Today's Best Fishing & Tide Times for
Bristol, United Kingdom ðŸ‡¬ðŸ‡§

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Planning your next fishing trip in Bristol, United Kingdom ? Today is a average day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar bite times, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, nearby tide tables, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar bite times and the best moon phases.
  • Use the Tide Clock section to sync bite times with high and low tide tables.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

Fishing in Bristol, United Kingdom, centres on the tidal River Avon, Bristol Harbour and quick access to the Severn Estuary, offering a mix of coarse, predator and light sea fishing. Anglers can target species from perch and pike in urban stretches to flounder and bass in brackish water, with numerous canals, docks and nearby commercial fisheries adding year-round opportunities. read more...

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Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 13:25 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
  • Nautical Twilight begins:
    Sunrise:
  • Sunset:
    Nautical Twilight ends:
  • Moonrise:
  • Moonset:
  • Moon over:
  • Moon under:
  • Visibility:
    49%
  • Third Quarter Moon - 49% illuminated Third Quarter Moon
Next New Moon in ~6 days on 11th September
  • Distance to earth:
    363,923 km
    Proximity:
    98.1 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Bristol
New Moon
Fri, 11 Sep
Full Moon
Sat, 26 Sep

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    05:46 am - 07:46 am
  • minor Time:
    02:56 pm - 04:56 pm
  • major Time:
    06:19 pm - 08:19 pm
  • minor Time:
    09:43 pm - 11:43 pm
All times are displayed in the Europe/London timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is +1 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). Blue areas indicate high and low tides. The center shows the current moon phase which is a Third Quarter Moon at 49% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a average day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. Today some bite times coincide with sunrise or sunset. Those will be particularly good times for fishing and are indicated by sun icons. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -1 hour and -53 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
Europe/London • Fri, 4 Sep 17:25 • 51.455, -2.597

Tides Times for Fishing: Fri, 4 Sep

The Tideclock displays the tide status and the hours until the next tide. Currently the tide is falling and the next low tide is in 1 hour and 28 minutes.
Tide Graph
06:34 am 12:20 pm 06:53 pm AM PM 35.27 ft 9.88 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
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Tide Time Height
low 06:34 am 9.88 ft
high 12:20 pm 35.27 ft
low 06:53 pm 10.96 ft
Tide Coefficient at 12:20 pm is 74
For fishing, stronger tides are often favourable as they cause stronger currents and more motion on the sea bed. The above tidal coefficients give us an indication of how strong the tides are compared to their average. A value over 90 indicates very strong tides, known as spring tides. A low value indicates weak tides, known as neap tides. The tidal coefficient can range from 20 to 120 with a mean value of 70. A higher number usually indicates better fishing.
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Current Fishing Weather

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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
Selected Weather Station: Bristol, GB
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
Date Major Bite Times Minor Bite Times Sun Moon Moonphase Tide Times
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S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
low: , 7.97 ft
high: , 37.73 ft , Coeff: 85
low: , 8.99 ft
high: , 36.25 ft , Coeff: 78
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S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
low: , 9.88 ft
high: , 35.27 ft , Coeff: 74
low: , 10.96 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
high: , 33.53 ft , Coeff: 66
low: , 11.98 ft
high: , 32.97 ft , Coeff: 64
low: , 12.99 ft
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S: 		Waning Crescent moon phase
Waning Crescent
high: , 31.73 ft , Coeff: 59
low: , 13.62 ft
high: , 32.41 ft , Coeff: 62
low: , 13.55 ft
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S: 		Waning Crescent moon phase
Waning Crescent
high: , 32.55 ft , Coeff: 62
low: , 12.8 ft
high: , 34.51 ft , Coeff: 71
low: , 11.06 ft
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S: 		Waning Crescent moon phase
Waning Crescent
high: , 35.73 ft , Coeff: 76
low: , 9.58 ft
high: , 38.25 ft , Coeff: 87
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S: 		New Moon moon phase
New Moon
low: , 7.28 ft
high: , 39.6 ft , Coeff: 93
low: , 6.23 ft
high: , 41.83 ft , Coeff: 103
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S: 		New Moon moon phase
New Moon
low: , 4.33 ft
high: , 42.52 ft , Coeff: 106
low: , 4.04 ft
high: , 44.09 ft , Coeff: 113
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Bristol

Bristol offers varied, urban-friendly fishing built around the River Avon, Bristol Harbour and the nearby Severn Estuary. The mix of freshwater, tidal and semi-saline water means you can switch from roach and perch to flounder and bass within a short walk or drive. Much of the productive water is accessible from towpaths and quaysides, making it ideal for short, mobile sessions.

The non-tidal Avon upstream of the city holds classic West Country coarse fish. Roach, bream, perch, pike and chub dominate, with pockets of carp and tench in slower, deeper bends and marinas. In cooler months, target roach and dace in steady glides with stick floats or light feeders and small baits like maggot, pinkie and single caster. Perch and pike respond well to small lures worked along moored boats, overhanging trees and reed beds; natural patterns in the 5–9cm range cover most situations.

