Bristol Channel Inner South

Saltwater
Bay

Bristol Channel Inner South

Saltwater
Bay

Sq. miles: 131
Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 14

The Bristol Channel Inner South is a significant coastal water body situated along the Somerset coast, forming part of the larger Bristol Channel system. It is a dynamic tidal environment characterized by its estuarine and coastal nature, adjacent to areas like Bridgwater Bay. The water body is managed under various environmental frameworks, reflecting its ecological importance and the pressures it faces from human activity and natural processes.

England licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Bristol Channel Inner South and what's needed to catch them.

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Blonde Ray

Raja brachyura

Blue Shark

Prionace glauca

Bull Huss

Scyliorhinus stellaris

Conger Eel

Conger conger

Cuckoo Ray

Leucoraja naevus

European Eel

Anguilla anguilla

European Pilchard

Sardina pilchardus

European Seabass

Dicentrarchus labrax

European Sprat

Sprattus sprattus

Lesser Spotted Dogfish

Scyliorhinus canicula

Poor Cod

Trisopterus minutus

Spotted Ray

Raja montagui

Thornback Ray

Raja clavata

Undulate Ray

Raja undulata

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Bristol Channel Inner South. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

DIANA

Wreck

Grand Hustler

Wreck

Lamb?

Wreck

MFB GOLDEN DAWN

Wreck

NO 194 AX

Wreck

PELICAN

Wreck

THE AMERICAN

Wreck

TIA MARIA

Wreck

WILD ROSE

Wreck

Know where you can legally fish on Bristol Channel Inner South

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

England licenses and regulations

England Boating Regulations

Canal & River Trust is the navigation authority for most inland canals and rivers in England and Wales, covering boat licences, registration, and rules of navigation. For coastal/sea boating the national Maritime & Coastguard Agency guidance applies instead.

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England Fishing License

An Environment Agency rod fishing licence is required to fish for salmon, trout, freshwater fish, smelt or eel in England. Buy a short-term or annual licence online via GOV.UK; junior licences are free but must be registered.

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England Fishing Regulations

The official Environment Agency freshwater rod-fishing byelaws for England: close seasons, size and catch limits, permitted baits and methods, and rod limits. These apply in addition to holding a rod licence.

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England Stream Access Laws

Closest official page on public access to land and water in England. Note there is no general public right to fish - fishing rights are privately owned, so you need the owner's or club's permission or a permit even where access on foot exists.

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Take Bristol Channel Inner South with you

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Tides, wind & water conditions (10 day forecast)

On open water, wind and tide matter as much as the weather. See the best times to fish Bristol Channel Inner South and check the marine forecast before you launch.

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