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Sea fishing in Wimberry Bottom, Gloucestershire puts you close to top marks like Newnham-on-Severn, Bullo Pill and Hock Cliff. 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.
5.2 miles from Wimberry Bottom
A powerful tidal estuary mark on the River Severn beside Newnham-on-Severn, fished from firm ground along the village riverbank and near the old ferry/slip. Expect extreme currents, fast-flooding tides, and soft mud—plan around the tide tables and the Severn Bore. Best results come on neap tides for sight-fishing mullet in...
5.3 miles from Wimberry Bottom
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....
5.6 miles from Wimberry Bottom
Hock Cliff lies on the upper Severn Estuary near Fretherne/Frampton-on-Severn. It is a muddy, clay-backed shoreline with powerful tidal flow and a huge tidal range. Expect fast-flooding water, shifting channels, and soft mud below the cliff line. Fishing is best on the flood and around high water on small to...
5.7 miles from Wimberry Bottom
Broadoak is an Upper Severn estuary bank mark beside the A48, with muddy/silty foreshore, strong tidal flow and occasional Severn Bore. Anglers typically fish from firm ground or the sea wall into the channel edges and gutters; do not venture onto the mud. Best windows are the last two hours...
6.2 miles from Wimberry Bottom
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...
6.3 miles from Wimberry Bottom
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...
