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Spotted Ray Fishing in Gwynedd

Gwynedd has 6 shore marks rated for spotted ray. They're ranked below by how strongly spotted 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: Mar–Oct · green months are prime, the outlined box is this month.

Tide Fish the flood

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Best spotted ray marks in Gwynedd

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

Barmouth Bay Reliable for spotted ray
Today 65 Good

Taken over clean sand in summer/autumn; fish big squid or fish baits and be prepared for long-range casts.
Pwllheli Beach (South Beach) Worth a try for spotted ray
Today 65 Good

Summer/autumn possibility on clean sand; present bigger baits (squid/sandeel) and be patient on the flood.
Hell’s Mouth (Porth Neigwl) Worth a try for spotted ray
Today 65 Good

Occasional in summer/autumn; similar tactics to thornback. Long casts and steady bait presence help in strong tide-run.
Dyffryn Ardudwy Beach Worth a try for spotted ray
Today 65 Good

Occasional mixed with thornbacks; dusk/night on the flood; fish baits or squid over slightly broken ground.
Fairbourne Beach Worth a try for spotted ray
Today 65 Good

Occasional; similar approach to thornback—fish mid-to-long range on clean ground.
Porth Ceiriad Shows occasionally for spotted ray
Today 65 Good

An occasional catch from the sandier ground in summer; fish a steady bottom bait through the flood and around high water.

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

Tactics for spotted ray

Top baits, best first

  1. Sandeel
  2. Squid
  3. Mackerel Strip
  4. Bluey (Pacific Saury)

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 Spotted Ray species guide.

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