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Thornback Ray fishing in East Riding of Yorkshire

26 rated shore marks in East Riding of Yorkshire hold thornback ray — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.

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Best thornback ray marks in East Riding of Yorkshire

1DimlingtonExcellent · 83ReliableBest chance from late spring into autumn on squid, sandeel or crab baits cast over firm sand.2Spurn PointGood · 78Worth a tryPossible in the warmer season on fish, squid or crab baits; target slackening tide periods.3Spurn BightExcellent · 80Worth a tryMost likely in settled warmer periods; fish larger squid, sandeel or crab baits well out.4Easington BeachExcellent · 82Worth a tryA summer possibility, especially in settled weather; use a large squid, crab or fish bait on a pulley rig.5Tunstall BeachExcellent · 87Worth a tryAn occasional warm-season target on sandy ground; fish a large squid, mackerel or crab bait on a strong single-hook rig.6Fraisthorpe BeachExcellent · 87Worth a tryAn occasional warmer-season catch; use a substantial fish or squid bait and allow for a long, patient session.7Barmston BeachExcellent · 88Worth a tryAn occasional summer catch; use larger squid, sandeel or crab baits on a strong pulley rig.8Ulrome BeachExcellent · 85Worth a tryOccasional in warmer months; use a substantial squid-and-mackerel or crab bait, preferably after dark.9Wilsthorpe BeachExcellent · 87Worth a tryAn occasional warmer-water catch; target the evening flood with large squid, sandeel or crab baits on strong gear.10Atwick BeachExcellent · 84Worth a tryOccasional on the sandy ground in warmer months; use a fresh squid, mackerel or sandeel bait on a pulley rig.11Withernsea BeachExcellent · 82Worth a tryPossible during warmer periods and on mixed ground; fish a large squid, mackerel or crab bait after dark.12Auburn SandsExcellent · 87Worth a tryAn occasional warm-water possibility; fish larger squid, mackerel or crab baits at dusk and into darkness.13Kilnsea BeachExcellent · 80Worth a tryA possible warmer-season or night-time catch; use a substantial pulley rig with squid, mackerel or crab bait.14Aldbrough BeachExcellent · 87Worth a tryA possible warmer-season bonus on sandy ground; use a robust pulley rig with squid, crab or fish bait.15Kilnsea ClaysExcellent · 80Worth a tryA seasonal chance on larger crab, squid-and-fish or whole calamari baits; fish after dark where permitted.16East NewtonExcellent · 88Worth a tryAn occasional warmer-month catch; use a substantial pulley or clipped rig with squid, mackerel and crab cocktails.17Hilston BeachExcellent · 88Worth a tryAn occasional warm-season catch on larger fish or squid baits; concentrate effort around high water.18Cowden BeachExcellent · 86Worth a tryOccasional rather than dependable; target settled summer weather with squid, sandeel or crab baits at dusk.19Sunk IslandGood · 79Worth a tryAn occasional larger catch on fish, squid or crab baits; target deeper channels on settled summer tides.20Waxholme BeachExcellent · 82Worth a tryAn occasional warm-season target; fish large squid, mackerel or crab baits at dusk or overnight.21Holmpton BeachExcellent · 82Worth a tryAn occasional warmer-month catch; use large squid, sandeel or mackerel baits and give them time.22Bridlington North BeachExcellent · 91Shows occasionallyPossible but not dependable, generally in warmer months; try a large squid-and-mackerel bait at range after dark.23Hornsea South BeachExcellent · 85Shows occasionallyAn occasional warm-season possibility; target on settled evenings with a larger squid, sandeel or mackerel bait.24Out NewtonExcellent · 85Shows occasionallyOccasional in warmer settled conditions; use a strong pulley rig and fish bait.25Skipsea BeachExcellent · 85Shows occasionallyAn occasional warm-season catch on settled ground; target at night with squid, sandeel or crab baits on a strong pulley rig.
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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

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