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Spotted Ray Fishing in Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight has 7 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.

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Best spotted ray marks in Isle of Wight

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

Brighstone Bay Reliable for spotted ray
Today 65 Good

Use squid, sandeel or mackerel strip on a flowing trace over sandier areas, particularly after dark.
Yaverland Beach Reliable for spotted ray
Today 64 Fair

More likely in settled summer conditions; present small squid-and-mackerel cocktails on the cleaner ground.
Chale Bay Reliable for spotted ray
Today 65 Good

Take small squid, mackerel strip or sandeel baits, especially after dark on mixed sand and shingle.
Grange Chine Reliable for spotted ray
Today 65 Good

Smaller ray possible on sandy patches, particularly during mild summer and autumn nights.
Sandown Beach Worth a try for spotted ray
Today 64 Fair

Occasional on sandy ground, mainly in warmer months; squid-and-mackerel cocktails work well at night.
Sandown Pier Worth a try for spotted ray
Today 64 Fair

Possible in summer and early autumn on sandy patches; fish larger fish or squid baits after dark.
Luccombe Bay Worth a try for spotted ray
Today 65 Good

Most likely after dusk on sandy ground, using squid, sandeel or mackerel strip.

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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