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Mullet (Thick-lipped) fishing in Suffolk
16 rated shore marks in Suffolk 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 Suffolk
1Southwold Harbour South WallExcellent · 95ReliableOften visible in calmer water during warmer months; use light gear and bread, small bait pieces or float tactics.2Felixstowe FerryExcellent · 93Worth a tryOften visible around the ferry and harbour influence in summer; use light tackle and bread, floating crust or small baited hooks.3Shotley PointExcellent · 92Worth a tryCan show around sheltered tidal edges in summer; use floating bread or lightly presented bread flake where permitted.4Bawdsey QuayExcellent · 93Worth a tryOccasional around the quay and creek water in summer; bread-based surface or float methods are often effective.5Stutton NessExcellent · 82Worth a tryOften visible in calm weather; use light float tackle and bread or small bait presentations away from strong current.6Pin MillExcellent · 92Worth a tryOften show around the hard and moorings in summer; use light tackle, bread or small bait presentations.7RamsholtExcellent · 92Worth a tryCan show in the cleaner, moving water; float-fish bread or small baited hooks with minimal tackle.8WaldringfieldExcellent · 92Worth a tryOften visible in calm summer conditions; use light tackle, bread or small bait presentations, and avoid casting into boat traffic.9Kyson PointExcellent · 92Worth a tryCan show around sheltered tidal reaches in summer; loose-feed sparingly and use bread or small worm baits.10The Dirty WallExcellent · 100Worth a tryMay appear in calm summer conditions; use light tackle and bread or small natural baits where fish are visible.11Orford QuayExcellent · 95Worth a tryOccasional estuary visitor around moorings and calmer water; feed sparingly and use fine tackle.12Erwarton BayExcellent · 92Worth a tryMay patrol the margins in warmer weather; travel light and use bread or small natural baits near the surface.13Iken CliffsExcellent · 96Worth a tryOccasional in the lower estuary during warmer months; use quiet presentation and light gear.14Freston ShoreExcellent · 93Worth a tryMay cruise the estuary in summer; bread or small worm baits need a quiet, stealthy approach.15Holbrook BayExcellent · 82Worth a tryOccasional in calm, clear conditions; use light float tactics and bread or small bait presentations.16Nacton ShoreExcellent · 93Shows occasionallyMay appear in calm summer conditions; target visible fish with bread or light float-fished baits.
Tactics for mullet (thick-lipped)
Top baits, best first
- Bread (Mullet)
- Harbour Rag (Maddies)
- Ragworm
- Mussel
Rigs that work, best first
- Float (Sliding)
- Split Shot Rig
- Bombarda (Casting Float)