Description

A long stretch of grassy banks, upstream of the old Severn Bridge,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, where there is a small gravel bank, and the far right hand end, just before a line of net posts.

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!!

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 Thornbury road. After 2 miles turn left (signposted Littleton) Follow the road through the village to a T junction. Turn left and follow down to the very end. There is a small car park at the end of the road, just past Electrotech.

Tackle Shops

Veals - Bristol - 0117 926 0790

Bristol Angling Centre - 0117 950 0201

Additional Information

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