Pontshill

Fishing Marks near Pontshill

Last updated: 2 weeks ago

Planning a session in Pontshill, Herefordshire? Switch between lures for summer shoals and ledger rigs over rough ground; the nearby marks below include distances, access notes and species tips.

12 Marks Found

Arlingham

(5.4/10)

8.1 miles from Pontshill

Arlingham is a classic upper Severn estuary mark on the Arlingham Peninsula, with a long floodbank overlooking broad mudflats and a fast, powerful main channel that comes within casting range on bigger tides. Expect very soft mud, rapidly flooding/ebbing tides and the Severn Bore; always fish from the firm bank...

Bass Flounder European Smelt Common Goby European Eel

Minsterworth

(5.6/10)

8.9 miles from Pontshill

Minsterworth is a classic upper Severn Estuary mark with very soft mud banks, extreme tidal flow and the famous Severn Bore. Anglers typically fish from firm ground along the flood bank rather than the foreshore. It’s a productive venue for flounder and thin‑lipped mullet on smaller to mid-range tides, with...

Bass Flounder European Smelt Common Goby Sand Goby

Framilode

(5.5/10)

9.3 miles from Pontshill

A classic upper Severn estuary mark at Lower Framilode with strong tides, steep mud banks and sections of stone floodwall/old quay. The water is highly coloured and brackish; fish the flood and first of the ebb for best results. Thin‑lipped mullet work the margins and any freshwater outfalls, flounder patrol...

Bass Flounder European Smelt European Eel Mullet (Thick-lipped)

Longney

(5/10)

9.7 miles from Pontshill

A classic upper Severn estuary bank at Longney with muddy foreshores and strong tidal flow influenced by the Severn Bore. Anglers fish from firm ground by the floodbank and timber cribs rather than the mud. Flounder dominate late autumn to spring; in warmer months schoolie bass and thin-lipped mullet appear....

Bass Cod Flounder Smoothhound European Smelt

Fretherne

(5.2/10)

9.9 miles from Pontshill

A tidal Severn estuary floodbank mark near Fretherne/Framilode. Fish from the top of the sea wall only—foreshore mud is dangerous and the Severn Bore and fast flood make this an advanced venue. Best on big spring tides, particularly the flood two hours up to high water and the first of...

Bass Flounder European Smelt Common Goby Sand Goby

Awre

(5.6/10)

10.0 miles from Pontshill

A classic upper Severn estuary bank mark on the west (Forest of Dean) side by the hamlet of Awre. Expect fast tides, heavy silt and mud, and powerful currents with the Severn Bore periodically surging through. Fish from firm ground beside the floodbank rather than the foreshore. Best results come...

Bass Cod Flounder European Smelt European Eel