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Small-eyed Ray Fishing in Pembrokeshire

Pembrokeshire has 4 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.

Tide Fish the flood

Time of day Night sessions clearly outfish daylight

Best small-eyed ray marks in Pembrokeshire

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

Freshwater West Reliable for small-eyed ray
Today 65 Good

Good chance in summer/autumn on clean sand; squid-and-mackerel cocktails score, especially after dark.
Whitesands Bay Reliable for small-eyed ray
Today 65 Good

Target in summer/autumn on sand; long casts not always needed—focus on deeper troughs at mid/high water.
Newport Sands Worth a try for small-eyed ray
Today 65 Good

Occasional in warmer months; similar approach to thornbacks—squid/mackerel cocktails into surf gutters at night.
Barafundle Bay Worth a try for small-eyed ray
Today 65 Good

Possible in warmer months on clean ground; present baits low and static on the flood, especially in settled weather.

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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