Conger Eel (Conger conger) — sea-fishing target species in West Cork

Conger Eel in West Cork

Conger conger

Ireland

Conger Eel in West Cork, Ireland: peak season Jun-Sep. Typical marks: rocky shore, kelp edge, tidal race.

Season in West Cork

Peak
Jun-Sep
Good
May, Oct
Possible
Nov-Apr

Bait & technique

Recommended bait
Hardback Crab, Prawn / Shrimp, Squid/Cuttle Strip
Top techniques
Bottom fishing / ledgering, Vertical / shore jigging

About this coast

Typical marks
rocky shore, kelp edge, tidal race, offshore wreck
Tidal character
Macrotidal (large tidal range)
Water character
Cool-temperate waters (< 17 °C summer peak)

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