Chale Bay

This is an exposed,shingle beach which stretches for over a mile.Backed by impressive cliffs reaching 150 feet in height it is safer to fish here over low water if you are unfamiliar with the area,as there is a risk of cliff falls and of being cut off by the tide.
Chale is best known for its ray fishing with several 10lb plus specimens landed here each year.Bait should be good quality frozen or fresh sandeels for the best chance of success,but strips of mackerel or fillets of pout can sometimes be just as effective.
Rigs should be simple,a single hook,nylon patternoster or a running leger is most popular. Hooks should be strong and size 2/0 to 4/0. Conditions are best for the ray fishing when there is some colour in the water and a good sea running,during or just after a blow.
As well as rays,Chale offers pout,dogfish,bass, and the occasional turbot,cod or conger.
During the summer mackerel often venture into the shore,so its well worth taking a set of feathers with you.