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Discover sea fishing in Upper Ley, Gloucestershire with fast access to Minsterworth, Westbury-on-Severn and Garden Cliff. Expect in season. Each mark lists distance from Upper Ley, terrain and methods so you can pick a venue that matches today’s tide and conditions.
6.5 miles from Upper Ley
An upper-Severn estuary mark on the outside of a bend by the hamlet of Gatcombe (between Newnham and Lydney). You fish from the floodbank/stone revetment above extensive mudflats, with the main channel drawing close on spring tides. Strong tidal flow and heavy silt demand wired leads and short, well-timed sessions...
8.5 miles from Upper Ley
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....
9.1 miles from Upper Ley
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...
