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Goldcliff Beach
FreeSevern Estuary foreshore below the sea wall at Goldcliff, where the remains of ancient wooden salmon 'putcher' traps can still be seen at low tide. Noted for conger eels, large cod and thornback rays over the big Severn tides.
Access: Free shore access, no rod licence needed for sea fishing
Parking: Roadside parking near Goldcliff sea wall
Species you can expect
| Species | Best season |
|---|---|
| Conger eel | Summer |
| Cod / codling | Winter |
| Flounder | Winter |
| Whiting | Winter |
One of the largest tidal ranges in the world here; check tide times carefully before walking the foreshore.
Sea fishing needs no rod licence anywhere in the UK — shore, boat or wreck marks are all licence-free.
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