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Golden-grey Mullet fishing in Essex
14 rated shore marks in Essex hold golden-grey mullet — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.
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Best golden-grey mullet marks in Essex
1HullbridgeExcellent · 95Worth a tryCan show in summer over shallow mud; light float gear and bread or small worm baits help.2Creeksea Sea WallExcellent · 99Worth a tryOccasional summer visitor in clearer, warmer water; small bread or worm baits fished lightly are best.3The StroodExcellent · 96Worth a tryMay appear over shallow mudflat margins in warm weather; stealth and very light tackle help.4Thorpe BayExcellent · 98Worth a tryCan appear in shallow, clear summer water; use light tackle and small bread, worm or ragworm presentations.5Bradwell WatersideExcellent · 97Worth a tryOccasional in the upper estuary during warm conditions; small bread or worm offerings can tempt them.6Paglesham East EndExcellent · 97Worth a tryCan show in shallow creeks in summer; use light float gear with bread or small baited hooks.7Sales PointExcellent · 99Worth a tryOccasional summer visitor in shallow water; stealth and small worm or bread presentations help.8Steeple BayExcellent · 98Worth a tryCan show in calm, clear summer conditions; use light tackle with bread or small worm baits near the edge.9Tollesbury WickExcellent · 98Worth a tryCan show in shallow tidal water during summer; use light tackle, bread or small natural baits, and travel light.10North FambridgeExcellent · 95Worth a tryOccasional in summer around tidal creeks and marina water; bread or small worm baits fished lightly can score.11MaylandseaExcellent · 99Worth a tryMay show along the seawall in warmer months; loose-feed bread or groundbait and use a lightly presented bait.12Southend PierExcellent · 97Shows occasionallyOccasionally present in warm, calm conditions; use small bread or ragworm baits on light tackle.13Maldon PromenadeGood · 65Shows occasionallyOccasional summer visitor in the estuary; target with bread close to the wall.14Holehaven CreekExcellent · 97Shows occasionallyMay enter in summer; target quietly with light float or freelined bread where fish are visibly feeding.
Tactics for golden-grey mullet
Top baits, best first
- Harbour Rag (Maddies)
- White Rag
- Ragworm
- Soft Plastic (Sandeel)
Rigs that work, best first
- Long & Low
- Flowing Trace
- Float (Sliding)
