A good day

Another bass on the lure for a north wales angler

A very good day’s fishing – sunny and calm weather, what more could anyone ask for? Well apart from a bigger bass, but that will come as the summer months approach us. This one was also taken on a small plastic lure, showcasing that even smaller lures can still land you a beauty! Caught on the Menai Straits, this stunning catch is just the beginning of an exciting fishing season.

The Magic of Small Lures

In North Wales, we’re spoiled for choice when it comes to great fishing spots. For one angler, a small plastic lure proved to be the ticket to landing a beautiful bass. The thrill of reeling in a fish like this is what makes fishing so addictive.

Why Fish on the Menai Straits?

With its crystal-clear waters and picturesque coastline, the Menai Straits offer a unique and exhilarating fishing experience. From bass to other species and more, there’s something for every angler on this famous fishing destination.

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Bass fishing

The Bass Season has been Extended for Recreational Anglers From 01 December 2023 the recreational fishing arrangements will be amended so that the catch-and-release period runs from 01 February to 31 March only.
Good news for bass enthusiasts! The updated regulations for 2026 are now published on legislation.gov.uk.
The recreational bass bag limit has been officially uplifted to 3 Sea Bass per angler, per day.

Belan point

Car parking is to the right hand side of the beach near the end of the road just as you reach the bend.Then walk a one and half mile trek along the dune sand path. Fish between low and high,your better off fishing this venue with a small tide as the current runs hard.
Tope on fish baits some very nice flounders can be had with bass on lug crab and ragworm the best time is about 1 hour after high then fish it down the ebb.

Llŷn Peninsula

The long finger of the llyn peninsula probes deep into the sea. The northern coast is mainly rocky and the bays are small. For excellent bass head to the storm beaches to the west. The rocks hold good sized pollack and wrasse. Big shoals of bass run along the reefs when sand eels and mackerel are around in late summer they patrol the rolling surf beaches