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Thornback Ray fishing in Essex
67 rated shore marks in Essex hold thornback ray — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.
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🌊 Fish the flood tide.
Best thornback ray marks in Essex
1Cudmore GroveGood · 69ReliableMost likely in warmer months, especially after dark; use squid, crab or a squid-and-fish cocktail on a pulley rig.2East Mersea BeachGood · 69ReliableWorth targeting from spring into autumn with squid, sandeel or crab baits cast toward deeper channels.3Bell Wharf BeachGood · 68ReliablePresent from spring into autumn; cast fish, squid or sandeel baits onto cleaner patches, often after dark.4Stone PointGood · 74ReliableFish squid, sandeel or crab baits after dark or over a settled tide; allow room for a long run.5Sales PointGood · 71ReliableA spring-to-autumn target on larger baits; cast toward deeper gullies and fish through the tide.6St Lawrence BayGood · 71ReliableA realistic warmer-season target; use squid, sandeel or crab cocktails on a pulley rig over the softer channels.7Holliwell PointGood · 70ReliableMost likely from late spring into autumn; fish squid, mackerel or crab baits on the deeper flood.8Walton PierGood · 74ReliableMore likely in warmer months; present squid, sandeel or fish baits on a sturdy pulley-style rig.9Shoebury Common BeachGood · 67ReliableA realistic warm-season and autumn possibility; fish larger squid, sandeel or mackerel baits through the flood.10Thorpe BayGood · 67ReliableWorth targeting from late spring into autumn with squid, sandeel or crab baits cast onto the sandier channels.11Westcliff BeachGood · 66ReliablePresent from spring into autumn; use squid, sandeel or crab baits, preferably on evening tides.12Bateman's TowerGood · 69ReliableA realistic warmer-month target over sand and mixed ground; fish a whole squid, sandeel or mackerel bait at dusk or into darkness.13Clacton BeachGood · 71ReliableA summer and autumn possibility over clean ground; use a pulley rig with squid, mackerel or crab bait.14East Beach ShoeburynessGood · 67ReliableMost likely in warmer months and into autumn; fish squid, sandeel or crab baits on a pulley rig around high water.15Holland-on-Sea BeachGood · 72ReliableAvailable from spring into autumn, often after dark; use a strong pulley rig with squid, sandeel or crab bait.16Martello BayGood · 71ReliableFish larger squid, crab or sandeel baits after dark, especially through the warmer months.17St Osyth BeachGood · 71ReliableMost likely from late spring into autumn; present a whole squid, sandeel or crab bait well out on the flood.18The NazeGood · 74ReliablePresent from spring into autumn; cast fish, squid or sandeel baits beyond the first shallow gutter.19Canvey Island Sea WallFair · 64ReliableA realistic summer and autumn chance; fish squid, sandeel or crab baits on the stronger tides.20Thorney BayFair · 64ReliableA summer-to-autumn possibility, particularly at dusk; use a larger squid, mackerel or crab bait.21Chalkwell BeachGood · 68ReliableRegular enough in the warmer months; cast fish, squid or crab baits and allow plenty of time for bites.22Mistley WallsFair · 63ReliableA chance from the deeper channel, particularly in warmer months; use squid, sandeel or crab on a clipped-down rig.23Seawick BeachGood · 71ReliablePossible from late spring into autumn, especially after dark; squid, sandeel or mackerel baits fished on the flood.24West Mersea HardGood · 69ReliablePossible over cleaner channel-bottom patches in spring and summer; use crab, squid or sandeel cocktails.25Canvey PointGood · 66ReliableSummer and autumn target; use a whole squid, sandeel or squid-and-bluey bait on a strong flowing-water rig.
Tactics for thornback ray
Top baits, best first
- Sandeel
- Mackerel Strip
- Bluey (Pacific Saury)
- Squid
Rigs that work, best first
- Pulley Pennel Dropper
- Up and Over
- Long & Low