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Spotted Ray Fishing in Pembrokeshire

Pembrokeshire has 5 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 Pembrokeshire

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

Newgale Beach Reliable for spotted ray
Today 65 Good

More likely in warmer months; fish fresh fish baits on a running rig; longer casts can help on calm seas.
Freshwater East Reliable for spotted ray
Today 65 Good

Shows in warmer months; clean sand casts help; squid/mackerel baits, steady retrieve not needed—leave static.
Marloes Sands Reliable for spotted ray
Today 65 Good

Often taken over clean sand on calmer nights; fish clipped-down crab/sandeel at range and leave baits static.
Traeth Llyfn Worth a try for spotted ray
Today 65 Good

Possible on sandy patches in summer/autumn; squid or sandeel, slow retrieves if using baited spoons.
Telpyn Point Shows occasionally for spotted ray
Today 65 Good

Occasional from cleaner patches at the base of the point; try longer casts with squid or fish baits on a running ledger.

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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