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Small-eyed Ray Fishing in Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight has 5 shore marks rated for small-eyed ray. They're ranked below by how strongly small-eyed ray 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: Apr–Oct · green months are prime, the outlined box is this month.

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Best small-eyed ray marks in Isle of Wight

Ranked by how strongly small-eyed ray show at each mark. The chip on the right is today's live fish forecast.

Compton Bay Reliable for small-eyed ray
Today 65 Good

A smaller ray likely over clean sand; squid, sandeel and fish-strip cocktails work well.
Brighstone Bay Reliable for small-eyed ray
Today 65 Good

Most likely from the cleaner sand in calm, warmer months; fish squid or fish-strip baits at range.
Atherfield Bay Reliable for small-eyed ray
Today 65 Good

More likely over cleaner sandy patches; squid, sandeel and mackerel strip are useful baits.
Shanklin Beach Worth a try for small-eyed ray
Today 65 Good

Possible on evening or night tides over sand; use squid, sandeel or cocktail baits.
Seagrove Bay Worth a try for small-eyed ray
Today 64 Fair

Can show on cleaner sand during warmer months; squid and mackerel strip cocktails are useful after dark.

Planning ahead? The live fish forecast map compares these marks across the week.

Tactics for small-eyed ray

Top baits, best first

  1. Sandeel
  2. Launce
  3. Squid

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Pulley Pennel Rig
  2. Up and Over
  3. Long & Low

Full tactics, seasonal detail and more baits are on the Small-eyed Ray species guide.

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