SEVERN MIDDLE
- Saltwater
- Estuary
SEVERN MIDDLE
- Saltwater
- Estuary
- Sq. miles
- 24
- Boat Ramps
- 0
- Access Points
- 0
- Species
- 32
The Severn Middle is a significant transitional water body within the Severn Estuary system in Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. It is officially classified as a heavily modified transitional water, covering a substantial surface area of approximately 62.6 square kilometers. The area is characterized by strong tidal mixing, which creates a dynamic and nutrient-rich environment. Ecological assessments consistently rate the fish populations as "Good," with high-quality invertebrate communities, making it a productive and important fishery within the region.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at SEVERN MIDDLE and what's needed to catch them.
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Atlantic Bluefin Tuna
Thunnus thynnus
Atlantic Halibut
Hippoglossus hippoglossus
Atlantic Horse Mackerel
Trachurus trachurus
Black Seabream
Spondyliosoma cantharus
Brill
Scophthalmus rhombus
Common Sole
Solea solea
Conger Eel
Conger conger
Corkwing Wrasse
Symphodus melops
Cuckoo Wrasse
Labrus mixtus
European Anchovy
Engraulis encrasicolus
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
Greater Forkbeard
Phycis blennoides
Grey Gurnard
Eutrigla gurnardus
John Dory
Zeus faber
Ling
Molva molva
Lumpsucker
Cyclopterus lumpus
Poor Cod
Trisopterus minutus
Pouting
Trisopterus luscus
Red Gurnard
Chelidonichthys cuculus
Red Mullet
Mullus surmuletus
Red Seabream
Pagellus bogaraveo
Thicklip Grey Mullet
Chelon labrosus
Tope
Galeorhinus galeus
Tub Gurnard
Chelidonichthys lucerna
Turbot
Scophthalmus maximus
Twaite Shad
Alosa fallax
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on SEVERN MIDDLE. 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.
ARKENDALE H & WASTDALE H
Purton Hulks
SEVERN RLY BRIDGE (REMAINS OF)
Know where you can legally fish on SEVERN MIDDLE
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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