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Golden-grey Mullet Fishing in West Sussex

West Sussex has 6 shore marks rated for golden-grey mullet. They're ranked below by how strongly golden-grey mullet 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 golden-grey mullet marks in West Sussex

Ranked by how strongly golden-grey mullet show at each mark. The chip on the right is today's live fish forecast.

Church Norton Worth a try for golden-grey mullet
Today 64 Fair

Occasional in summer over clean shallows, particularly during calm high-water periods.
Thorney Island Worth a try for golden-grey mullet
Today 64 Fair

Most likely in summer over clean sandier ground; small worm baits fished lightly are effective.
Chidham Point Worth a try for golden-grey mullet
Today 55 Fair

Can enter the harbour in summer; small, discreet bread or worm presentations give the best chance.
Pagham Harbour Entrance Worth a try for golden-grey mullet
Today 64 Fair

Occasional summer visitor over sandy shallows; fish small natural baits lightly and avoid heavy disturbance.
Dell Quay Worth a try for golden-grey mullet
Today 55 Fair

May appear in warmer months around shallow harbour margins; approach quietly and use fine float tackle.
Itchenor Worth a try for golden-grey mullet
Today 64 Fair

A summer possibility in the harbour; small worm, bread or fine float gear can produce takes.

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

Tactics for golden-grey mullet

Top baits, best first

  1. Harbour Rag (Maddies)
  2. White Rag
  3. Ragworm
  4. Soft Plastic (Sandeel)

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Long & Low
  2. Flowing Trace
  3. Float (Sliding)

Full tactics, seasonal detail and more baits are on the Golden-grey Mullet species guide.

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