Ashton Watering

Fishing Marks near Ashton Watering

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Discover sea fishing in Ashton Watering, Somerset with fast access to Woodhill Bay, Battery Point and Black Nore Point. Expect in season. Each mark lists distance from Ashton Watering, terrain and methods so you can pick a venue that matches today’s tide and conditions.

31 Marks Found

Sea Mills Harbour

(5.6/10)

4.1 miles from Ashton Watering

Tidal harbour basin at the confluence of the River Trym and the River Avon in northwest Bristol. Very muddy, shallow margins with a stronger main channel; fast Severn-range tides and thick silt mean you should fish only from firm ground (harbour wall/paths) and never step onto the mud. Best two...

Bass Flounder Common Goby Sand Goby Shanny

Portway River Wall

(6/10)

4.1 miles from Ashton Watering

A long roadside river wall along the A4 Portway on the tidal River Avon. Deep, fast-flowing water with a pronounced tidal run and silty bottom. Best fished on the flood into dusk or at night. Expect snags and strong currents; grip leads and a drop net are recommended. Parking is...

Bass Flounder Common Goby Rock Goby Shanny

Bedminster Bridge

(5.6/10)

4.1 miles from Ashton Watering

Urban tidal mark on the New Cut of the River Avon at Bedminster Bridge. Fast-flowing, very turbid estuarine water with steep stone/concrete banks, strong currents and deep mud at low water. Access is good from the paved paths and railings on both banks near the bridge; fishing from the bridge...

Bass Flounder Common Goby Sand Goby European Eel

Lamplighters Marsh

(6.5/10)

4.3 miles from Ashton Watering

A tidal estuary bank on the River Avon beside Lamplighters Marsh (Shirehampton). Mixed mud, shingle and stone revetment with a fast, deep channel on springs. Fishing is best around the last two hours of flood through the first of the ebb; neaps give clearer water for mullet. Access is easy...

Bass Flounder European Smelt Common Goby Sand Goby

Horseshoe Bend

(6/10)

4.4 miles from Ashton Watering

A tidal estuary bend on the River Avon in the Avon Gorge between Sea Mills and Shirehampton. Deep, fast water runs close to the bank with mixed rocky margins and soft mud. Best fished the last 2 hours of flood into the top of the tide (neap to mid-range). Winter...

Bass Three-bearded Rockling Flounder European Smelt Common Goby

Avonmouth Bridge

(6.6/10)

4.4 miles from Ashton Watering

Classic Severn–Avon estuary mark directly beneath the M5 Avonmouth Bridge with a deep, fast tidal channel, muddy margins and scattered rubble. Fished from firm ground on both the Shirehampton and Avonmouth sides, it excels on bigger tides around high water: summer/autumn bring bass, flounder and silver eels, while winter produces...

Bass Cod Pouting Whiting Three-bearded Rockling