Clifton

1.2 miles from Clifton

The New Cut is a fast-flowing tidal channel of the River Avon running through south-central Bristol, with steep stone/concrete embankments, mud margins at low water, and strong currents on spring tides. It fishes like an urban estuary: mullet are the headline quarry, with flounder, eels and the odd bass. Access...

1.3 miles from Clifton

Urban tidal mark on the New Cut (River Avon) beside Gaol Ferry Bridge. Steep quay walls, strong tidal flow and a silty bottom with occasional debris; best fished from the paved paths on either bank near the bridge (do not fish from the bridge itself). Depth is decent on bigger...

1.6 miles from Clifton

Urban tidal mark on the New Cut of the River Avon at Bedminster Bridge. Fast-flowing, very turbid estuarine water with steep stone/concrete banks, strong currents and deep mud at low water. Access is good from the paved paths and railings on both banks near the bridge; fishing from the bridge...

1.8 miles from Clifton

Inner-city tidal River Avon mark at the A4 Bath Road (Bath Bridge). Fish from the paved quayside/railings and bridge approaches. Classic thin‑lipped mullet venue in late spring through early autumn; also holds thick‑lipped mullet, schoolie bass, flounder and eels. Best around mid-to-top of the flood and first of the ebb...

1.8 miles from Clifton

A paved, rail‑railed promenade on the tidal River Avon at Sea Mills, just above the Trym confluence. Deep, fast, very coloured water with a huge tidal range; best results on the flood and the last two hours to high, especially on springs. Thin‑lipped mullet patrol the margins and outfalls in...

1.9 miles from Clifton

Sea Mills is a tidal estuary mark on the River Avon where the Trym meets the main channel. Expect a huge tidal range, powerful currents and very muddy banks. Most anglers fish from firm ground around Sea Mills Pill/harbour walls and the slipway rather than venturing onto the mud. It...