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Planning a session in Catbrain, Gloucestershire? Start with Severn Beach, New Passage and Northwick Warth. Switch between lures for summer shoals and ledger rigs over rough ground; the nearby marks below include distances, access notes and species tips.
5.2 miles from Catbrain
The New Cut is a fast-flowing tidal channel of the River Avon running through south-central Bristol, with steep stone/concrete embankments, mud margins at low water, and strong currents on spring tides. It fishes like an urban estuary: mullet are the headline quarry, with flounder, eels and the odd bass. Access...
5.2 miles from Catbrain
Spike Island lines the Bristol Floating Harbour between the New Cut and Cumberland Basin. It offers deep, sheltered, largely non‑tidal water along quay walls, pontoons and slipways. The mark is best known for big shoals of mullet in warmer months, with occasional bass moving in around the lock/sluice flows. The...
5.3 miles from Catbrain
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...
5.3 miles from Catbrain
Urban tidal mark on the New Cut (River Avon) beside Gaol Ferry Bridge. Steep quay walls, strong tidal flow and a silty bottom with occasional debris; best fished from the paved paths on either bank near the bridge (do not fish from the bridge itself). Depth is decent on bigger...
5.3 miles from Catbrain
A classic Severn Estuary mark by the old Aust ferry crossing beneath the First Severn Bridge. Extremely fast tides, huge range, and a mix of rock, rough ground and soft mud. Best fished on the flood two to three hours up to high water on big springs; neaps can be...
5.4 miles from Catbrain
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...
