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Mullet (Thick-lipped) Fishing in East Sussex

East Sussex has 7 shore marks rated for mullet (thick-lipped). They're ranked below by how strongly mullet (thick-lipped) 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 mullet (thick-lipped) marks in East Sussex

Ranked by how strongly mullet (thick-lipped) show at each mark. The chip on the right is today's live fish forecast.

Hastings Harbour Arm Reliable for mullet (thick-lipped)
Today 65 Good

Often patrol the harbour water in warmer months; use light float gear and bread or small bait offerings.
Sovereign Harbour Outer Wall Worth a try for mullet (thick-lipped)
Today 65 Good

May patrol the harbour entrance in calm weather; lightly present bread or small bait beneath a float.
Cuckmere Haven Worth a try for mullet (thick-lipped)
Today 65 Good

Can appear around the mouth and beach edges in summer; keep tackle light and discreet.
Rye Harbour Arm Worth a try for mullet (thick-lipped)
Today 59 Fair

Occasional around sheltered harbour water; use bread or fish-flake discreetly and avoid heavy terminal tackle.
King Alfred Beach Worth a try for mullet (thick-lipped)
Today 65 Good

Occasional along the frontage in calm weather; use light tackle with bread or small ragworm baits.
Black Rock Beach Worth a try for mullet (thick-lipped)
Today 65 Good

Can show around the marina approaches in calm, clear conditions; bread or small float-fished baits can produce.
Holywell Beach Worth a try for mullet (thick-lipped)
Today 65 Good

May patrol close in during settled weather; use bread or small baited float tactics where water is clear.

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

Tactics for mullet (thick-lipped)

Top baits, best first

  1. Bread (Mullet)
  2. Harbour Rag (Maddies)
  3. Ragworm
  4. Mussel

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Float (Sliding)
  2. Split Shot Rig
  3. Bombarda (Casting Float)

Full tactics, seasonal detail and more baits are on the Mullet (Thick-lipped) species guide.

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