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Mullet (Thick-lipped) fishing in Essex

38 rated shore marks in Essex hold mullet (thick-lipped) — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.

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Best mullet (thick-lipped) marks in Essex

1Creeksea Sea WallExcellent · 90ReliableOften cruise close to the wall in settled summer weather; use light tackle and floating bread or small bait presentations.2Maldon PromenadeGood · 65ReliableOften cruise the promenade margins in summer; loose-feed bread and fish light.3The StroodExcellent · 88ReliableOften show in the channels during summer; use light float gear and bread or small worm baits.4Heybridge BasinGood · 65ReliableSummer visitors around calmer water and moored craft; float-fish bread, small pieces of worm or groundbait lightly.5Cudmore GroveExcellent · 88Worth a tryCan cruise the margins in summer; lightly presented bread or small worm baits are better than heavy beach gear.6HullbridgeExcellent · 87Worth a tryOccasional around the waterfront and creek mouths; approach quietly and use fine, light tackle.7Chalkwell BeachExcellent · 87Worth a tryCan appear along the beach and seawall in warmer weather; use light tackle with bread, small worms or float-fished baits.8Mistley WallsGood · 79Worth a tryMay show around the walls in summer; use light tackle, bread or small baited hooks and avoid heavy leads.9West Mersea HardExcellent · 88Worth a tryOften seen around the hard in summer; light float gear and bread or small pieces of worm can be effective.10Bradwell WatersideExcellent · 90Worth a tryMay patrol the margins in summer; use floating bread or a lightly presented bait where permitted.11Sales PointExcellent · 90Worth a tryMay show over the flats in warm, calm conditions; use light tackle and bread or small baited hooks.12Harwich Ha’penny PierExcellent · 92Worth a tryMay show around harbour and pier water in summer; loose-feed bread and use a light float setup.13Manningtree BeachGood · 79Worth a tryCan show along the calmer edges in summer; use light tackle, bread or small baited hooks.14Three Shells BeachExcellent · 87Worth a tryMay patrol close to the promenade and groynes in summer; use light tackle and bread or small natural baits.15Westcliff BeachExcellent · 87Worth a tryCan show along the seawall in warm weather; use light float gear and bread or small bait presentations.16East Beach ShoeburynessExcellent · 87Worth a tryMay be seen close in during calm weather; use light float or freelined bread tactics where fish are visibly feeding.17East Mersea BeachExcellent · 88Worth a tryMay show in calm summer conditions; target visible fish with light float gear and bread or small baits.18Burnham-on-Crouch Sea WallExcellent · 90Worth a tryMay patrol the wall in summer; loose-feed bread or groundbait and use a small, lightly presented bread bait.19Canvey Island Sea WallExcellent · 85Worth a tryMay cruise close in during summer; use light tackle and floating bread only where they are visibly feeding.20Thorney BayExcellent · 85Worth a tryMay cruise the shallows in summer; use very light tackle and bread or small bait presentations.21Brightlingsea PromenadeExcellent · 89Worth a tryMay patrol along the wall in summer; target quietly with bread or small natural baits and minimal disturbance.22East Mersea StoneExcellent · 88Worth a tryMay show along the tide line in summer; target quietly with floating bread or small baits where permitted.23Coalhouse FortGood · 75Worth a tryMay show along the seawall in summer; fish lightly with bread or floating crust only where safe, clear water permits.24Copperas BayExcellent · 91Worth a tryMay show along the margins in warm weather; use light tackle and small bread or bait-paste offerings.25Point Clear BayExcellent · 89Worth a tryMay patrol the estuary margins in summer; light tackle and floating bread or small bait presentations can work.
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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)

Mullet (Thick-lipped) fishing elsewhere

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