Where’s The Fish? Logo for Where's The Fish?

Thornback Ray Fishing in Conwy

Conwy has 9 shore marks rated for thornback ray. They're ranked below by how strongly thornback 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

Out of season — best Mar–Jul, Sep–Oct
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Best months: Mar–Jul, Sep–Oct · green months are prime, the outlined box is this month.

Tide Fish the flood

Time of day Night sessions clearly outfish daylight

Best thornback ray marks in Conwy

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

Abergele Pensarn Beach Reliable for thornback ray
Today 47 Low

Better chance on bigger tides and at night; squid/mackerel or crab baits on strong gear; leave baits static in the gutters.
Towyn Beach Worth a try for thornback ray
Today 49 Low

Possible on larger tides and at night; try whole squid or large fish baits on pulley rigs.
Conwy Morfa Beach Worth a try for thornback ray
Today 47 Low

Occasional from late spring to autumn; large crab/squid baits on a pulley rig, target deeper gutters on bigger tides.
Llandudno West Shore Worth a try for thornback ray
Today 47 Low

Occasional; target with peeler crab or large squid/fish baits, especially after a blow.
Old Colwyn Worth a try for thornback ray
Today 49 Low

Occasional from the cleaner ground; try larger fish/squid baits on pulley rigs, especially on bigger tides into night.
Penrhyn Bay Worth a try for thornback ray
Today 49 Low

Possible where sand meets rougher patches; fish big baits (squid/mackerel) on pulley/clip-down, dusk into night.
Llanfairfechan Beach Shows occasionally for thornback ray
Today 47 Low

Possible from the cleaner ground on bigger squid/fish baits; longer casts and fishing into the night improve chances.
Colwyn Bay Shows occasionally for thornback ray
Today 49 Low

Occasional, more likely in warmer months; use a big squid or crab bait and be ready for a long, steady fight.
Porth Eirias Shows occasionally for thornback ray
Today 49 Low

Possible but not reliable; try big squid or fish baits from the outer wall into deeper water on a larger tide, mainly at night.

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

Tactics for thornback ray

Top baits, best first

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

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Pulley Pennel Dropper
  2. Up and Over
  3. Long & Low

Full tactics, seasonal detail and more baits are on the Thornback Ray species guide.

Thornback Ray fishing elsewhere

Thornback Ray in Bridgend Thornback Ray in Carmarthenshire Thornback Ray in Ceredigion Thornback Ray in Cornwall Thornback Ray in Denbighshire Thornback Ray in Devon Thornback Ray in Dorset Thornback Ray in East Sussex Thornback Ray in Flintshire Thornback Ray in Gloucestershire Thornback Ray in Gwynedd Thornback Ray in Hampshire Thornback Ray in Isle of Anglesey Thornback Ray in Isle of Wight Thornback Ray in Kent Thornback Ray in Monmouthshire Thornback Ray in Neath Port Talbot Thornback Ray in Newport Thornback Ray in Pembrokeshire Thornback Ray in Somerset Thornback Ray in Swansea Thornback Ray in Vale of Glamorgan Thornback Ray in West Sussex