Aberystwyth is approached from the north via the A487 and from the Midlands on the A470 branching left onto the A44. The mark is sighted immediately in front of the castle ruins. There is ample parking right along the front.

GROUND
Reef and rocky fingers, inter spaced with deeper gullies and fissures. Weed growth can be a problem when casting to distance. Odd sandy patches, or patches of finer shingle can be found at range. Casting is, either from a shingle bank at high water, or from the rock over low water.

PROSPECTS
This mark gives a good chance of double figure bass during September, October and early November. Fish big crab baits or mackerel over low water. Conger to double figures also show to fish baits during daylight. Float fished prawn has accounted for pollack to 6lbs from this mark in seasons past. The average pollack weighs between 1 and 2lbs. Cleaner patches hold sizeable dabs. Dogfish can be taken in huge numbers in both daylight and dark to all baits throughout the year. This mark should also hold huss over low water, but few are reported.

TIME AND TIDES
The bigger spring tides give the best results for all species, except bass. Fish the middle sized tides for these, especially when low water falls around dusk and dawn. The same period is also good for pollack. Conger feed best in dark on the smaller tides at range.

BAITS AND RIGS
Little bait is available locally, though some frozen bait is available in the local tackle shop, with a good fishmonger situated just off the high street. Some peeler crab can be collected from the surrounding rock areas. All rigs need to be aimed at long range with bait clips, other than for bassing with a weak link to the lead. Leads between 2 and 5ozs will handle all situations.

WEATHER
Fish rough weather for bass, but calm conditions for conger and pollack. Southwest winds to force 4 are good for the bass, with gentle easterlies preferred for congering. It doesn't matter for the dogfish. Watch for the odd bigger wave coming over the rocks when fishing low water in rough weather.

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