Merlin Haven

Fishing Marks near Merlin Haven

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Discover sea fishing in Merlin Haven, Gloucestershire with fast access to Berkeley Pill, Berkeley Shore and Sharpness. Expect in season. Each mark lists distance from Merlin Haven, terrain and methods so you can pick a venue that matches today’s tide and conditions.

17 Marks Found

Saul Warth

(5.4/10)

9.5 miles from Merlin Haven

Saul Warth is a tidal Severn estuary saltmarsh and sea wall stretch near Frampton-on-Severn/Fretherne. It overlooks broad mudflats, gutters and creek mouths that flood and empty rapidly with the Severn’s huge tidal range. Anglers typically fish from firm ground along the sea wall or hard patches at the edge of...

Bass Flounder European Smelt Common Goby Sand Goby

Oldbury Pill

(6.2/10)

9.5 miles from Merlin Haven

A tidal creek opening onto the Severn Estuary beside Oldbury-on-Severn’s sea wall. Anglers fish from the flood bank and hard ground at the pill mouth—avoid the soft mud flats. Expect huge tides, strong cross-currents and heavy silt; use strong gripper leads and straightforward rigs. Best fished the last two hours...

Bass Cod Three-bearded Rockling Flounder Smoothhound

Oldbury Naite

(6.1/10)

9.7 miles from Merlin Haven

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...

Bass Cod Whiting Flounder Thornback Ray

Lydney Harbour

(5.4/10)

9.8 miles from Merlin Haven

Historic small harbour on the Severn Estuary where the Lydney Canal meets the river. Expect extreme tidal range, fast currents and extensive mudflats; the fishable window is typically a couple of hours either side of high water from the stable upper walls only. Summer and early autumn bring the best...

Bass Cod Whiting Flounder European Smelt

Fretherne

(5.2/10)

9.8 miles from Merlin Haven

A tidal Severn estuary floodbank mark near Fretherne/Framilode. Fish from the top of the sea wall only—foreshore mud is dangerous and the Severn Bore and fast flood make this an advanced venue. Best on big spring tides, particularly the flood two hours up to high water and the first of...

Bass Flounder European Smelt Common Goby Sand Goby