Fishing in New-Mills

7.4 miles from New-Mills

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...

8.1 miles from New-Mills

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...

8.4 miles from New-Mills

Tidal estuary fishing on the lower River Wye around Chepstow, with access mainly from riverside walls/paths and a few muddy or shingle edges. Expect strong flow and big tidal range, with most sport from casting into the main channel and deeper holes on the flood/ebb. It’s a mixed estuary mark...

9.2 miles from New-Mills

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,...

9.2 miles from New-Mills

Sedbury Cliff is a high-bank Severn Estuary mark with access via footpaths to the cliff edge and short scrambles down to rough ledges/mud-and-rock fringes. Fishing is typically done by casting into strong tidal flow over mixed mud, sand and shingle, with the best sport around the tide turns and on...

9.6 miles from New-Mills

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...