Chesil Beach Blonde Ray Fishing

Chesil Beach is renowned for its blonde ray fishing, and every year some exceptional fish are landed from the eastern end of this iconic Dorset venue. For anglers looking to target bigger rays from the shore, understanding where and when to fish, and presenting the right bait in the right way, can make all the difference.

Our south coast guide, Ben Stockley, has spent years fishing Chesil Beach and has built up a wealth of first-hand knowledge of its tides, conditions and fish. He knows where the blonde rays are likely to be found and, crucially, the conditions that can bring them within range of the shore angler.

During this coaching session, Ben will take you through his approach to targeting blonde rays on Chesil Beach, covering the tackle, rigs and baits he uses and explaining why each element has a role to play. He’ll also share the tactics he uses to present baits effectively and maximise the chances of finding a bigger fish.

Timing is another important part of successful ray fishing, and Ben will explain the tides and weather conditions he looks for when planning a session. Understanding how wind direction, sea conditions and the state of the tide can influence your chances is a key part of becoming a more successful Chesil Beach angler.

Ben’s results demonstrate the depth of his experience. He has accounted for four shore-caught blonde rays over 20lb from Chesil Beach in recent years, giving him valuable knowledge of what it takes to target and land these impressive fish from the beach.

This is an opportunity to learn directly from an angler who knows Chesil Beach extremely well and has consistently targeted its bigger blonde rays. Whether you’re new to fishing for rays or already have experience and want to improve your approach, Ben can help you understand the methods, conditions and decision-making involved in targeting them successfully.

During the coaching session, Ben will cover:

• Where to target blonde rays on the eastern end of Chesil Beach
• How to identify the conditions that can produce the best fishing
• The tides Ben looks for when planning a session
• Weather and sea conditions and how they influence ray fishing
• The tackle Ben uses for targeting bigger blonde rays
• The rigs and components he relies on
• His preferred baits and how he presents them
• Tactics for getting your bait into the right area
• How to maximise your chances of finding a bigger fish
• Practical advice based on Ben’s extensive experience of fishing Chesil Beach

If you want to improve your understanding of blonde ray fishing and learn how an experienced Chesil Beach angler approaches the challenge of targeting bigger fish from the shore, this coaching session with Ben Stockley is an excellent opportunity to do exactly that.