A new coastline to explore
5 coastal counties now covered: Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire, and the Isle of Wight.
Isle of Wight has 13 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
In season nowBest months: May–Oct · green months are prime, the outlined box is this month.
Tide Fish the flood
Time of day Daylight sessions fish best
Ranked by how strongly corkwing wrasse show at each mark. The chip on the right is today's live fish forecast.
Take small worm or crab baits around weed-fringed crevices in calm summer conditions.
Frequent smaller wrasse in kelp gullies, especially through summer.
A regular smaller wrasse on light tackle in the shallow rough ground.
A smaller-hook wrasse target around shallow weed and crevices in summer.
Smaller wrasse taken on light gear and small crab or rag baits around weed beds.
Small crab or worm baits fished close in can produce these colourful summer wrasse.
A common smaller wrasse around weeded harbour stones; fish worm or small crab baits close in.
Take small hooked worm or prawn baits fished tightly beside the rocks in warmer months.
A frequent smaller wrasse over weed-fringed ledges; light tackle and small worm or crab baits.
Common on lighter tackle in shallow kelpy ground, especially through summer.
Smaller wrasse common over weedy ledges; use light tackle and small baited hooks.
A frequent smaller wrasse around weed and ledges in summer; use small hooks with ragworm or tiny crab baits.
A common smaller summer wrasse around the rocks; light float or leger tackle with prawn works well.
Planning ahead? The live fish forecast map compares these marks across the week.
Top baits, best first
Rigs that work, best first
Full tactics, seasonal detail and more baits are on the Corkwing Wrasse species guide.
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New region just landed
We’ve added a whole new stretch of coastline — from Kent round to Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
5 coastal counties now covered: Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire, and the Isle of Wight.
Every mark comes with a full guide, target species, baits and rigs, and live fishing forecasts.
Weather, tide, and sea conditions are already synced for every new mark, so you can plan a session right away.