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Ballan Wrasse fishing in North Yorkshire
26 rated shore marks in North Yorkshire hold ballan wrasse — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.
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Best ballan wrasse marks in North Yorkshire
1Saltwick BayExcellent · 95ReliableFish crab, prawn or worm close to kelp and boulders in calm summer conditions.2Cloughton WykeExcellent · 98ReliableFish small crab, worm or prawn baits tight to kelp-covered rocks in calmer summer conditions.3Scalby MillsExcellent · 100ReliableFish small crab, ragworm or worm-and-squid baits tight to kelp-covered snags; use robust tackle and expect losses.4CowbarExcellent · 100ReliableTarget close-in kelp and crevices in warmer months using crab or worm on a short, robust flowing trace.5Black RocksExcellent · 100ReliableA summer daylight fish around kelp-filled cracks; present crab, ragworm or mussel on a short, strong rig.6HolbeckExcellent · 100ReliableFish close among kelp and boulders in summer with crab or worm baits; expect snags and use robust tackle.7Long NabExcellent · 100ReliableA summer daylight fish from kelp-filled gullies; present crab or ragworm close to cover.8Scalby NessExcellent · 100ReliableA summer species tight to kelp-covered rock; present crab, prawn or worm bait close in and use robust tackle.9Jackson’s BayExcellent · 100ReliableFish light tackle tight to kelp and gullies with ragworm, peeler crab or small crab baits.10Filey North CliffExcellent · 100ReliableFish worm, crab or prawn baits tight to kelp-covered rocks in settled summer conditions.11Sandsend NessExcellent · 100ReliableFish close to kelp and rock with small crab, worm or rag baits; use strong tackle to prevent snags.12Whitestone PointExcellent · 95ReliableTarget in summer with crab, worm or small shellfish baits placed tight to kelp and rock pockets.13Staithes North WallExcellent · 100Worth a tryPresent among the rockier edges in summer; use short-range crab, ragworm or prawn baits tight to structure.14Staithes South WallExcellent · 100Worth a trySummer capture close to kelp and crevices; fish short with crab, ragworm or prawn bait.15Burniston BayExcellent · 100Worth a tryFound tight to kelp and boulders in summer; fish small crab, ragworm or prawn baits very close to cover.16Hundale PointExcellent · 98Worth a tryFish close among kelp and rock with crab, worm or prawn baits in calm summer conditions.17Marine DriveExcellent · 100Worth a tryPresent in kelpier summer conditions; fish short with crab, ragworm or prawn baits and expect snags.18Port MulgraveExcellent · 100Worth a trySummer daylight species tight to kelp and rocks; present small crab or ragworm baits close in.19Stoupe BeckExcellent · 100Worth a tryFish close to kelp-fringed rock in summer with crab, worm or small soft-plastic lures.20Hawsker BottomsExcellent · 95Worth a tryA summer possibility around kelp-covered rocks; use small crab, worm or shellfish baits.21Brackenberry WykeExcellent · 100Worth a trySummer resident among kelp and boulders; fish crab, ragworm or small soft plastics close in.22Hayburn WykeExcellent · 100Worth a tryFish small crab, worm or shellfish baits tight to kelp-covered ledges during warmer months.23Filey BriggExcellent · 100Worth a trySummer possibility among kelp and crevices; fish small crab or worm baits close to the rocks.24Boggle HoleExcellent · 100Worth a tryA summer possibility tight to kelp-covered rocks; present crab or worm bait close in with stout tackle.25Cornelian BayExcellent · 100Worth a tryOccasional around kelp-covered rocks in warmer months; small crab or worm baits fished close in.
Tactics for ballan wrasse
Top baits, best first
- Peeler Crab
- Hardback Crab
- Ragworm
- Prawn / Shrimp
Rigs that work, best first
- Float (Sliding)
- Texas Rig
- Running Ledger
