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Common Stingray fishing in Essex
7 rated shore marks in Essex hold common stingray — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.
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Best common stingray marks in Essex
1Dovercourt BeachExcellent · 100Worth a tryOccasional in settled summer conditions; use strong tackle and a large fish or squid bait.2Canvey Island Sea WallExcellent · 97Worth a tryOccasional in warm summer conditions; present crab or fish baits on a pulley or clipped-down rig.3Thorney BayExcellent · 97Worth a tryOccasional in warmer months; present a substantial fish or squid bait and handle carefully.4West Mersea HardExcellent · 96Worth a tryAn occasional summer catch on settled weather tides; use robust gear and crab, squid or fish baits.5Canvey PointExcellent · 96Worth a tryAn occasional warm-water capture; use larger squid, mackerel or crab baits and allow for a long run.6Paglesham East EndExcellent · 96Worth a tryAn occasional warm-season capture; use larger squid, fish or crab baits and handle carefully.7St Peter’s ChapelExcellent · 100Worth a tryOccasional summer visitor over softer ground; present crab, squid or mackerel on a strong running rig.
Tactics for common stingray
Top baits, best first
- Peeler Crab
- Ragworm
- Sandeel
- Squid
Rigs that work, best first
- Pulley Pennel Rig
- Pulley Pennel Dropper
- Up and Over
