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Mullet (Thick-lipped) Fishing in Kent

Kent has 11 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 Kent

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

The Stade, Folkestone Reliable for mullet (thick-lipped)
Today 51 Fair

Often patrol harbour-side water and the surface line; use light tackle, bread or small bait presentations.
Viking Bay Worth a try for mullet (thick-lipped)
Today 64 Fair

May show around the harbour and calm bay margins in summer; use light float gear and bread or small ragworm baits.
Folkestone Harbour Arm Worth a try for mullet (thick-lipped)
Today 51 Fair

May patrol sheltered harbour water in warmer months; bread or small worm baits on light float tackle can tempt them.
Sunny Sands Worth a try for mullet (thick-lipped)
Today 51 Fair

Often patrol around the harbour and beach margins; use light float tackle, bread or small worm baits.
Oare Marshes Worth a try for mullet (thick-lipped)
Today 55 Fair

Often visible in calm, warm conditions; use light tackle and bread, floating crust or small worm baits.
Harty Ferry Worth a try for mullet (thick-lipped)
Today 55 Fair

Occasional in calm, warmer conditions; use light tackle and bread or small bait presentations.
Denton Wharf Worth a try for mullet (thick-lipped)
Today 60 Fair

May appear in the warmer months; travel light, use small bread or worm baits, and keep disturbance low.
The Ship and Lobster Worth a try for mullet (thick-lipped)
Today 60 Fair

May show in calm, clear summer conditions; use light float tackle with bread or small worm baits.
Lower Hope Point Worth a try for mullet (thick-lipped)
Today 60 Fair

May show in summer around calmer inshore water; loose-feed bread and fish a light float where practical.
Cliffe Fort Worth a try for mullet (thick-lipped)
Today 60 Fair

May patrol tidal margins in summer; bread or small floating baits can work in calmer water.
Greenhithe Shows occasionally for mullet (thick-lipped)
Today 59 Fair

Occasional around calmer urban river margins in summer; use light tackle and small bread or worm offerings.

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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