How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Caernarfon, United Kingdom ? Today is a average day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar bite times, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, nearby tide tables, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...
- Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar bite times and the best moon phases.
- Use the Tide Clock section to sync bite times with high and low tide tables.
- Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
- Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.
Caernarfon, on the Menai Strait in North Wales, offers superb sea fishing with easy access to sheltered tidal waters, surf beaches and rock marks. Anglers target a wide mix of species here, from hard-fighting bass and smoothhound to specimen rays, conger and winter codling, making Caernarfon a genuine North Wales sea fishing hotspot. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Nautical Twilight begins:Sunrise:
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Visibility:65%
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First Quarter Moon
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Distance to earth:393,993 kmProximity:27.5 %
Moon Phases for Caernarfon
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average Day
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minor Time:12:11 am - 02:11 am
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major Time:07:21 am - 09:21 am
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minor Time:02:32 pm - 04:32 pm
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major Time:
07:59 pm -
09:59 pm
Tides Times for Fishing: Tue, 23 Jun
Tide Clock
Tide Graph
Times
| Tide | Time | Height |
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| low | 12:06 am | 6.3 ft |
| high | 06:04 am | 20.83 ft |
| low | 12:49 pm | 5.22 ft |
| high | 06:45 pm | 19.75 ft |
Current Fishing Weather
Wind Speed and Direction
Wind Direction:
Wind Speed:
Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
Fishing Barometer
Atmospheric Pressure:
Change since midnight:
Trend for next 6 hours:
Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
7 Day Fishing Weather
| Date | Major Bite Times | Minor Bite Times | Sun | Moon | Moonphase | Tide Times |
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First Quarter Moon |
high:
, 21.75 ft
, Coeff: 82
low:
, 4.4 ft
high:
, 20.21 ft
, Coeff: 71
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First Quarter Moon |
low:
, 6.3 ft
high:
, 20.83 ft
, Coeff: 76
low:
, 5.22 ft
high:
, 19.75 ft
, Coeff: 68
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Waxing Gibbous |
low:
, 6.69 ft
high:
, 20.24 ft
, Coeff: 71
low:
, 5.71 ft
high:
, 19.75 ft
, Coeff: 68
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Waxing Gibbous |
low:
, 6.73 ft
high:
, 20.05 ft
, Coeff: 70
low:
, 5.84 ft
high:
, 20.18 ft
, Coeff: 71
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Waxing Gibbous |
low:
, 6.4 ft
high:
, 20.21 ft
, Coeff: 71
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, 5.71 ft
high:
, 20.83 ft
, Coeff: 76
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Waxing Gibbous |
low:
, 5.91 ft
high:
, 20.57 ft
, Coeff: 74
low:
, 5.45 ft
high:
, 21.56 ft
, Coeff: 81
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Full Moon |
low:
, 5.35 ft
high:
, 21.03 ft
, Coeff: 77
low:
, 5.15 ft
high:
, 22.21 ft
, Coeff: 86
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Full Moon |
low:
, 4.82 ft
high:
, 21.42 ft
, Coeff: 80
low:
, 4.82 ft
high:
, 22.77 ft
, Coeff: 90
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Fishing Overview Caernarfon
Caernarfon fishing centres on the productive Menai Strait and the exposed shores of Caernarfon Bay, giving shore and boat anglers a wide range of seasonal opportunities. The tidal flow, mixed ground and proximity of deep water mean you can catch everything from summer bass and smoothhound to winter codling and rays within a short drive of the town.
From late spring to early autumn, the Menai Strait and nearby surf beaches fish well for bass, smoothhound, rays and a variety of flatfish. Warm months see mackerel, garfish and scad pushing bait fish close in, especially around tide races and headlands, which in turn draws in bass and pollack. Autumn is prime time for rays and huss from the rockier ground, and as water temperatures drop further, whiting, codling and flounder dominate catches on cleaner sand marks.
