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Thornback Ray Fishing in Denbighshire

Denbighshire has 8 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 Denbighshire

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

Presthaven Sands Worth a try for thornback ray
Today 47 Low

Possible when rays are inshore; fish peeler/crab or fish baits into deeper water on the last of the flood and first of ebb.
Rhyl Promenade Worth a try for thornback ray
Today 49 Low

Possible spring–autumn; fish peeler/crab or squid on a pulley pennel, target the bigger tides and keep pressure steady when playing.
Splash Point Worth a try for thornback ray
Today 47 Low

Targets lie on sandier patches; fish bigger baits (squid/mackerel) on a steady flood.
Ffrith Beach Worth a try for thornback ray
Today 47 Low

Occasional on the wider sands; try whole squid or mackerel strip on a pulley rig, best on spring tides into night.
Prestatyn Central Beach Worth a try for thornback ray
Today 47 Low

Sporadic; target warm months with crab or squid baits, fish a single strong hook and a long snood.
Rhyl Beach Worth a try for thornback ray
Today 47 Low

Occasional; try bigger baits (squid, mackerel, crab) on pulley/clip-down rigs. Target deeper gullies on the flood.
Barkby Beach Worth a try for thornback ray
Today 47 Low

Chance in warmer months and after surf; fish big baits (squid/crab-style fish baits) on pulley/long trace.
Gronant Beach Worth a try for thornback ray
Today 47 Low

Occasional over sand/patchy ground; crab or squid on a pulley rig; best chance on bigger tides in warmer months.

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.

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