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Mullet (Thin-lipped) fishing in Essex
4 rated shore marks in Essex hold mullet (thin-lipped) — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.
When to go
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🌊 Fish the flood tide.
Best mullet (thin-lipped) marks in Essex
1Maldon PromenadeGood · 65Worth a tryCan appear in the brackish estuary, especially in warmer weather; bread or small worm baits work.2Heybridge BasinGood · 65Worth a tryCan show in brackish, sheltered water during summer; use fine tackle and bread or small worm baits.3Manningtree BeachExcellent · 83Worth a tryOccasional in the estuary in warm, clear conditions; keep presentation small and unobtrusive.4Grays BeachGood · 65Shows occasionallyPossible in warmer months, particularly where food collects along the river edge; fish discreetly with light gear.
Tactics for mullet (thin-lipped)
Top baits, best first
- Spinner (Sea Trout)
- Harbour Rag (Maddies)
- Ragworm
- Sinking Pencil
Rigs that work, best first
- Bombarda (Casting Float)
- Float (Sliding)
- Split Shot Rig
