Oldbury Naite Fishing

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Oldbury Naite Fishing Map

A classic Severn estuary floodbank mark along Oldbury Naite near Oldbury-on-Severn. Anglers fish from the grass/concrete sea wall over extensive mudflats into the main channel on large tides. Best around the last two hours of flood, high water, and the first of the ebb. Expect extreme tidal range and fierce currents—use 6–8 oz grip leads and streamlined rigs. Summer and early autumn bring flounder, bass, and silver eels; late autumn and winter see whiting and codling. Baits that score include lugworm, ragworm, and peeler crab; squid or mackerel cocktails for winter species. Access is via narrow lanes with limited roadside pull-ins, then short walks along the sea wall. Major hazards are the Severn Bore, very fast-flooding tides, and deep, soft mud—never leave the wall or attempt to access the foreshore. The mark is exposed to wind and weather with little shelter.

Ratings

⭐ 6.1/10 Overall
Catch Potential 7/10
Species Variety 6/10
Scenery & Comfort 5/10
Safety 3/10
Accessibility 6/10

Fish You Can Catch at Oldbury Naite

🐟 Bass 8/10
🎯 Tip: Peeler crab or rag on 2/0 flappers; fish the flood into dusk on spring tides. Cast tight to the wall into the main run; 6–7oz grippers to hold.
🐟 Flounder 8/10
🎯 Tip: Short casts with rag/lug on size 2 flappers to the mud margins; best late winter–spring on neaps. Bites as the tide eases either side of high.
🐟 Starry Smoothhound 7/10
🎯 Tip: Peeler crab on strong pulley rigs; late May–Sept on big springs. Put baits 30–60yd into the flow; 6–7oz grippers.
🐟 European Eel 7/10
🎯 Tip: Warm evenings May–Sept; rag/lug or fish strip. Fish close in at dusk on the flood and first of the ebb along the wall.
🐟 Thornback Ray 6/10
🎯 Tip: Squid or bluey wraps on a pulley; last 2 hrs of flood and first of ebb on springs, after dark. Aim for channel edge beyond mud.
🐟 Mullet (Thick-lipped) 5/10
🎯 Tip: Float crust or bread flake; feed bread mash near the power station outfall/creeks. Calm neap tides in daylight; keep low and quiet.
🐟 Whiting 4/10
🎯 Tip: Winter after dark on the flood; small fish baits or worm tipped with mackerel. Size 2–1 hooks; expect rattly bites in the run.
🐟 Lesser Spotted Dogfish 4/10
🎯 Tip: Worm or squid baits; shows on big tides after dark summer–autumn. Cast downtide and pin baits with grippers.
🐟 Cod 3/10
🎯 Tip: Odd codling on cold snaps Nov–Jan after dark. Lug/squid cocktails; fish the top of the flood on springs with heavy leads to hold.

Oldbury Naite Fishing

Summary

Oldbury Naite sits on the upper Severn Estuary in Gloucestershire, just downstream of Oldbury-on-Severn and opposite the sweeping mudflats that make this river famous. It’s a classic Severn shore mark: huge tides, savage currents, and the real chance of bass, smoothhound, and thornback rays in season. Experienced estuary anglers value it for its wild feel and productive flood/early ebb sessions.

Location and Access

Getting to Oldbury Naite is straightforward via the lanes north of Thornbury, with final access on narrow roads and farm tracks. You then follow the Severn Way along the floodbank to choose your stance on the stone revetment above the mud.

Seasons

The Severn here is turbid and powerful, but it draws migratory and estuarine species across the seasons. Expect better variety from late spring through early autumn, with traditional winter codling/whiting runs in cold snaps.

Methods

Bait fishing rules here due to colour and flow; you need sturdy tackle, breakout leads, and clipped-down rigs to cut through the wind and tide. Fish the edge of the channel on the flood and the first of the ebb, adjusting range to find the seams.

Tides and Conditions

Oldbury Naite responds to movement: aim for the last of the flood into high water and the first hour or two of the ebb. The Severn’s range is huge—plan around it rather than fighting it.

Safety

This is a serious estuary venue. The combination of steep banks, fast tides, the bore, and deep mud demands caution and preparation.

Facilities

Facilities are minimal at the mark itself; think of this as a wild, self-sufficient venue and plan accordingly.

Tips

Local Severn regulars focus on timing, elevation, and bait quality. Small tweaks make big differences here.

Regulations

Oldbury Naite lies on the tidal Severn. There is no blanket ban on angling here, but a mix of national and local rules apply. Always check the latest government and IFCA/EA guidance before you go.