Hung Road Fishing

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Hung Road Fishing Map

A classic roadside estuary mark on the tidal River Avon at Shirehampton. You fish from the riverside wall/railings into a deep, fast-scouring channel with a huge tidal range. Best results are usually on the flood and the first of the ebb, with neap tides being easier to hold bottom than big springs. Expect flounder and bass for much of the season, thick- and thin‑lipped mullet in warmer months, and winter whiting with the odd codling on bigger tides. Use gripper leads and strong tackle to cope with the flow and debris. Do not venture onto the mud, watch for ship wash, and keep clear of the water’s edge during springs.

Ratings

⭐ 6/10 Overall
Catch Potential 6/10
Species Variety 6/10
Scenery & Comfort 6/10
Safety 4/10
Accessibility 8/10

Fish You Can Catch at Hung Road

🐟 Bass 8/10
🎯 Tip: Work the flood along wall eddies; peeler crab or lug/rag baits, or shallow plugs at dawn/dusk on neaps. Use 5–7oz grip leads in the run; bites often on first of the ebb.
🐟 Mullet (Thick-lipped) 7/10
🎯 Tip: Warm months; bread flake or mash feeder tight to the wall on neaps. Trot baits through slack pockets; fine gear and stealth at first light.
🐟 European Eel 6/10
🎯 Tip: After dark on the flood; worm or fish strip close in by structure. Simple running rig, secure rods; best June–Sept.
🐟 Mullet (Thin-lipped) 6/10
🎯 Tip: Late spring–autumn; small Mepps with a red rag strip behind a boom. Retrieve slowly across surface slicks on last of flood/first ebb.
🐟 Flounder 5/10
🎯 Tip: Rag or lug on 2-hook flappers; cast uptide and let it hold over mud. Best last of the flood into first ebb, winter–spring.
🐟 Cod 4/10
🎯 Tip: Winter nights on big springs; lug/squid cocktails, strong grip leads. Fish downtide into the channel; takes in first half of ebb.
🐟 Whiting 4/10
🎯 Tip: Winter nights mid-flood; small lug or mackerel strips on size 2 hooks. Scratch close to the flow line; quick bites.
🐟 Dover Sole 3/10
🎯 Tip: Late summer/autumn nights on neaps; small rag/lug on long snoods. Cast short to the toe of the wall over mud; keep leads still.
🐟 Conger Eel 3/10
🎯 Tip: Neap tides after dark; big mackerel/fillet baits close to the wall. Heavy gear and abrasion-resistant trace; expect snags.
🐟 European Smelt 2/10
🎯 Tip: Cold clear winter nights; tiny baits or size 6–8 sabikis worked in eddies at slack water near surface.

Hung Road Fishing

Summary

Hung Road is a classic Bristol Channel estuary mark on the north bank of the River Avon at Shirehampton, a short hop upstream from Avonmouth. It’s famous for big tides, powerful flow, and proper Bristol Channel species with genuine winter codling potential and spring–summer ray and bass sport. If you like tidal estuary fishing with character and challenge, Hung Road is well worth your time.

Location and Access

Hung Road refers to the stretch of public riverside on the Shirehampton side of the Avon, historically the anchorage where ships were “hung” to wait on the tide. Most anglers access via Shirehampton and follow the riverside path that runs behind the Lamplighters Marsh area towards Horseshoe Bend.

Seasons

This is a true estuary mixed fishery; expect fast tides, coloured water and species that handle brackish conditions. Winter is prime for codling, while spring and summer see rays and bass.

Methods

Heavy estuary tactics are essential here due to the Bristol Channel’s huge tide. Keep rigs simple, strong and snag-aware.

Tides and Conditions

Hung Road lives and dies by tide state and recent weather. The current is fierce on springs and more manageable on neaps.

Safety

This is a serious tidal estuary with mud, steep banks and big ship traffic. Take safety as seriously as your bait.

Facilities

You’re close to suburbia, but the riverside itself is basic. Plan like it’s a remote session.

Tips

Hung Road rewards preparation and tide timing. Treat it as a snaggy, high-energy venue and fish accordingly.

Regulations

This is tidal water where sea angling is generally permitted from the public path. Regulations change—always check current national and local rules before you go.