Thornback Ray Fishing in Gwynedd

Often after dark and in warmer months; squid, sandeel or crab baits in a deep gutter with a steady tide run.

Summer–autumn; fish crab or mackerel/squid cocktails on pulley pennel, target low-water gutters and the first push of flood.

Possible in warmer months, especially after a blow; fish big squid/mackerel cocktails on a pulley or running ledger.

Spring–autumn on sandeel, squid or fish baits; target cleaner sand beyond the breakers on a steady tide.

Best late spring through autumn; squid, sandeel or crab baits on pulley/clip-down rigs, especially after dark.

More likely from late spring into autumn; fish mackerel/squid or bluey strips on pulley/clip-down at dusk/night.

Evenings/night with bigger baits (squid, mackerel, crab); fish the deeper channels on mid to late tide.

Patchy but possible when casts reach clean sand. Fish big baits (squid/lug cocktails) into deeper gulley water around low to mid tide.

More likely spring–autumn on bigger tides; present baits in deeper gutters or along bank edges after a blow.

Best chance from late spring into autumn on bigger baits (squid, mackerel, crab); longer casts can help on calm seas.

Occasional from late spring into autumn; fish bigger baits on pulley/clip-down rigs, target deeper gutters.

Possible toward the outer end on big tides; fish squid or crab on a running ledger with a strong trace and grip lead.

Possible in warmer months; use big squid/mackerel baits on pulley or running ledger and fish the stronger part of the flood.

Occasional, more likely in late spring–autumn after a blow. Big squid/mackerel or crab baits; fish into the flood and be prepared to move for depth.

Possible in warmer months on bigger tides; fish peeler crab or squid on strong gear, aim for deeper gutters/banks.

Best chance in warmer months and after a blow; big squid, sandeel or fish flapper baits, cast to deeper channels.

Best chance on warmer months and good tide run; big fish or squid baits, clip-down for range.

Best chance late spring–autumn; squid, bluey or crab baits. Target deeper gullies at low water and first push.

Occasional on cleaner sand, often better summer–autumn. Use crab/squid cocktail; give a static bait time on the flood.

Occasional over clean sand; big fish baits (squid/mackerel) on pulley pennel; best on bigger tides.

Best late spring–autumn; fish crab/squid on pulley rigs, allow a slack line when it picks up the bait.

Possible over sandier ground in summer; fish big baits (squid/mackerel) on a pulley rig into deeper channels.

Possible on sandier areas near the estuary entrance; fish bigger baits (squid/crab) with a running ledger on a steady tide.

Occasional summer catches; bigger baits (squid/mackerel, or crab) and longer casts help. Best on a building tide in mild surf.

Possible in summer in deeper channels; longer casts help, especially around dusk/night and on neaps.