Trefeddian Beach, Aberdovey, Gwynedd

MARK DESCRIPTION
The northern flank of the Dovey Estuary. Very shallow, averages no more than 7' at 100yds range. Composed of coarse sand and gravel right up to the high water mark.

Primarily a bass beach and inconsistent like so many bass marks are, but capable of producing quality bass at any time.

School bass are present throughout most of the year, but peak periods for the bigger bass last from early May through late June, then again in September and October. Any thornbacks appear at the same time.

Flounder appear from April on, but the biggest fish show over Christmas and the early new year.

Whiting stay inshore from September until mid December, with dab returns best between October and February.

A steady southwest force 3-4 wind gives the best conditions for bass. East winds are poor, though the rays and turbot tend to show in flat calm seas, but dogfish like the same conditions and can be a nuisance. Prolonged heavy seas bring quantities of weed ashore here making fishing impossible.

Neap tides are poor. Fish only the bigger spring tides.

TACKLE AND BAIT
Long range tactics with one hook rigs find occasional thornbacks and turbot when fishing fish baits, but shorter casts up to 70yds are adequate for the bass, especially in surf conditions.

Two and three hook rigs and small Aberdeen hooks pick up flatfish, dogfish and school bass close in during summer. In winter, longer casts take whiting, dabs, dogfish and rockling.

A rolling ledger incorporating a single hook trace up to 2' long can produce good flounder when surf tables are minimal, especially by day.

Bass take sandeels fresh and frozen, crab and ragworm baits. For the rays stick with mackerel or herring, maybe tipped off with squid. Worm and fish baits alternated on the multiple hook rigs pull in the variety. Try razorfish for the post winter flounder, especially after storms.

GETTING THERE
Situated just north of Aberdovey on the A493. Look for a lay-by and car park opposite the cemetery. Follow the footpath through the marked gate which takes you over the railway line and through the golf course to the beach beyond the sand dunes.