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🎣 South Wales Sea Fishing Conditions and Regulations (2025)

Wales has some of the best lure fishing opportunities in the UK, with an extensive coastline and diverse marine habitats. Regulations are in place to protect fish stocks and ensure sustainable fishing. Below are the current recreational fishing rules for Welsh waters.

🌤 Live Weather & Tide Times – South Wales

South WalesWeather

Conditions now: Overcast clouds
Temperature: 13.39°C
Wind: 0.45 m/s

Upcoming Tides for South Wales :

For optimal results, it’s typical to fish from 1 to 2 hours before high tide and continue until the tide begins to ebb.

Thursday 25th September 2025
  • ⬇ Low Tide – 01:45 (1.27m)
  • ⬆ High Tide – 08:00 (9.06m)
  • ⬇ Low Tide – 13:55 (1.36m)
  • ⬆ High Tide – 20:12 (9m)
Friday 26th September 2025
  • ⬇ Low Tide – 02:07 (1.56m)
  • ⬆ High Tide – 08:27 (8.79m)
  • ⬇ Low Tide – 14:18 (1.69m)
  • ⬆ High Tide – 20:37 (8.64m)
Saturday 27th September 2025
  • ⬇ Low Tide – 02:27 (1.9m)
  • ⬆ High Tide – 08:53 (8.44m)
  • ⬇ Low Tide – 14:40 (2.07m)
  • ⬆ High Tide – 21:02 (8.2m)
Sunday 28th September 2025
  • ⬇ Low Tide – 02:49 (2.3m)
  • ⬆ High Tide – 09:21 (7.98m)
  • ⬇ Low Tide – 15:08 (2.54m)
  • ⬆ High Tide – 21:31 (7.66m)
Monday 29th September 2025
  • ⬇ Low Tide – 03:19 (2.8m)
  • ⬆ High Tide – 09:57 (7.44m)
  • ⬇ Low Tide – 15:47 (3.11m)
  • ⬆ High Tide – 22:15 (7.06m)
Tuesday 30th September 2025
  • ⬇ Low Tide – 04:04 (3.4m)
  • ⬆ High Tide – 10:56 (6.9m)
  • ⬇ Low Tide – 17:01 (3.68m)
  • ⬆ High Tide – 23:32 (6.53m)
Wednesday 1st October 2025
  • ⬇ Low Tide – 05:50 (3.9m)
  • ⬆ High Tide – 12:28 (6.61m)
  • ⬇ Low Tide – 19:09 (3.75m)
Thursday 2nd October 2025
  • ⬆ High Tide – 01:24 (6.48m)
  • ⬇ Low Tide – 07:52 (3.67m)
  • ⬆ High Tide – 14:16 (6.97m)
  • ⬇ Low Tide – 20:38 (3.16m)

Other useful information

🌊 Current tide: Spring Tide – stronger currents
🌙 Moon Phase: 🌒 Waxing Crescent
🎣 Fishing Conditions: 😐 Fair (3/10)

Data updates hourly. Source: OpenWeather

🗝️ Key Fishing Rules

SpeciesMinimum SizeBag LimitSeason🎣 Lure Caught?
Bass42cm2 per angler/dayCatch & release Feb–Mar; retention allowed Jan & Apr–Dec✅
Cod35cmNoneOpen✅
Haddock30cmNoneOpen❌
Hake27cmNoneOpen❌
Herring20cmNoneOpen❌
Horse Mackerel15cmNoneOpen✅
Ling63cmNoneOpen✅
Mackerel20cmNoneOpen✅
Plaice27cmNoneOpen❌
Pollock30cmNoneOpen✅
Saithe35cmNoneOpen✅
Sardine11cmNoneOpen❌
Sole24cmNoneOpen❌
Whiting27cmNoneOpen✅

🐟 Protected Species

The following species are protected under UK or Welsh law and must be released immediately if caught:

  • Tope (no parts may be taken)
  • Angel Shark (protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act)
  • White Skate (protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act)
  • Allis Shad (protected species)
  • Twaite Shad (protected species)
  • Giant Goby (protected species)
  • Couch’s Goby (protected species)
  • Bluefin Tuna (strictly protected – fishing prohibited)

📌 Local Restrictions

Currently, there are no additional local restrictions beyond national regulations for Welsh waters.
⚠️ However, Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs) and Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) may have specific rules.
Always double-check with the official Welsh Marine Fisheries Website before fishing.

⚠️ Disclaimer

Regulations are correct to the best of our knowledge. They may change at any time.
Always check the latest updates before you fish.

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