Redland

Fishing Marks near Redland

Last updated: 3 weeks ago

Sea fishing in Redland, Bristol puts you close to top marks like New Cut, Hotwells and Spike Island. These spots regularly produce on moving tides. Use the list below to compare distance, access and recommended rigs, then time your session to the tide and wind.

35 Marks Found

Vauxhall Bridge

(6/10)

1.8 miles from Redland

Tidal estuary mark on the New Cut at Vauxhall Bridge, central Bristol. Fish from the railings on either bank (Cumberland Road or Coronation Road) targeting the eddies and seams around the bridge abutments. Bottom is mainly silt with scattered rubble, so use light leads and keep gear moving to avoid...

Bass Flounder Common Goby Conger Eel European Eel

Nova Scotia Steps

(5.8/10)

1.8 miles from Redland

Stone steps beside the Nova Scotia pub at Hotwells give access to the tidal River Avon/New Cut. An urban estuary mark that fishes best on the last two hours of the flood into the first hour of the ebb; expect strong currents, fast water level changes and mud at low...

Bass Flounder European Smelt Common Goby Sand Goby

Bedminster Bridge

(5.6/10)

1.9 miles from Redland

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...

Bass Flounder Common Goby Sand Goby European Eel

Bath Bridge

(5.5/10)

1.9 miles from Redland

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...

Bass Flounder European Smelt Common Goby Sand Goby

Portway River Wall

(6/10)

2.0 miles from Redland

A long roadside river wall along the A4 Portway on the tidal River Avon. Deep, fast-flowing water with a pronounced tidal run and silty bottom. Best fished on the flood into dusk or at night. Expect snags and strong currents; grip leads and a drop net are recommended. Parking is...

Bass Flounder Common Goby Rock Goby Shanny

Sea Mills Promenade

(6.3/10)

2.1 miles from Redland

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...

Bass Flounder Common Goby Sand Goby European Eel