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Discover sea fishing in The Hacket, Gloucestershire with fast access to Oldbury-on-Severn, Oldbury Naite and Oldbury Pill. Expect in season. Each mark lists distance from The Hacket, terrain and methods so you can pick a venue that matches today’s tide and conditions.
8.1 miles from The Hacket
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...
9.1 miles from The Hacket
Historic ships’ graveyard on the Severn estuary bank, opposite Sharpness. You fish from the sea wall/embankment above soft mud and the beached hulks. The Severn’s huge tidal range creates fierce currents with deep scours tight to the wall at high water; at low water it’s vast mudflats. Best fished 2–3...
9.4 miles from The Hacket
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....
