Spotted Ray Fishing in Hampshire

Possible from spring into autumn, particularly on squid, sandeel and fish-strip baits fished well out.

More likely on smaller baits such as squid strip, ragworm or sandeel at night.

Most likely in warmer months on worm, squid strips or small fish baits fished on the sandier patches.

Most likely in warmer months; squid-and-sandeel or crab baits cast beyond the nearshore weed.

Smaller fish than thornbacks; squid and sandeel cocktails work well on sandy patches.

More likely in warmer months on sandy patches; use small fish or squid baits.

An occasional warmer-season ray; fish fresh squid or sandeel bait after dark on the flooding tide.

Possible over the sandier areas, particularly in warmer months; fish small squid and sandeel baits after dark.

Occasional on the mixed shingle and sand; smaller squid-and-worm baits are worthwhile.

Possible in warmer months on sandy ground; fish fresh squid or sandeel baits after dusk.

Smaller squid-and-mackerel or sandeel baits can pick these up in warmer months.

More likely in the warmer months; target clean sand with squid, sandeel or fish-strip baits after dark.

Possible in warmer months; use modest fish or squid baits and avoid the fiercest tidal periods.

An occasional warm-season ray; present a squid-and-sandeel or squid-and-mackerel bait on the sandy margins.