Bristol Channel Sea Fishing at Goldcliff, South Wales - Part 2

Join me as I do a spot of summer sea fishing at Goldcliff, Newport, which is on the Welsh side of the Bristol Channel, forming part of the Severn Estuary.
I hope you enjoy the video and thank you for watching!
Cheers
Gareth

[@KeefsCattys]

Really enjoyed watching Gareth. I love the passion for fishing and the natural environment that you show us in all your videos . Your film making is excellent as well . Best wishes and tight lines.

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks bud, I appreciate it. I enjoy capturing the scenery and surroundings, that's what my fishing is all about nowadays, just nice being out isn't it, the fish are a bonus. Cheers for watching, hopefully more videos soon 👍👍

[@alansaunders8196]

Great show again mate, well done

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks mate. Haven't fished Goldcliff for about a month and so I'm due a return visit. Another favourite mark of mine. Cheers 👍👍

[@robertmedzai8163]

nice bit of fishing Gareth keep it up mate.

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks mate. Fishing is proving difficult at the moment along the Bristol Channel but hopefully it will pick up soon 👍🐟

[@davehussey6021]

Hi great video and great commentry well explained and good tips .ive just found your channel .Dave from ireland 😀👍🇮🇪🍺

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Dave, much appreciated. I'm planning on fishing Goldcliff next week as I have some time off work. Hope you guys are doing ok in Ireland. More videos to come soon. Cheers 🇮🇪👍👍

[@jamess5920]

Well done mate nice few straps there. Even though you had a good days fishing, Just remember a bad days fishing is better than a good days work 👍🐟

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks James. Yes, the straps were out in force that day...in the past, I've had Conger up to 12lbs at Goldcliff. Haha I definitely agree with that saying, I like it!! Cheers.

[@andrewhaden7822]

Cracking video,I’m really enjoying them

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Andrew, glad you're enjoying the videos, appreciate it. Gareth

[@leethornley7256]

Would love to go fishing with u, ur so chill n happy

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Lee, although I'm not always that calm, especially when the filming is going wrong ha! I'm sure it could be arranged though. Cheers for watching, much appreciated 👍👍

[@matthewgregory9696]

Stumbled across the channel a few weeks ago. Really enjoying the videos. Keep up the good work!!

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Matthew, glad you are enjoying the videos, I appreciate the support. Gareth.

[@castersfishingwales2038]

Great bit of filming buddy!!, had many a pot noodle at that mark and Redwick lol, for us since October to Feb Me n Josh had five small cod and one flounder there, poor year for that mark! love your vids budd!!

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers mate, appreciate it. As you know it's difficult filming and fishing at the same time but I give it my best ha! Yeah it can be a funny venue in that one day it's on fire and the next really quiet. Had my best ever Cod from there last winter, 8 pound 6 ounces, was a cracker. Hopefully a few Whiting/Cod will turn up later in the year, would be nice to see!

[@Bassjohn1968]

Hi Gareth loving your videos, where you to now, how far are you away from the car park, looks a fair distance mate. Going to try this mark, it looks a nice easy fishing venue. Tight lines my friend 🐠🐠🐠🐠🎣🎣🎣🎣

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you John, much appreciated, I'm pleased to hear that you're enjoying the videos. It's a 15 minute walk from the carpark, although this spot is best fished on the smaller tides as the rip/current is too strong on the bigger tides and it can be difficult to hold bottom. Cheers 👍👍

[@Baddad36]

Can't believe the height of your tide! Where I am it maxes about 5! Great tips. Glad I found your channel. 👍 Subscribed.

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers, I appreciate it! Yeah we get quite a large tidal range around here and it can get as high as 15m (13.3m new scale). Personally, I prefer the smaller tides, seem to get more action. Have a good weekend 👍👍

[@daifitzpatrick3693]

Good video mate like watching them it's our best mark to

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Dai, I appreciate it and I'm glad you're enjoying the videos. Will hopefully be back down there soon 👍👍

[@daifitzpatrick3693]

@@riversidewithme we off down there next week or week after love watching your videos mate we love St bride's to had loads of eels down there to mate

[@riversidewithme]

Good luck for next week! I love St Brides too, I've had some cracking sessions there over the years and one of my favourite venues...I'm hoping to make a video down there soon.

[@leightongroves1509]

Great video i fished there Wednesday for the first time I'll definitely be going back 👍👍

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks mate! Yeah Goldcliff can fish well when it's on...I'm hoping some Whiting and Cod will show up there come the Autumn 👍

[@leightongroves1509]

@@riversidewithme ye me to we should meet there in the future 👍

[@jonathanbaghurst2299]

Well done buddy 👏

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Jonathan, appreciate it! 👍

[@JackMeredith1995]

Another good one Gaz! Great stuff mate 👍

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Jack, glad you enjoyed! Hope you've got some fishing in this weekend!

