Premium King Prawns Fishing Bait

Our premium King Prawns fishing bait is trusted by UK sea anglers targeting bass, smoothhound, rays and cod. At Solent Baits, these large head-on prawns are supplied raw and uncooked, then blast frozen to preserve their natural oils, scent and texture.

Once in the water, frozen prawns release a strong natural scent trail that helps attract predatory sea fish.

Each pack contains 4–5 carefully selected prawns. They can be fished whole for larger species or cut into strips for smaller targets, making them a versatile bait for shore, pier and boat fishing.

Why Choose Our Frozen King Prawns

• Large head-on prawns for maximum scent release
• Raw and natural for stronger attraction
• Blast frozen to lock in freshness
• Ideal for bait cocktails
• Suitable for shore, pier and boat anglers
• Reliable UK next-day delivery

King prawns also work extremely well when combined with other baits. Many anglers pair them with sandeels, squid or lugworm to create powerful bait cocktails that increase scent and attraction in the water.

Best Species to Target with Prawns

Prawns are a highly effective sea fishing bait for:

• Bass
• Smoothhound
• Rays
• Cod
• Other predatory sea fish

Because prawns are a natural food source, they often work when fish ignore artificial lures or heavily fished marks.

Pete’s Tip for Fishing King Prawns

Before casting, peel off the thin outer shell. This releases more natural oils and scent into the water and can increase your chances of attracting feeding fish such as bass and smoothhound.

How to Fish King Prawns for Sea Fishing

King prawns can be fished whole on a single hook or cut into smaller strips depending on the target species. Many anglers fish prawns on pulley rigs or running ledger rigs when targeting bass, cod and rays from the shore.

For smoothhound and larger predators, fishing a whole prawn secured with bait elastic helps keep the bait firmly on the hook during longer casts.

Prawns also work extremely well in bait cocktails. Combining prawns with squid, sandeels or lugworm creates a powerful scent trail that helps attract feeding fish.

Storage and Handling

Keep frozen until required. Once thawed, use within your fishing session for best performance. Secure the bait to the hook with bait elastic when casting longer distances.

At Solent Baits, every batch is carefully checked before dispatch so you receive reliable sea fishing bait ready to fish.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you use prawns as sea fishing bait?
Yes. Prawns are a very effective sea fishing bait for bass, cod, rays and smoothhound thanks to their strong natural scent and oils.

Should prawns be peeled when used as bait?
Many anglers peel the shell slightly to release extra scent into the water, although prawns can also be fished whole.

What fish are attracted to prawn bait?
Prawns regularly catch bass, smoothhound, rays, cod and other predatory sea fish around the UK coast.