Severn Lower
- Saltwater
- Estuary
Severn Lower
- Saltwater
- Estuary
- Sq. miles
- 180
- Boat Ramps
- 0
- Access Points
- 0
- Species
- 44
The Severn Lower refers to the estuarine and lower tidal section of the River Severn near Bristol, a heavily modified transitional water body that experiences significant tidal influence. This area is characterized by strong tidal mixing, which disperses sediments and influences water quality and fish habitat.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at Severn Lower and what's needed to catch them.
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Angler
Lophius piscatorius
Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
Black Seabream
Spondyliosoma cantharus
Blonde Ray
Raja brachyura
Brill
Scophthalmus rhombus
Bull Huss
Scyliorhinus stellaris
Coalfish
Pollachius virens
Common Sole
Solea solea
Common Stingray
Dasyatis pastinaca
Conger Eel
Conger conger
Dab
Limanda limanda
European Eel
Anguilla anguilla
European Flounder
Platichthys flesus
European Pilchard
Sardina pilchardus
European Plaice
Pleuronectes platessa
European Seabass
Dicentrarchus labrax
European Sprat
Sprattus sprattus
Garfish
Belone belone
Golden Grey Mullet
Chelon auratus
Greater Forkbeard
Phycis blennoides
Grey Gurnard
Eutrigla gurnardus
Grey Triggerfish
Balistes capriscus
John Dory
Zeus faber
Lesser Spotted Dogfish
Scyliorhinus canicula
Lesser Weever
Echiichthys vipera
Ling
Molva molva
Lumpsucker
Cyclopterus lumpus
Megrim
Lepidorhombus whiffiagonis
Pollack
Pollachius pollachius
Poor Cod
Trisopterus minutus
Porbeagle
Lamna nasus
Pouting
Trisopterus luscus
Red Gurnard
Chelidonichthys cuculus
Red Mullet
Mullus surmuletus
Red Seabream
Pagellus bogaraveo
Spotted Ray
Raja montagui
Starry Smooth-hound
Mustelus asterias
Thicklip Grey Mullet
Chelon labrosus
Thornback Ray
Raja clavata
Tope
Galeorhinus galeus
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Severn Lower. 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.
BRECKLAND
CARBON
Casper 2
CIGALLE
CLEVEDON PIER
COMMANDANT MARCHAND
DURDHAM
EMILY
EMPIRE TOWNSMAN
FAITH
Know where you can legally fish on Severn Lower
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.
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.
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.
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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