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Corkwing Wrasse Fishing in East Sussex

East Sussex has 4 shore marks rated for corkwing wrasse. They're ranked below by how strongly corkwing 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: May–Oct · green months are prime, the outlined box is this month.

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Best corkwing wrasse marks in East Sussex

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

Beachy Head Ledges Reliable for corkwing wrasse
Today 65 Good

Smaller than ballan wrasse; light tackle and small crab or ragworm work well.
Holywell Ledges Worth a try for corkwing wrasse
Today 65 Good

Smaller wrasse frequent shallow weeded ledges in summer; leger or float-fish small worm and shellfish baits.
Hope Gap Worth a try for corkwing wrasse
Today 65 Good

Small hooks and worm or prawn fished close in around weed-covered chalk give the best chance.
Seaford Head Worth a try for corkwing wrasse
Today 65 Good

Commoner in warmer months on shallow rough ground; small baits and short casts work well.

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

Tactics for corkwing wrasse

Top baits, best first

  1. Harbour Rag (Maddies)
  2. Prawn / Shrimp
  3. Peeler Crab
  4. Mussel

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Float (Sliding)
  2. Split Shot Rig
  3. Dropshot

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

Corkwing Wrasse fishing elsewhere

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