Corkwing Wrasse Fishing in 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

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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 Isle of Wight

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

Bembridge Ledge Reliable for corkwing wrasse
Today 64 Fair

Take small worm or crab baits around weed-fringed crevices in calm summer conditions.

Castlehaven Reliable for corkwing wrasse
Today 65 Good

Frequent smaller wrasse in kelp gullies, especially through summer.

Rocken End Reliable for corkwing wrasse
Today 65 Good

A regular smaller wrasse on light tackle in the shallow rough ground.

Steephill Cove Reliable for corkwing wrasse
Today 65 Good

A smaller-hook wrasse target around shallow weed and crevices in summer.

Binnel Bay Reliable for corkwing wrasse
Today 65 Good

Smaller wrasse taken on light gear and small crab or rag baits around weed beds.

Bembridge Foreland Reliable for corkwing wrasse
Today 64 Fair

Small crab or worm baits fished close in can produce these colourful summer wrasse.

Ventnor Haven Reliable for corkwing wrasse
Today 65 Good

A common smaller wrasse around weeded harbour stones; fish worm or small crab baits close in.

Woody Bay Reliable for corkwing wrasse
Today 65 Good

Take small hooked worm or prawn baits fished tightly beside the rocks in warmer months.

Bonchurch Reliable for corkwing wrasse
Today 65 Good

A frequent smaller wrasse over weed-fringed ledges; light tackle and small worm or crab baits.

St Catherine’s Point Reliable for corkwing wrasse
Today 65 Good

Common on lighter tackle in shallow kelpy ground, especially through summer.

Culver Cliff Reliable for corkwing wrasse
Today 64 Fair

Smaller wrasse common over weedy ledges; use light tackle and small baited hooks.

Freshwater Bay Worth a try for corkwing wrasse
Today 65 Good

A frequent smaller wrasse around weed and ledges in summer; use small hooks with ragworm or tiny crab baits.

Alum Bay Worth a try for corkwing wrasse
Today 65 Good

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.

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.

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