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Thornback Ray Fishing in Newport

Newport has 6 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

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Best thornback ray marks in Newport

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

Goldcliff Sea Wall Reliable for thornback ray
Today 65 Good

Squid, sandeel or fish strip on 4/0–6/0; target slackening flow around HW/early ebb with wire traces.
Uskmouth Reliable for thornback ray
Today 65 Good

Occasional over mixed rough/sand; fish baits hard on the deck (squid + crab); pulley rig helps in snags and tide.
Goldcliff Point Reliable for thornback ray
Today 65 Good

More likely on spring tides; fish whole squid, sandeel-style fish baits, or crab on pulley/clip-down rigs.
Uskmouth Lighthouse Worth a try for thornback ray
Today 65 Good

Occasional on crab/squid cocktails; fish heavier gear and hold bottom with grip leads.
Uskmouth Power Station Outfall Worth a try for thornback ray
Today 65 Good

More likely after dark on big tides; use crab/squid baits and a rotten-bottom/weak link if the ground is snaggy.
Newport Wetlands Sea Wall Worth a try for thornback ray
Today 65 Good

Sporadic estuary capture; use larger baits (squid/crab combos) on 3/0+ and hold-bottom leads on steadier parts of the tide.

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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