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Three-bearded Rockling Fishing in Bristol

Bristol has 3 shore marks rated for three-bearded rockling. They're ranked below by how strongly three-bearded rockling 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 Nov–Apr
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

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

Tide Fish the flood

Time of day Night sessions clearly outfish daylight

Best three-bearded rockling marks in Bristol

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

Avonmouth Bridge Worth a try for three-bearded rockling
Today 65 Good

After dark on rough patches. Small worm or fish strips on short snoods; last of the ebb into first flood.
Shirehampton Railway Bridge Worth a try for three-bearded rockling
Today 65 Good

Small rag/lug on size 4–6 hooks, tight to rough margins at night, winter–spring. Short casts; expect snags.
Horseshoe Bend Shows occasionally for three-bearded rockling
Today 65 Good

After dark along rougher edges and rubble; small worm baits on size 6–8, short casts at neaps or slack.

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

Tactics for three-bearded rockling

Top baits, best first

  1. Ragworm
  2. Mussel
  3. Lugworm
  4. Mackerel Strip

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Three-Hook Flapper
  2. Running Ledger
  3. Paternoster (Shore)

Full tactics, seasonal detail and more baits are on the Three-bearded Rockling species guide.

Three-bearded Rockling fishing elsewhere

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