Cardigan Bay North
- Saltwater
- Bay
Cardigan Bay North
- Saltwater
- Bay
- Sq. miles
- 275
- Boat Ramps
- 0
- Access Points
- 0
- Species
- 43
Cardigan Bay North is a dynamic and scenic marine environment along the coast of Gwynedd, Wales. This section of Cardigan Bay features a predominantly sandy shoreline, often backed by sand dunes, creating extensive beaches ideal for shore fishing. The waters support a mix of coastal leisure activities, with the bay itself offering both sheltered estuarine areas and more exposed open coastlines, providing diverse angling opportunities from the beach and by boat.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at Cardigan Bay North and what's needed to catch them.
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Atlantic Herring
Clupea harengus
Atlantic Horse Mackerel
Trachurus trachurus
Atlantic Mackerel
Scomber scombrus
Ballan Wrasse
Labrus bergylta
Black Seabream
Spondyliosoma cantharus
Blonde Ray
Raja brachyura
Brill
Scophthalmus rhombus
Bull Huss
Scyliorhinus stellaris
Coalfish
Pollachius virens
Common Sole
Solea solea
Conger Eel
Conger conger
Corkwing Wrasse
Symphodus melops
Cuckoo Ray
Leucoraja naevus
Cuckoo Wrasse
Labrus mixtus
Dab
Limanda limanda
European Flounder
Platichthys flesus
European Plaice
Pleuronectes platessa
European Seabass
Dicentrarchus labrax
European Sprat
Sprattus sprattus
Goldsinny Wrasse
Ctenolabrus rupestris
Grey Gurnard
Eutrigla gurnardus
Grey Triggerfish
Balistes capriscus
John Dory
Zeus faber
Lesser Spotted Dogfish
Scyliorhinus canicula
Lesser Weever
Echiichthys vipera
Ling
Molva molva
Pollack
Pollachius pollachius
Poor Cod
Trisopterus minutus
Pouting
Trisopterus luscus
Red Gurnard
Chelidonichthys cuculus
Red Mullet
Mullus surmuletus
Sea Trout
Salmo trutta
Small-eyed Ray
Raja microocellata
Spotted Ray
Raja montagui
Starry Smooth-hound
Mustelus asterias
Thicklip Grey Mullet
Chelon labrosus
Thornback Ray
Raja clavata
Tope
Galeorhinus galeus
Tub Gurnard
Chelidonichthys lucerna
Turbot
Scophthalmus maximus
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Cardigan Bay North. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.
Barmouth Beach Sewer Outfall Beacon
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PETER VARKEVISSER (POSSIBLY)
Know where you can legally fish on Cardigan Bay North
See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.
England licenses and regulations
England Boating Regulations
Canal & River Trust is the navigation authority for most inland canals and rivers in England and Wales, covering boat licences, registration, and rules of navigation. For coastal/sea boating the national Maritime & Coastguard Agency guidance applies instead.
England Fishing License
An Environment Agency rod fishing licence is required to fish for salmon, trout, freshwater fish, smelt or eel in England. Buy a short-term or annual licence online via GOV.UK; junior licences are free but must be registered.
England Fishing Regulations
The official Environment Agency freshwater rod-fishing byelaws for England: close seasons, size and catch limits, permitted baits and methods, and rod limits. These apply in addition to holding a rod licence.
England Stream Access Laws
Closest official page on public access to land and water in England. Note there is no general public right to fish - fishing rights are privately owned, so you need the owner's or club's permission or a permit even where access on foot exists.
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