Through the city, the tidal Avon and floating harbour become more mixed and brackish, attracting flounder, mullet and occasional bass alongside coarse species. Flounder are most active from late winter into spring and again in autumn. Ledger small ragworm, lugworm or worm-and-maggot cocktails on light running rigs, casting just off the wall or into the edges of channels rather than the middle; these fish often feed tight to structure where food collects.

Mullet thrive around Bristol Harbour, especially in the warmer months. They cruise marinas, pontoons and outflows, feeding on algae and small invertebrates. Stealth is crucial: travel light, keep noise down and use fine tackle with small hooks and delicate floats. Bread flake, thin bread paste or small pieces of prawn fished under a waggler or controller float are proven baits, but present them naturally and avoid casting directly onto visible fish.

In summer, the harbour and lower Avon favour early morning and late evening sessions. Increased boat traffic stirs fish but also pushes them into quieter corners. Work lures along shaded walls, lock entrances and bridge pilings for perch, pike and opportunistic bass. Soft plastics on jig heads and small crankbaits that deflect off structure pick out predators holding in ambush spots.

The wider Severn Estuary, easily reached from Bristol, provides further scope for flounder, bass, codling and whiting. The tides are powerful, so choose marks with firm footing and fish the smaller neaps when possible. Use grip leads sized to hold bottom and keep rigs streamlined; two-hook flappers or simple running rigs baited with lugworm, ragworm or crab are effective over mixed ground and channels.

Canals and stillwaters in the Bristol area add consistent year-round sport. Commercial lakes often hold carp, F1s and silver fish, rewarding method feeders, bomb-and-pellet and short-pole tactics. In winter, scale down to lighter hooklengths and micros; in summer, pellets, corn and meat close in down the margins often produce the bigger fish in the last hour of light.

Across Bristol’s waters, the most successful anglers stay mobile and observant. Watch for fish topping, baitfish scattering, mullet bow waves or bird activity to quickly locate life. Carry a compact kit that allows you to adjust from float to feeder or lure within minutes, and focus on features—drop-offs, moored boats, bridges and outflows—where Bristol’s mixed fish populations naturally concentrate.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Bristol area

Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 11 beaches and bays in this area.

Woodhill Bay - 13.14909779728km , Kilkenny Bay - 13.37254149144km , Redcliff Bay - 15.23340178316km , Charlcombe Bay - 15.70615942587km , Pigeon House Bay - 16.49167352003km , Margaret's Bay - 17.44775828387km , Ladye Bay - 17.94657524746km , Scarog Bay - 21.08186587067km , Woodspring Bay - 23.83518123982km , Sand Bay - 27.62745056628km , Weston Bay - 30.60118212643km

Harbours and Marinas can often times be productive fishing spots for land based fishing as their sheltered environment attracts a wide variety of bait fish. Similar to river mouths, harbour entrances are also great places to fish as lots of fish will move in and out with the rising and falling tides. There are 1 main harbours in this area.

Bristol Harbour - 1.57944510307km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Bristol. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.

Bristol Harbour - 1.57944510307km , River Trym - 4.03364119802km , River Chew - 8.39213354054km , Moorend - 11.90177433999km , Denny Island - 12.59152146194km , Battery Point - 12.77699986944km , Woodhill Bay - 13.14909779728km , Chew Valley Lake - 13.32381896202km , Kilkenny Bay - 13.37254149144km , Denny Island - 15.02160599052km , Redcliff Bay - 15.23340178316km , Charlcombe Bay - 15.70615942587km , Pigeon House Bay - 16.49167352003km , Langford Brook - 16.71927872996km , Margaret's Bay - 17.44775828387km , Welsh Grounds - 17.59685117839km , River Severn - 17.61933206608km , Ladye Bay - 17.94657524746km , Scarog Bay - 21.08186587067km , Welsh Hook - 22.78434291665km , Congresbury Yeo - 22.83936184508km , Cheddar Yeo - 23.75630474146km , Woodspring Bay - 23.83518123982km , English Grounds - 24.94286235948km , Sand Point - 27.42966069069km , Sand Bay - 27.62745056628km , Ebbw River - 29.38234503675km , Afon Lwyd - 29.4676729424km , Knightstone - 29.662675921km , Birnbeck Island - 30.05656385574km , River Usk - 30.3891894768km , Cat Brook - 30.43511046098km , Weston Bay - 30.60118212643km , River Axe - 31.37024529134km , Brean Down - 33.11362864537km , Marston Pond - 33.47007333639km , Redford Water - 34.90401076572km , Berrow Flats - 35.92375574462km , Rhymney River - 36.89134787141km , Half-mile Pond - 36.95951759832km

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