Broadoak Fishing

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Broadoak Fishing Map

Broadoak is an Upper Severn estuary bank mark beside the A48, with muddy/silty foreshore, strong tidal flow and occasional Severn Bore. Anglers typically fish from firm ground or the sea wall into the channel edges and gutters; do not venture onto the mud. Best windows are the last two hours of the flood and first of the ebb, with neaps favouring thin‑lipped mullet and spring tides suiting flounder and bass. Water is usually coloured; simple worm and crab baits work well. Facilities are limited to roadside parking; the area is exposed to wind and weather.

Ratings

⭐ 5.4/10 Overall
Catch Potential 6/10
Species Variety 5/10
Scenery & Comfort 6/10
Safety 3/10
Accessibility 6/10

Fish You Can Catch at Broadoak

🐟 Bass 8/10
🎯 Tip: Peeler crab or lug cast to the channel edge on the flood; best at dusk and first of the ebb. Use 5–7oz grip leads; fishing after the bore on big springs can be productive.
🐟 Flounder 7/10
🎯 Tip: Ragworm or crab on long snoods in eddies and gutters from mid to high water; winter–spring best. Short casts along muddy margins on neaps.
🐟 European Eel 6/10
🎯 Tip: Worm or small fish strip fished in the margins after dark on warm summer floods; use strong grip leads to hold bottom. Practice quick release.
🐟 Mullet (Thin-lipped) 6/10
🎯 Tip: Small Mepps-style spinner behind a bubble float worked along the flood bank on neap tides; clearer summer water helps. Target creeks at top of tide.
🐟 Starry Smoothhound 5/10
🎯 Tip: Peeler crab on strong rigs into the seam just inside main flow; May–Sep on the flood over crab-rich mudbanks. 5–6oz grip leads.
🐟 Whiting 4/10
🎯 Tip: Small mackerel or worm strips on size 2 hooks at night late autumn–winter; cast into the channel on neap tides to improve holding.
🐟 Mullet (Thick-lipped) 4/10
🎯 Tip: Bread flake or crust freelined in slack margins and creeks at high water; calm summer evenings with stealthy approach and light line.
🐟 Sea Trout 3/10
🎯 Tip: Small silver spinners worked in slack bays at dusk on the flood in late spring; clearer neap tides help. Handle and release quickly.

Broadoak Fishing

Summary

Broadoak is a classic upper Severn Estuary shore mark on the A48 between Gloucester and Lydney, offering big-tide estuary sport with flounder, bass and occasional winter codling. It’s a simple, grassy floodbank venue with fast-moving water and dramatic tidal ranges, best suited to anglers who respect the river’s power. The mark rewards good timing around the tides and thoughtful rigging to cope with heavy flow and soft mud.

Location and Access

Broadoak sits on the east bank of the tidal Severn, immediately off the A48, with easy access to the floodbank and long views across the estuary. Parking is typically in roadside lay-bys by the river at Broadoak; from there you can step onto the bank and walk north or south along the Severn Way.

Seasons

Species reflect a powerful, brackish estuary with seasonal movement and very coloured water. Expect flounder and bass most of the year, with the chance of codling during colder winters.

Methods

The Severn’s flow dictates your approach: streamlined rigs, gripper leads and baits that hold station. Casting distance is rarely critical; presentation and timing are everything.

Tides and Conditions

This is a big-tide venue with one of the world’s highest tidal ranges. Plan around tide size and the Severn Bore forecast to stay safe and to fish effectively.

Safety

Treat Broadoak with the caution you would a powerful river mouth. The combination of fast flow, soft mud and dramatic tidal rise makes the foreshore hazardous.

Facilities

This is a simple roadside estuary bank with minimal amenities. Treat it as a self‑sufficient session.

Tips

Broadoak has its quirks; local timing and tidy rigs make the difference.

Regulations

Broadoak lies on the English side of the Severn Estuary within the Devon & Severn IFCA district. Recreational shore angling is permitted, but several important rules apply.