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Mullet (Thick-lipped) Fishing in West Sussex

West Sussex has 10 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 West Sussex

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

Dell Quay Reliable for mullet (thick-lipped)
Today 55 Fair

Often present around the quay and creek edges; use light float tackle with bread or small bait presentations.
Church Norton Reliable for mullet (thick-lipped)
Today 64 Fair

Can show in calm, clear conditions around tidal creek mouths; bread or small ragworm presentations work.
East Head Reliable for mullet (thick-lipped)
Today 64 Fair

Shoals can patrol the shallows in calm conditions; use bread or a small baited float with minimal disturbance.
Chidham Point Reliable for mullet (thick-lipped)
Today 55 Fair

Often visible in calm summer conditions; use light float or freelined bread close to the margins.
Cobnor Point Reliable for mullet (thick-lipped)
Today 64 Fair

Often cruise the harbour margins in warmer months; use lightly presented bread or small ragworm and keep disturbance low.
Shoreham Harbour East Arm Worth a try for mullet (thick-lipped)
Today 65 Good

May patrol the harbour mouth in warmer months; use light float tackle and bread, though they can be very wary.
Thorney Island Worth a try for mullet (thick-lipped)
Today 64 Fair

Can be encountered around deeper tidal channels and structure; quiet presentation with bread or ragworm helps.
Littlehampton East Pier Worth a try for mullet (thick-lipped)
Today 65 Good

Often seen around the harbour entrance; lightly present bread or ragworm, with minimal weight and patience.
Prinsted Worth a try for mullet (thick-lipped)
Today 55 Fair

Often seen in calm high-water conditions; loose-feed bread or groundbait and use small hooks with bread, maggot or worm.
Itchenor Worth a try for mullet (thick-lipped)
Today 64 Fair

May patrol harbour edges and moorings; loose-feed bread carefully and keep tackle light.

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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