Rockleaze

Fishing Marks near Rockleaze

Last updated: 2 weeks ago

Planning a session in Rockleaze, Bristol? Start with Sea Mills Promenade, Sea Mills and Portway River Wall. Switch between lures for summer shoals and ledger rigs over rough ground; the nearby marks below include distances, access notes and species tips.

36 Marks Found

Sea Mills Promenade

(6.3/10)

1.1 miles from Rockleaze

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

Sea Mills

(5.9/10)

1.1 miles from Rockleaze

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...

Bass Flounder Common Goby Two-spotted Goby Sand Goby

Portway River Wall

(6/10)

1.1 miles from Rockleaze

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 Harbour

(5.6/10)

1.1 miles from Rockleaze

Tidal harbour basin at the confluence of the River Trym and the River Avon in northwest Bristol. Very muddy, shallow margins with a stronger main channel; fast Severn-range tides and thick silt mean you should fish only from firm ground (harbour wall/paths) and never step onto the mud. Best two...

Bass Flounder Common Goby Sand Goby Shanny

Cumberland Basin

(6/10)

1.6 miles from Rockleaze

Cumberland Basin is the tidal entrance to Bristol’s Floating Harbour: deep, swirling water around lock gates, piers and vertical quay walls with strong currents on the flood and first of the ebb. It’s an urban mark with plenty of structure, lights at night and brackish water that draws mullet and...

Bass Flounder Sprat European Smelt Common Goby

Nova Scotia Steps

(5.8/10)

1.7 miles from Rockleaze

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