Fishing in Woolaston Woodside

2.8 miles from Woolaston Woodside

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...

3.7 miles from Woolaston Woodside

Shepperdine is a classic Severn Estuary shore mark north of Oldbury-on-Severn, offering powerful tides, deep gullies and the main channel running relatively close on bigger tides. It fishes best over the flood and first of the ebb, especially 2 hours either side of high on medium-to-large springs. Expect turbid water,...

4.3 miles from Woolaston Woodside

Tidal estuary mark on the Severn beside the Oldbury power station outfall. The scoured channel holds depth even on big ebbs, and the mixing flow creates current seams that draw baitfish and predators. Expect extreme tides, heavy silt, and fierce cross-currents; neaps are more manageable. Best two hours either side...

4.8 miles from Woolaston Woodside

An exposed stretch of the upper Severn Estuary west of Berkeley with broad mud and sand flats cut by deep, fast-running channels. Huge tidal range, fierce currents and soft mud define the mark; fishing is best the last two hours of the flood and first hour of the ebb, especially...

5.0 miles from Woolaston Woodside

Urban tidal-river/estuary mark fished from the riverbank and access points close to the old Severn road bridge/riverfront around Chepstow, with fast flow, deep channels and heavy silt. It’s mainly a legering mark where getting a bait on the bottom and holding it is the challenge; best results are around slack...

5.1 miles from Woolaston Woodside

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...