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Sea fishing in Flaxpits, Gloucestershire puts you close to top marks like Severn Beach, New Passage and Northwick Warth. These spots regularly produce on moving tides. Use the list below to compare distance, access and recommended rigs, then time your session to the tide and wind.
6.9 miles from Flaxpits
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...
6.9 miles from Flaxpits
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...
7.0 miles from Flaxpits
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...
7.0 miles from Flaxpits
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...
7.0 miles from Flaxpits
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...
7.1 miles from Flaxpits
Urban estuary mark on the Hotwells side of the Cumberland Basin and River Avon, offering deep, fast, highly tidal water alongside vertical quay walls and railings. Access is easy from pavements along Hotwell Road near the swing bridges/locks, but expect powerful currents, big tide range, coloured water and changing levels....
