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Golden-grey Mullet Fishing in Bristol

Bristol has 5 shore marks rated for golden-grey mullet. They're ranked below by how strongly golden-grey mullet 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

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

Tide Fish the flood

Time of day Night sessions clearly outfish daylight

Best golden-grey mullet marks in Bristol

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

Portway River Wall Worth a try for golden-grey mullet
Today 65 Good

Tiny rag/shrimp on size 12–14 under a float near surface slicks in summer. Clearer neap tides improve takes.
Netham Weir Worth a try for golden-grey mullet
Today 59 Fair

Light float gear with small rag or bread near slack water around outflows; warm, clear conditions. Roaming shoals.
Sea Mills Promenade Shows occasionally for golden-grey mullet
Today 65 Good

Occasional; small bread or isome under a float on calm neaps in clearer water. Cast to mid-channel slicks. Summer evenings.
Bedminster Bridge Shows occasionally for golden-grey mullet
Today 59 Fair

Occasional; small floats with bread or tiny spinners/isome around surface shoals on calm summer evenings near the bridge. Keep noise and movement low.
The Pump House, Hotwells Shows occasionally for golden-grey mullet
Today 59 Fair

Occasional summer visitor; tiny rag or isome under a float over shallow margins on sunny neap tides; stealthy approach.

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

Tactics for golden-grey mullet

Top baits, best first

  1. Harbour Rag (Maddies)
  2. White Rag
  3. Ragworm
  4. Soft Plastic (Sandeel)

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Long & Low
  2. Flowing Trace
  3. Float (Sliding)

Full tactics, seasonal detail and more baits are on the Golden-grey Mullet species guide.

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