Thornback Ray fishing in Suffolk

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

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Best thornback ray marks in Suffolk

1Felixstowe FerryGood · 73ReliableFish larger fish or squid-and-mackerel baits on the seaward side, especially through warmer months and after dark.2Brackenbury CliffsGood · 74ReliableA worthwhile spring-to-autumn target over sandy patches; use squid, sandeel or crab baits after dark.3Landguard PointGood · 75ReliablePossible from spring into autumn, especially in settled conditions; present squid, sandeel or crab baits on a pulley rig.4Shotley PointGood · 74ReliableFish larger squid, sandeel or crab baits into deeper channel water, especially from late spring onwards.5Kessingland BeachGood · 76ReliableA possible warmer-season or autumn target; use a whole squid, sandeel or mackerel bait on a pulley rig.6SlaughdenGood · 79ReliablePossible from late spring into autumn on the cleaner beach; use squid, sandeel or crab on a robust single-hook rig.7Dunwich Heath BeachGood · 75ReliableMost likely in warmer months and into autumn; fish fresh sandeel, squid or crab baits from dusk onwards.8Dingle MarshesGood · 79ReliablePossible in warmer months and autumn; use squid, sandeel or peeler crab on a clipped-down pulley rig.9Shingle StreetGood · 75ReliableWorth targeting from late spring into autumn with squid, sandeel or mackerel baits on a pulley rig.10Felixstowe South BeachGood · 74Worth a tryPossible from late spring into autumn, particularly after dark; fish larger squid, sandeel or crab baits at range.11Aldeburgh BeachGood · 79Worth a tryAn occasional but worthwhile target in warmer periods; use sizeable squid, sandeel or crab baits at range or into deeper water.12Walberswick BeachGood · 79Worth a tryPossible in warmer months and early autumn; cast fish or squid baits beyond the nearshore gutter.13Lowestoft North DenesGood · 78Worth a tryPossible from late spring into autumn, especially during settled evenings; fish squid, sandeel or crab at range.14Pakefield BeachGood · 78Worth a tryA seasonal chance in settled conditions; use a whole squid, sandeel or squid-and-bluey bait on a pulley rig.15Dunwich BeachGood · 79Worth a tryOccasional over mixed ground during warmer months; fish whole or large sections of squid, mackerel and crab after dark.16Felixstowe North BeachGood · 74Worth a tryPossible during warmer months and into autumn; use squid, sandeel or crab baits on a pulley rig.17Thorpeness BeachGood · 78Worth a tryOccasional on suitable sand and shingle ground in warmer water; fish squid, mackerel or crab baits after dark.18East Lane BeachGood · 74Worth a tryA possible spring-to-autumn catch on larger squid, sandeel or crab baits fished through dusk or darkness.19Sizewell BeachGood · 77Worth a tryPossible from late spring into autumn, particularly after dark; present a whole squid, sandeel or fish bait on the seabed.20Bawdsey BeachGood · 73Worth a tryPossible in warmer months over sand and shingle; use sizeable squid, sandeel or fish-strip baits.21Cobbolds PointGood · 74Worth a tryPossible in warmer months; use a substantial fish, squid or sandeel bait and target the deeper tidal channels.22Manor EndGood · 74Worth a tryOccasional on larger fish baits in settled conditions, particularly after dark.23Benacre BeachGood · 76Worth a tryOccasional summer and autumn fish, mainly after dark; fish larger squid, mackerel or crab baits at range.24Corton BeachGood · 78Worth a tryAn occasional warmer-water capture; use a strong pulley rig and squid, sandeel or crab bait on sandy ground.25Felixstowe SpaGood · 74Worth a tryPossible from late spring into autumn, particularly in settled conditions; use a substantial fish or squid bait on a pulley rig.

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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