Ardwell Bay and further down, Port Logan Bay, have very deep water and there are strong currents which give rise to Herring, Mackerel, Cod, Coalfish and double figure Pollack are not uncommon. Other species include Wrasse, Lesser Spotted Dogfish and Bass.

Both marks have their own slipway where Rays, Tope and Conger can be caught. There are kelp beds a plenty and Port Logan also has a number of wrecks which yield Pollack, Ling and Conger. Access is much easier at Port Logan than at Ardwell where the road is quite uneven and narrow.

Best baits here would firstly be Sandeel but also Lugworm, Ragworm, Mackerel or Herring are the main favourites. The latter are widely available in the summer to buy or indeed to catch! Lure fishing with feathers or spinners in the evenings when the shoals are in will bring you some good catches. Mackerel is by far the best bait for the bigger Pollack, Cod and Coalfish from the rocks. A running ledger rig is recommended by the locals.

Safety equipment is always strongly recommended when sea fishing but no more so than at these two marks where conditions can be quite tough and the currents are fast.