Description

A long stretch of grassy banks, in between the two Severn Bridges, dropping down onto sloping, almost featureless mudflats. A deep rhyne (gully) splits the mark in two. The favoured marks are at the far left-hand end, towards the new Bridge. The mud is wadeable if you want to fish before the tide reaches the grass, but it is very soft and I wouldn't recommend it!!

Don't cast out onto the uncovered mud, as your sinker will bury itself so deep that you'll never get it out alive - voice of experience here J

Fishing Methods and Baits

Fish two rods if possible. Bang one out as far as possible, and fish the other one 20-30 yards out. Most anglers fish a 2 or 3 hook flapping rig, or a bomber for long range.

Best baits are lug and peeler. Sometimes tipping off with a small rag can bring results.

Best Tides

 Ideal tides are between11.0m and 12.5m(local). This will give you 2-2½hrs fishing either side of high water.

Common Species

Winter - cod, whiting

Summer - flounder, eels(see Additional Information), sole, bass

Directions

 From Aust Services, M48 (old M4) take the Avonmouth Road. After 50yds, turn right. Follow road down to sea-front. Drive along to the far end and park in layby by the floodgates.

Tackle Shops

Veals - Bristol - 0117 926 0790

Bristol Angling Centre - 0117 950 0201

Additional Information

Eels caught at Aust must not be retained, unless the angler is in possession of a current Environment Agency Rod Licence.