[@JackMeredith1995]

@@riversidewithme yes mate hounds bass and rays. Are you on Instagram?

[@riversidewithme]

Sounds great, well done! I am, although I hardly use it, account name is the same as my KZbin channel.

[@liamlewis8987]

Anything coming out of there this tine of the year

[@riversidewithme]

Congers mainly, with the occasional Bass, Thornback Ray, Sole and Codling

[@gismothecat1]

some rods cant cast 7oz, excellent video

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Ian, I like it down there. No they can't but because I fish the Bristol Channel a lot, I make sure the rods I use can cast upto 8oz. Cheers 👍👍

[@mikedixon7942]

You are right about Goldcliff it can be hit or miss and frustrating

[@riversidewithme]

It is indeed Mike, I agree. The one day it's on fire, the next it's dead! Hopefully a few Cod/Whiting will show up in the Autumn.

[@keithgribble5766]

Must be so hard to film and fish, well done for the video, congers seem to be more prolific than most years, as you say gold cliffe is a hit or miss area, tight lines

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Keith. Yes you're right there, it's not easy doing both at the same time, can be exhausting at times but I enjoy it. There does seem to be more Congers around these days, at least they keep the rod tips busy ha! Quiet on the Channel at the moment, hopefully it will pick up soon. Cheers for watching 👍👍

[@FrugalOutdoors]

Hi Gareth, another very enjoyable watch. Busy session buddy, that's so nice to see. Noticed you had another rod in the background, was that for a bit of lure, or maybe feathers? Great editing as always. Watched on the TV for the first time, quality was brill. Take care dude, Dylan

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Dylan, appreciate your comments as always. Aghhh yes I forgot to mention the spinning rod... basically, I put a 3 hook flapper rig on it and threw it out literally 10 yards to see if there was anything close in, just for 30 mins as often the Bass patrol the base of the rocks. I've had Conger at Goldcliff up to 12lbs in the past but on this occasion, the straps were out in force haha. Cheers, Gareth

[@roystonpritchard59]

Hi Are you fishing to the left or right of Boat Road & where did you park your car. Haven't fished Goldcliff before, but may plan to in the future Keep the videos coming Regards

[@riversidewithme]

Hi Royston, I was fishing to the left of Boat Road. So you park next to the Seawall Tearooms, loads of room. Then walk up the steps and pick your spot. In this video I was fishing on the point to the left, which is a 10/15 minute walk, better here on small/medium tides as there's a strong rip on the larger tides. Cheers 👍👍.

[@Grumszy]

If you park at goldcliff lane, is it a long walk to fishing mark. Enjoying the vids mate.

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers mate, appreciate it. From the parking area to where I was fishing, that's probably an 8 to 10 minute walk (it looks longer than what it is) Or you can fish the point to right of the parking area which is just a 2 minute walk although slightly more uncomfortable as you're on rocks. I only fish the points on small tides. Gareth

[@justynnoble7174]

Hi mate what camara are you using as I'd like to start filming my sessions an the quality looks great 👍 thanks

[@riversidewithme]

Hi Justyn, thanks for the comment. I use a Go Pro Hero 9 Black 👍

[@seanbowers9269]

Would love to travel and fish with you

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Sean. Although I wouldn't bother fishing with me if I was you...I don't catch many fish these days ha! Cheers 👍👍

[@michaelbrine2180]

Can you do a video with and talking about your rigs that you use mate

[@riversidewithme]

Hi Michael, yes I will be doing a video about which rigs I use, as I sometimes forget to show them when I'm out fishing 👍👍

[@michaelbrine2180]

@@riversidewithme brilliant cheers😊

[@GaragE36uk]

Just subbed, been watching your vids for a while.. very good content mate. I'm in South Wales myself and do a bit of fishing, I like to target flounder, plaice, sole and bass.. Any areas you would suggest?

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers mate, I appreciate it. If you want Sole, there's a mark called Farmfields, Newport...you fish it on very small tides and cast off the pete ledges. Any marks in Newport will get you Flounder and Bass...St Brides, Goldcliff and River Usk. If fishing the Usk, do so on small tides only. Plaice tend to be further west in clearer water... there's a mark called Three Cliffs Bay at The Gower. Park in the carpark and walk to the right where the sand is and walk down the cliff. Here you'll get Plaice, Flounder, Bass and Sole. Also Mackerel, Garfish and Wrasse on the lighter gear 👍👍

[@GaragE36uk]

@@riversidewithme thank you mate. I normally fish, llangennith beach, or ogmore at the river mouth.. so just looking for new areas really to try..

