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Planning a session in Colethrop, Gloucestershire? Start with Elmore Back, Hempsted and Epney. Switch between lures for summer shoals and ledger rigs over rough ground; the nearby marks below include distances, access notes and species tips.
8.3 miles from Colethrop
A tidal creek and foreshore on the west bank of the River Severn just south of Newnham. Bullo Pill has very strong tides, pronounced tidal bore effects and extensive soft mud. Fish from firm ground near the creek mouth and any remaining hard edges/old quay stonework rather than the mud....
9.2 miles from Colethrop
A tidal Severn estuary bank by the Purton ship graveyard (Purton Hulks). Stone revetments front deep, fast water on springs with extensive mudflats at low tide. Best known for flounder and thin‑lipped mullet, with silver eels and school bass also taken; dab and the odd sole show in settled conditions....
