Description

A very popular rock mark situated between Clevedon and Portishead. There is fishing from flat rock ledges above the high water line, as well as weedy platforms for fishing from low water up. The point on the L/H end of the mark is very popular, as you will be fishing into the main tidal flow, but the ground can be rough in places and tackle losses should be expected.

Fishing Methods and Baits

A good 100yd+ cast is needed to get out over the shoreline rocks and onto the sand and mixed ground. A clipped down pulley rig with a pair of 4/0's is a popular choice for winter cod fishing. A lead lift and rotten bottom can be also useful in keeping losses down.

Best baits are rag/lug and crab for winter cod. Fish baits will also be taken, but mainly by whiting.

Rag/lug and crab are the spring/summer baits for the other species.

Best Tides

 Ideal tides for the Point and weed rocks are between 9.0m and 10.5m local. Any higher and you will be pushed back to the cliff-face. You can fish the ledges on any state of tide - it's just that the drop down to the water at H/W will be greater on neaps.

Common Species

Winter - cod, whiting, dabs

Summer - thornbacks, sole

Directions

 From Junction 20 M5 drop down to roundabout. Take 2^nd exit (straight-ahead) towards town centre. At mini-roundabout take 3^rd exit (right). Drive round clock tower, the left at Clock Tower pub. Take 2^nd left, halfway up the hill (Linden Road) At roundabout, take 4^th exit (right) and follow round L/H bend into Hill Road (shops). Carry on round R/H bend and along Wellington Terrace, past the Walton Park Hotel. After S bend, turn left into Bay Road. Footpath to the ledges is on the left at the end of the road.

Tackle Shops

Tackle Box - Clevedon - 01275 340180

Additional Information