[@cgws3064]

So, my wife works in Lliswerry and I want to try that mark. Where do I park and can you tell us about the multipliers and line you use? Another great video. I hope to see you out sometime in the area!

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks mate. Yes I'm sure you'll see me out and about at some point ha! So you park on the road next to the Seawall Tearooms at Goldcliff (plenty of parking available). Then you just walk up the steps and choose your spot. My multipliers are the Abu Garcia 6500 Mag Elites. The one is quite old now and the other is the upgraded version (C3). I use 20lb Daiwa Sensor line with 50lb Drennan Greased Weasel shock leader👍

[@cgws3064]

@@riversidewithme you are such a star. Thanks for that.

[@monkeytrousers4275]

another top video, I've never fished goldcliff personally, but I like the look of it, what's the access like to that mark? is it much of a walk as I think my old man would enjoy it but he's getting on a bit now. any advise would be appreciated

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks mate, I appreciate it. Where I am in this video is about a 15 minute walk from where you park, to the left of the steps. I fished there because the tide was smallish and you get longer fishing there on the point. Although on a bigger tide you can fish anywhere along the seawall...park up next to the Seawall Tearooms, walk up the steps and pick your spot, nice and easy with very little walking involved...this area can be fished on tides between 10.3m and 11.2m. Any bigger and there can be a strong rip, any smaller and you're better off walking to the point where I was as more water. Cheers 👍👍

[@monkeytrousers4275]

@@riversidewithme thanks for the detailed reply mate, I'm definitely going to give it a go.

[@Simon-qd5sr]

Hi mate, great videos. Ive just started back fishing after a 20yr break so im a little out of touch! Ive never fished Goldcliff before so was wondering whether its a good place to get back into the swing of things and if so is there anywhere to park? Thanks

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Simon, glad you're enjoying the videos. Yes there's plenty of parking at the end of the road, next to Seawall Tearooms. Goldcliff is a funny venue in that one day it's on fire, the next day it's poor. If you're looking at getting back in to the swing of things, you might be better off going to St Brides (by Lighthouse Inn) or Barry way, such as Jackson's Bay, as there's a better chance of you getting fish. If fishing Goldcliff, don't fish the points on big tides as the current is very strong, instead fish in to the bay, right next to where you park. Cheers, Gareth.

[@Simon-qd5sr]

I went to Barry last week and not a nibble, bait wasnt even touched. Saw 4 others & they were same as well but it was baking hot. I think i’ll try the lighthouse in the the next week or so if tides are right.

[@riversidewithme]

Yeah I think a lot of people struggled with the fishing in that heat last week, including myself. Hopefully it will pick up soon.

[@TeamSheppardFishingAdventures]

HI Gar, Me and dad want to fish goldcliff soon. If we park by the tea rooms how far down to the left do we walk mate is it better fishing further you walk?

[@riversidewithme]

Hi bud. Where I was in this video is a 10/15 minute walk...this is the point to the left and can be fished on small/medium tides but not big tides as the rip is too strong, I would say max size tide of 10.8m (12.5m old scale). The bay itself which is literally just up the steps from where you park cannot be fished on small tides as not enough water but can be fished on tides say between 10.3m and 11.3m (12m to 13m old scale). Again, too big a tide here and the rip is harsh. Goldcliff is a bit like the Knap in that it can fish well the one day and be poor the next. There's no particular hotspots although I've always done better on the point to the left. Even further up is another point (see my 'Good for the Sole' video) and that's a 15/20 minute walk from the car but again, not too big a tide because of the rip. Hope that helps 👍👍

[@TeamSheppardFishingAdventures]

@@riversidewithme Thankyou Gar for the help and advice it really is appreciated I will let you know how we get on and can't fault how much detail you went into. Have a good weekend mate 🎣🎣

[@blaiddjenkins5195]

At video. When would you say is the best time of year to target sole in the channel? Is the pink house a good venue for them? Cheers

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you. In my experience, I would say the best time is between June and November. The pink house is a good spot for them, as is Goldcliff in general. If you haven't already seen it, I did a Sole video at the pink house called 'Good For The Sole' Cheers 👍👍

[@blaiddjenkins5195]

@@riversidewithme thanks mate I will take a look at the video. 👍🏻🎣

[@martynstallard4578]

Hi wondering have you ever fished past the house to the right over the grass hump against the steel fence sea wall below the santuary on the side. Just wondering as i have a prostetic leg and cant climb down the boulders any info would be appreciated. The tides are 9.8.thanks.

