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Barmouth Breakwater, South Gwynedd

Mike Thrussell 01 January, 2006 06:35:00

MARK DESCRIPTION
The end of the breakwater gives access to the main channel of the Mawddach Estuary, but fast tides and very rough ground restrict fishing here. Most anglers fish the inner breakwater facing towards the harbour where tidal flow is much less severe over a mainly clean sand bottom.

From the end of the breakwater casting in to the main flow, spinners and redgills can account for good bass to 7lbs over high water.

Bottom fishing with baits and casting towards the harbour locates some fine flounder over 2lbs, dogfish, eels, bass and occasional plaice.

Also try float fishing the edges of the breakwater for mullet, garfish and big sandeels.

The bass move in to the estuary during early April, but the better fish show towards the end of May, staying until late June when they thin out, but return again in August with the peak month September.

Some good winter flounder to 2lbs show in January, February and March, but smaller fish are available all year.

The garfish, plaice and mullet are resident from May to September, as are the eels, and the dogfish again are a permanent species.

TACKLE & BAITS
Fish a two hook rig with longer 18" hook traces here, or a single flowing trace up to 3' long. Leads up to 5ozs will be required to combat the tide flow at times.

The mullet take small bits of mackerel flesh or bread best. Fish worm, mackerel or crab baits for the bass, flats, eels and dogs. Sandeel is best for bass on a long trace.

GETTING THERE
Off the main A470 at Ganllwyd take the A496 to Barmouth. As you enter the town, take the left turn under the railway bridge and follow the promenade road towards the car park running the length of the beach. You pass the breakwater as you head towards the car park.

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