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Whiting Fishing in Bristol

Bristol has 6 shore marks rated for whiting. They're ranked below by how strongly whiting 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 whiting marks in Bristol

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

Avonmouth Bridge Reliable for whiting
Today 65 Good

Winter evenings. 2–3 hook rigs with worm/squid cocktails. Cast into main flow on the flood; switch to edges on the ebb. Small luminous beads help.
Shirehampton Ferry Steps Worth a try for whiting
Today 65 Good

Winter nights on small lug/squid cocktails at range on the flood. 2–3 hook flappers with small hooks.
Kingsweston Pill Worth a try for whiting
Today 65 Good

Small fish strips or worm at night on winter springs into the deeper channel; 2-hook flappers, size 2-4; occasional this far upriver.
Hung Road Worth a try for whiting
Today 65 Good

Winter nights mid-flood; small lug or mackerel strips on size 2 hooks. Scratch close to the flow line; quick bites.
Shirehampton Railway Bridge Shows occasionally for whiting
Today 65 Good

During cold snaps Nov–Jan. Small worm or mackerel strip cast long into the channel on the ebb. Keep baits small to avoid pinfish bites.
Spike Island Shows occasionally for whiting
Today 59 Fair

Occasional in cold snaps; small fish/squid baits at night on the flood from deeper quays. Two-hook flappers.

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

Tactics for whiting

Top baits, best first

  1. Lugworm
  2. White Rag
  3. Mackerel Strip
  4. Squid

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Three-Hook Clip Down
  2. Three-Hook Flapper
  3. Long & Low

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

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