Caernarfon gives access to three key habitat types: the fast-flowing Menai Strait, the open surf beaches of Caernarfon Bay, and rough ground rock marks and reefs. The Strait itself offers sheltered but highly tidal fishing; focus on eddies, bends and channel edges where food naturally funnels. Surf beaches towards Dinas Dinlle and beyond provide classic shallow, sandy bass and ray ground. Rocky points and broken ground marks, accessible by boat or from selected shoreline spots, are ideal for conger, bull huss and specimen rays.
For shore anglers, simple but efficient rigs catch the most fish. On the sandy beaches, use a clipped-down one or two-hook pulley or loop rig with 3–5oz grip leads to hold in the tide. Baits such as lugworm, ragworm, crab and sandeel cover most targets; peeler crab is top for bass and smoothhound, while sandeel, bluey or mackerel strip score well for rays and dogs. In the Strait, downsize to lighter leads when possible and fish streamlined rigs to reduce drag from the flow.
Boat fishing out of Caernarfon and nearby marinas opens up deeper marks where tope, conger, big rays and pollack are realistic prospects in season. Anchor over mixed or rough ground with strong uptide or running ledger rigs, using whole mackerel, squid or large fish baits to pick out better fish. On neap tides, drifting the edges of reefs with shads, metal jigs or baited flowing traces can be deadly for pollack, coalfish and gurnards.
Tide timing is critical around Caernarfon. In the Strait, target the period from an hour before slack to a couple of hours into the new run; the water is more manageable and fish move to feed along channel slopes and structure. On the beaches, look for a building surf and fish the flooding tide, particularly the last two hours up to high water at dawn or dusk for bass and rays. Use a headlamp and reflective markers on your tripod at night, because much of the best fishing takes place after dark.
Water clarity and wind direction also influence results. A light onshore breeze that colours the water slightly can transform bass fishing along Caernarfon Bay, while clear, calm conditions often favour scratching tactics with small hooks and worm baits for flounder, dab and school bass in the Strait. Carry a selection of rigs, vary your casting distances until you locate fish-holding gutters or channels, and keep mobile: small positional changes often make the difference between a quiet session and a busy one around Caernarfon.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Caernarfon area
Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 5 beaches and bays in this area.
Llanddwyn Bay - 8.08245399703km , Malltraeth Bay - 10.34918096305km , Aberffraw Bay - 13.6215435784km , Malldraeth Bay - 15.40957043926km , Crigyll Bay - 17.50925281233km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Caernarfon. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.
Afon Seiont - 1.00030521348km , Ynys Lom - 3.81686979355km , Aber-Menai Point - 4.31872467337km , Menai Strait - 7.60356063103km , Llanddwyn Bay - 8.08245399703km , Afon Cefni - 9.23048942752km , Llyn Padarn - 9.29351191253km , Y Glyn - 9.29620850123km , Malldraeth Marsh - 9.3951853199km , Llanddwyn Island - 9.84467860437km , Gored Gôch - 10.20461179997km , Llyn Nantlle Uchaf - 10.30554605076km , Malltraeth Bay - 10.34918096305km , Llyn Peris - 11.44893315008km , Llyn Cwellyn - 11.56173464464km , Pen-y-parc - 11.88112347937km , Afon Craiglas - 11.88967734109km , Dinorwig Surge Pond - 12.08553643583km , Ynys Faelog - 12.13414484149km , Ynys Gaint - 12.45360602725km , Maclyn Bach - 12.5184055207km , Llyn Coron - 12.59693995509km , Ynys Castell - 12.79706235353km , Ynys y Big - 12.99883975594km , Llyn Cwm Dulyn - 13.3344568375km , Marclyn Mawr - 13.47590774853km , Aberffraw Bay - 13.6215435784km , Malldraeth Bay - 15.40957043926km , Glaslyn - 15.76088051546km , Afon Ogwen - 16.15432117558km , Anglesey - 16.36454139258km , Llyn Idwal - 16.59724510066km , Ynys Meibion - 16.67379902963km , Llyn Llydaw - 16.9280083243km , Ynysoedd Duon - 16.95802341105km , Crigyll Bay - 17.50925281233km , Ynys Sŷch - 17.5714430587km , Llyn Bochlwyd - 17.58311413847km , Llyn Ogwen - 17.77454138451km , Llyn Teyrn - 17.8487447441km
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