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Thornback Ray Fishing in Neath Port Talbot

Neath Port Talbot has 12 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 Neath Port Talbot

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

Rhossili Bay Reliable for thornback ray
Today 65 Good

Common ray from late spring into autumn; long cast to clean sand on the drop-off, peeler/crab or squid baits score.
Kenfig Burrows Reliable for thornback ray
Today 65 Good

Targets clean sand channels; fish larger baits (sandeel, squid, crab) around low water into the first flood.
Aberavon Beach Reliable for thornback ray
Today 65 Good

More likely when there’s surf and colour; fish big baits (mackerel/bluey/crab) on the stronger part of the flood.
Aberavon Pier Reliable for thornback ray
Today 65 Good

Catches peak spring–autumn; fish big baits (squid, sandeel, mackerel) on pulley rigs on the flood, casting to sandbanks/gullies.
Aberavon Seafront Reliable for thornback ray
Today 65 Good

Most likely late spring through autumn; fish bigger baits (squid/crab/fish) on the deeper scours, ideally into darkness.
Swansea Bay Shore Marks (Aberavon to Baglan) Reliable for thornback ray
Today 65 Good

Target on larger squid, sandeel or fish baits; best from late spring into autumn on bigger tides.
Baglan Bay Reliable for thornback ray
Today 60 Fair

Late spring–autumn; fish big squid, sandeel-style or crab baits on pulley pennel, ideally into deeper gullies.
Baglan Beach Worth a try for thornback ray
Today 60 Fair

Occasional on bigger baits (squid/mackerel) on stronger tides; fish a clipped-down rig and be patient.
Oxwich Bay Worth a try for thornback ray
Today 63 Fair

Occasional on bigger tides in warmer months; fish after dark with squid, crab or mackerel on 4/0–6/0. Allow time for the run before striking.
Baglan Burrows Worth a try for thornback ray
Today 60 Fair

Possible when casting to the low-water channel; squid or crab baits, strong traces.
Baglan Point Worth a try for thornback ray
Today 60 Fair

Chance fish on bigger baits (squid, crab, fish strip) at night; use clipped-down rigs for range.
Llanmadoc Point Worth a try for thornback ray
Today 65 Good

Occasional from nearby cleaner patches; fish bait hard on the deck (lug/squid) around slack on smaller tides.

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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