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Sea Trout Fishing in Bristol

Bristol has 7 shore marks rated for sea trout. They're ranked below by how strongly sea trout 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: Apr–Oct · green months are prime, the outlined box is this month.

Tide Fish the flood

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Best sea trout marks in Bristol

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

Lamplighters Marsh Shows occasionally for sea trout
Today 65 Good

Occasional on dusk floods in summer. Small silver spinners or slim minnows in the main channel. Handle carefully and release promptly.
Portway River Wall Shows occasionally for sea trout
Today 65 Good

Chance while bassing at dawn/dusk with small spoons/spinners on the flood near current seams. Check bylaws—often C&R only.
Netham Weir Shows occasionally for sea trout
Today 59 Fair

Occasional near the weir. Small spoons or shallow plugs at first light on the flood; handle carefully and release.
Bedminster Bridge Shows occasionally for sea trout
Today 59 Fair

Occasional at night in summer runs; small spinners/plugs swept through eddies on the flood. Single barbless hooks and quick release.
The Pump House, Hotwells Shows occasionally for sea trout
Today 59 Fair

Rare bycatch on small spinners worked for mullet/bass on the flood at dawn or dusk; observe local bylaws and closed seasons.
Horseshoe Bend Shows occasionally for sea trout
Today 65 Good

Rare; may hit small inline spinners or shallow plugs on the flood at dawn/dusk in summer. Handle and release quickly if encountered.
Vauxhall Bridge Shows occasionally for sea trout
Today 59 Fair

Very occasional on small plugs or spoons at dusk in summer; work the seams below the bridge on the flood. Return promptly.

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

Tactics for sea trout

Top baits, best first

  1. Casting Spoon
  2. Sinking Minnow
  3. Soft Plastic (Sandeel)
  4. Spinner (Sea Trout)

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Bombarda (Casting Float)
  2. Float (Sliding)
  3. Jighead

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

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