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Shanny Fishing in Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire has 3 shore marks rated for shanny. They're ranked below by how strongly shanny 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 low
Time of day Daylight sessions fish best
Best shanny marks in Gloucestershire
Ranked by how strongly shanny show at each mark. The chip on the right is today's live fish forecast.
Purton Hulks
Worth a try for shanny
Around the hulks at mid–high water. Tiny hooks with rag or mussel dropped straight down; short lifts to avoid snags and mud.
Littleton Pill
Shows occasionally for shanny
Tiny hooks with bits of rag/crab between boulders at HW. Probe holes and lift gently; best on neaps with reduced flow.
Purton
Shows occasionally for shanny
Tiny pieces of worm or crab on size 16 hooks around the hulls and rock armour at low water; dip and lift. Best on calm neaps.
Planning ahead? The live fish forecast map compares these marks across the week.
Tactics for shanny
Top baits, best first
- Harbour Rag (Maddies)
- Mussel
- Limpet
- Soft Crab
Rigs that work, best first
- Split Shot Rig
- Dropshot
- Float Paternoster
Full tactics, seasonal detail and more baits are on the Shanny species guide.