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Thornback Ray fishing in Norfolk

51 rated shore marks in Norfolk hold thornback ray — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.

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Best thornback ray marks in Norfolk

1Walcott BeachExcellent · 83ReliableA worthwhile warmer-weather target, often after dusk; use squid, mackerel or crab baits on a strong pulley rig.2Brancaster BeachGood · 76ReliablePossible in warmer months and into autumn; use squid, sandeel or crab baits on a robust pulley rig.3Mundesley BeachExcellent · 84ReliableSummer and autumn chance, particularly at dusk; present squid, sandeel or crab baits beyond the surf.4Great Yarmouth North DenesExcellent · 81ReliableA realistic spring-to-autumn chance, particularly in settled conditions; use squid, sandeel or crab baits on a pulley rig.5Hunstanton South BeachExcellent · 81ReliableMore likely from late spring into autumn; fish squid, sandeel or mackerel strip on a sturdy pulley rig.6Sea Palling BeachExcellent · 87ReliableA worthwhile warmer-month target on sandy ground; fish whole squid, mackerel strip or crab baits after dark.7Happisburgh BeachExcellent · 87ReliableMost likely from late spring into autumn; use squid, mackerel or crab baits on a pulley rig at dusk.8Gorleston-on-Sea BeachGood · 79Worth a tryAn occasional warm-water catch; fish large squid, mackerel or sandeel baits at dusk.9Great Yarmouth South BeachExcellent · 80Worth a tryOccasional on the sand in warmer water; fish substantial squid, sandeel or mackerel baits at dusk or overnight.10Hopton-on-Sea BeachGood · 78Worth a tryPossible from late spring into autumn on larger fish or squid-and-worm baits; allow room for a long run.11Holkham BeachExcellent · 94Worth a tryPossible in warmer months over sandy ground; fish larger squid, sandeel or mackerel baits into deeper channels.12Old Hunstanton BeachGood · 79Worth a tryPossible in warmer months and autumn; fish a whole squid, crab or fish-bait cocktail at high-water periods.13Wells-next-the-Sea BeachExcellent · 87Worth a tryPossible from spring into autumn on larger fish or squid baits, particularly where deeper channels can be reached.14Great Yarmouth North BeachExcellent · 81Worth a tryPossible from late spring into autumn; use a strong pulley rig and squid, mackerel or crab bait.15Heacham North BeachGood · 78Worth a tryAn occasional warm-season target; fish bigger squid, sandeel or mackerel baits well out on a rising tide.16Hemsby BeachExcellent · 82Worth a tryA possible warmer-season catch on larger worm, squid and fish baits; concentrate effort around high water and settled evenings.17Horsey GapExcellent · 87Worth a tryA worthwhile warm-water possibility; fish a larger squid, sandeel or crab bait at dusk or into darkness.18Winterton-on-Sea BeachExcellent · 87Worth a tryOccasional from the deeper beach channels in warmer months; fish a whole squid, sandeel or squid-and-mackerel bait at range.19Bacton BeachExcellent · 83Worth a tryA seasonal possibility, mainly spring to autumn; cast fresh squid, sandeel or crab baits well clear of swimmers.20California BeachExcellent · 82Worth a tryA chance in warmer months and autumn; fish squid, sandeel or crab baits at distance into deeper water.21Hunstanton CliffsGood · 79Worth a tryOccasional on the broader Wash grounds in summer; present a large squid, crab or fish bait at dusk.22Thornham BeachGood · 79Worth a tryPossible from late spring into autumn on fish, squid and crab baits; allow room for a long, steady run and use a pulley rig.23Weybourne BeachGood · 78Worth a tryAn occasional warmer-season target; fish a large squid, sandeel or crab bait through the evening.24Waxham BeachExcellent · 87Worth a tryPossible in the warmer months, particularly into darkness; present a large squid, sandeel or crab bait on the sand.25Cart GapExcellent · 87Worth a tryA realistic warmer-water or autumn chance; fish a big squid, sandeel or crab bait at dusk into darkness.
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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

Thornback Ray fishing elsewhere

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