead Breakwater | Wales | May–Oct, best after dark | Bottom-fished mackerel flapper or squid over rough ground on heavy tackle at night. |
| Llandudno Pier | Wales | Jun–Oct, night (historic) | Bait fished after dark towards rougher ground near the Great Orme end. |
| Nell's Point (Barry Island) | Wales | Jun–Oct | Heavy gear with a whole mackerel or squid bait fished close to the rocks after dark |
| Penarth Pier | Wales | May–Sep, at night | Bait fished after dark with mackerel flapper around the pier legs (outside the Jun–Aug closure). |
| Porthcawl Breakwater | Wales | Jun–Oct | Heavy paternoster with a fresh mackerel or squid bait fished hard up against the rocks after dark |
| Portpatrick | Scotland | Jun–Oct, mainly after dark | Heavy tackle bait fished over rough harbour-mouth ground after dark. |