[@riversidewithme]

Hi Martin. I think I know where you're talking about and if so, I have only fished that bit once and that was many years ago and can't remember too much about it I'm afraid. I fished a nice easy mark earlier in the week at Newton Beach in Porthcawl, snag free as you're fishing off sand and easy under foot, nice and flat. Parking is in the carpark just above the slipway. At Goldcliff, just up from the steps from where you park, there are some steps in amongst the boulders which could be a bit easier for you. Cheers 👍👍

[@davidcotton4188]

Myself and my son would love to come get a decent conger seems that spot may be a good choice where do you park and how long is the walk to the mark please

[@riversidewithme]

Hi David. You park next to the Seawall Tearooms, plenty of parking available. Walk up the steps, go left and keep walking until you come to the point..takes 10 to 12 minutes. St Brides is also a good Conger Eel spot, particularly during the Autumn months. Cheers

[@davidcotton4188]

Nice thanks

[@arranprice4851]

What sort of range do you fish at?

[@riversidewithme]

I tend to mix it up...I put the big bait rod out at around 80 to 90 yards and the flapper rig rod out at around 50 to 60 yards. There's no need to cast too far as in my experience, the fish are fairly close in. Cheers, Gareth

[@mojo1737]

Hi mate which end of goldcliffe is that cod point end?

[@riversidewithme]

Hi mate, yes it is. In this video, I was about 70 yards beyond the point. Cheers 👍👍

[@mojo1737]

@@riversidewithme im gonna give that newton point a bash soon any good for cod there m7

[@riversidewithme]

@@mojo1737 It can be yes but if you fish Newton Point itself, that's a low water mark and you're fishing onto mixed ground. The beach where I was, which is next to the point, well this can be fished over high and low and is snag free, nice easy spot. My brother in-law had a 6lb Cod off Newton Point last year👍

[@stevenedwards3622]

Hi mate could you possibly send me directions to this mark I roughly know where it is was just wondering about parking and the walk to the mark thanks.

[@riversidewithme]

Hi Steven. Head for the Seawall Tearooms at Goldcliff and park on the road outside (loads of parking and free). You'll be right next to the seawall steps, walk up them and either go to the left or right, just take your pick, no need to walk far. I wouldn't fish this mark on huge tides as there can be a strong rip. I fished it last Sunday evening and had 2 small Codling, was a difficult session but on its day it can produce some nice fish. Cheers 👍

[@jasonspeirs1673]

where's the best place to park for the transporter Bridge please?

[@riversidewithme]

You can park along Stephenson Street which is just below the bridge itself and the dogs home, plenty of parking available. Then just walk towards the bridge and take a left through the gate and onto the coastal path. One for the smaller tides. Cheers 👍👍

[@jasonspeirs1673]

@@riversidewithme thanks Gareth, great videos keep up the good work ! Just got back into sea fishing after about 20years so picking up some great tips from you

[@riversidewithme]

@@jasonspeirs1673 Thanks Jason, glad you're finding the videos useful. Good luck with your sea fishing comeback! 👍

[@welshknight6250]

Any tips for fishing low water dude?

[@riversidewithme]

I wouldn't really fish Goldcliff bang on low tide as the water could be a little far out and the mud is soft but 4 hours before high tide on that bend is fine as you can fish off the stones/small rocks (where I was in first Goldcliff video at the start) One flapper rag with ragworm and one pennel rig for bigger baits such as Squid, Mackerel, Bluey should do the trick. Mostly, I find it fishes best from 2 hours before high tide. Cheers, Gareth

[@welshknight6250]

@@riversidewithme ah that’s a shame I got to fish it after 9am and high water is like 7am

[@welshknight6250]

@@riversidewithme anywhere else to fish on low water in Newport you would recommend?

[@riversidewithme]

No not really. Newport is great for small tides but not for low water due to the mud. Barry marks can be fished on low water...can fish off the breakwater at Jackson's Bay (The White Light) and you can fish at the The Knap off the sand, although I blanked at The Knap on Friday.

[@robertsims7409]

what part off goldcliff is this Gareth ?? ta

[@riversidewithme]

Hi Robert, it's the bend to the left of the steps. 10 minute walk from where you park 👍

[@robertsims7409]

@@riversidewithme so when u walk up the stepa u got the point to right where the fisheries house , so u head towards the bridge then?#

[@riversidewithme]

@@robertsims7409 Yeah that's it, head towards the bridge. Turn left at top of steps 👍