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Cod Fishing in Bristol

Bristol has 3 shore marks rated for cod. They're ranked below by how strongly cod show at each spot, with today's live conditions beside every mark — so you can pick a spot that's worth fishing right now, not just on paper.

When to go

Out of season — best Oct–Mar
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Best months: Oct–Mar · green months are prime, the outlined box is this month.

Tide Fish the flood

Time of day Night sessions clearly outfish daylight

Best cod marks in Bristol

Ranked by how strongly cod show at each mark. The chip on the right is today's live fish forecast.

Avonmouth Bridge Reliable for cod
Today 65 Good

Nov–Feb. Large lug/squid cocktails on pulley pennels; fish the flood into dark. 7–8oz grip leads needed to hold; be ready for snags.
Hung Road Worth a try for cod
Today 65 Good

Winter nights on big springs; lug/squid cocktails, strong grip leads. Fish downtide into the channel; takes in first half of ebb.
Shirehampton Ferry Steps Worth a try for cod
Today 65 Good

Occasional in cold winters; big lug/crab baits into main flow after dark on spring tides. Heavy gear with 6–7oz grips.

Planning ahead? The live fish forecast map compares these marks across the week.

Tactics for cod

Top baits, best first

  1. Black Lug
  2. Crab Cart (Roe)
  3. Squid
  4. Bluey (Pacific Saury)

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Pulley Pennel Rig
  2. Pennel Clip Down
  3. Rotten Bottom Pulley

Full tactics, seasonal detail and more baits are on the Cod species guide.

Cod fishing elsewhere

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