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Mullet (Thick-lipped) Fishing in Vale of Glamorgan

Vale of Glamorgan 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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Time of day Daylight sessions fish best

Best mullet (thick-lipped) marks in Vale of Glamorgan

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

Penarth Marina Breakwater Reliable for mullet (thick-lipped)
Today 65 Good

Frequent in calm spells inside/along the wall; bread flake or small pieces with light float/ledger and fine hooks.
The Knap (Barry) Worth a try for mullet (thick-lipped)
Today 65 Good

Summer in calmer water; float fish bread or small bits of rag near harbour edges.
Jackson’s Bay (Barry) Worth a try for mullet (thick-lipped)
Today 65 Good

Seen in warmer months in the sheltered water; float or light ledger with bread/soft baits.
Sully Bay Shows occasionally for mullet (thick-lipped)
Today 65 Good

Occasional near calmer corners in summer; best targeted with light float/ledger and small baits, keeping disturbance low.
Gileston Beach Shows occasionally for mullet (thick-lipped)
Today 65 Good

Occasional in calmer spells near estuary influence; try bread/float or light leger with small hooks.
Limpert Bay Shows occasionally for mullet (thick-lipped)
Today 65 Good

Occasional in calm spells near any freshwater influence/quiet corners; small pieces of bread or worm fished lightly near the edge.
Porthkerry Beach Shows occasionally for mullet (thick-lipped)
Today 65 Good

Sometimes in settled summer conditions; bread or small rag under a float in calm water inside the bay.

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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