Description

A concrete platform/lookout on the edge of Clevedon's Marine Lake. There is room for only 2/3 anglers at any time, so take care when swinging leads about. You get about 2hrs fishing either side of high water.

Fishing Methods and Baits

A 75-100yd 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 Pumphouse are anything over 11.0m local. Any lower, and the water won't reach the base of the Marine Lake wall.

Common Species

Winter - cod, whiting, dabs, pout

Summer - thornbacks, sole, eels, dogfish

Directions

 From Junction 20 M5 drop down to roundabout. Take the first exit (left) and follow the 'ring road' all the way through the housing estates. After Old Church Road (L/H side) take the first turning left and park in overflow carpark for the Salthouse pub. A path on the top L/H corner leads through trees to the Pumphouse platform.

Tackle Shops

Tackle Box - Clevedon - 01275 340180

Additional Information