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Ballan Wrasse Fishing in Kent

Kent has 5 shore marks rated for ballan wrasse. They're ranked below by how strongly ballan wrasse show at each spot, with today's live conditions beside every mark — so you can pick a spot that's worth fishing right now, not just on paper.

When to go

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Best months: Apr–Oct · green months are prime, the outlined box is this month.

Tide Fish the flood

Time of day Daylight sessions fish best

Best ballan wrasse marks in Kent

Ranked by how strongly ballan wrasse show at each mark. The chip on the right is today's live fish forecast.

Ramsgate Western Undercliff Reliable for ballan wrasse
Today 64 Fair

Fish close to rock faces and kelp with crab, ragworm or shellfish bait on a short, strong trace.
North Foreland Worth a try for ballan wrasse
Today 64 Fair

Fish crab, worm or small shellfish baits close to rough ground in warmer months; expect snaggy fishing.
The Warren, Folkestone Worth a try for ballan wrasse
Today 47 Low

Present among the rougher chalk and boulders in summer; use small crab or ragworm baits close in.
Louisa Bay Worth a try for ballan wrasse
Today 64 Fair

Target the chalky margins in calm water with small crab, ragworm or prawn bait tight to cover.
Shakespeare Beach Worth a try for ballan wrasse
Today 51 Fair

A chance close to the chalk and broken ground; use crab or worm baits on a short trace.

Planning ahead? The live fish forecast map compares these marks across the week.

Tactics for ballan wrasse

Top baits, best first

  1. Peeler Crab
  2. Hardback Crab
  3. Ragworm
  4. Prawn / Shrimp

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Float (Sliding)
  2. Texas Rig
  3. Running Ledger

Full tactics, seasonal detail and more baits are on the Ballan Wrasse species guide.

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