Flounder Fishing on the Tidal River Usk.

Sea Fishing for Flounder on the Tidal River Usk in Newport, South Wales. This river flows into the Severn Estuary/Bristol Channel. Join me as I attempt to catch an early Winter Flounder at 'The Old Faithful', next to Newport Transporter Bridge, one of my favourite fishing spots. Very mixed weather on this occasion but enjoyable all the same.
Thank you for watching, it is much appreciated.
Gareth

[@williamcox355]

Great video s Gareth And wonderful tributes to your dad,, great memories,,

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you William, I appreciate it. Yes Dad loved this spot, it was his favourite place to fish, many good memories as you say. Cheers as always 👍

[@shaunjones6049]

Cracking,👍 very interesting and very informative. Keep posting 👍thanks

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Shaun, much appreciated. This was a good day at one of my favourite marks. I'll be back down there before long! Cheers 👍👍

[@neilsmith7547]

Lovely flounder mate. Cracking video again.

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Neil. Yeah I was chuffed with that Flounder, a proper old school one! I've had some nice Flounder this Winter which is good to see, long may it continue. Cheers 👍👍

[@christianmcdonald650]

Good vid..nice couple of flounder. Good to see

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Christian. Yes the Flounder made my day to be honest. I used to catch quite a lot back in the day but they're not so common in the river nowadays. Cheers for watching 👍👍

[@ukseafishingwithbigDan]

Great vid mare looking forward to more

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers mate, appreciate it. Hopefully more videos to come 👍👍

[@anthonyrobinson6128]

Nice one tight lines buddy

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Anthony, appreciated. It was a nice little session and thankfully a few fish turned up. Cheers 👍👍

[@leeparkman5887]

Recently discovered your channel. Love it!! Good tips,hints and general info for a novice angler like myself. Your enjoyment of fishing comes thru. Happy casting!!🐟🐟 🐟

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Lee, much appreciated, glad you are enjoying the channel. I just try and be myself really and hopefully I can pass on some useful knowledge, not that I'm an expert mind you. Yeah I love my fishing, it's just nice being next to the water and it's a bonus when a few fish turn up. Cheers for watching 👍👍

[@garyrichardson2082]

I love ur videos pal i fish in north wales sea fishing proper fishing channel

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Gary, I'm pleased to hear that you're enjoying the videos. I haven't done much fishing up in North Wales, although I fished at Rhyl 2 years ago, off the beach and had a Bass and a Flounder, nice little session. Cheers 👍👍.

[@garyrichardson2082]

@@riversidewithme i live in prestatyn m8 nxt town to caught loads of bass this year 7lb 7 my pb if ur ever up here will take u to my spots anytime

[@riversidewithme]

@@garyrichardson2082 Sounds like you've had a great year on the Bass mate, well done. No problem, If I'm up that way, will give you a shout 👍👍

[@leightongroves1509]

Great video love your trip's down memory lane. You look like you enjoy it 👌🎣🎣🎣

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Leighton, glad you enjoyed. Yeah it's nice fishing the marks that I grew up on, all the memories come flooding back! I'm definitely due a blank now ha! Cheers bud 👍👍

[@dave1secondago]

very nice flattie bro great vid

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Dave. Yeah I was chuffed with that one, used to get lots that size when I was younger, good to see. Thanks for watching 👍👍

[@SOMERSETBEACHFISHINGtony]

another great session on the flounder gareth i realy must get over the bridge mate , see you on the beach gareth take care chap

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Tony, appreciated as always. Yes it was great to get a couple of Flounder and the big one made my day as they're not so common in the River these days. Yes no doubt I'll see you on the beach one day when you cross the bridge . Tight lines mate 👍👍

[@albertcross4275]

Good vlog again, very enjoyable,thank you. 🐟🇫🇷

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Albert, glad you enjoyed. I was grateful that a few fish turned up and the big Flounder made my day. Cheers 👍👍

[@stephenwilkinson4214]

Thanks for another enjoyable video Gareth love my flounder fishing 🙏🎣🎣👍

[@riversidewithme]

No problem Stephen, glad you enjoyed. Yes it was great that a couple of Flounder turned up as I was really hoping to get one during that session. Can't beat a bit of Flounder fishing. Many thanks for watching 👍👍

[@FrugalOutdoors]

awesome!!! what a great session again. Thanks for the tips about the flounder bites as well. I've never had one, so it helps to know that its best to leave it for a few minutes. Its on my list this winter. Thanks again for sharing your adventures 👍👍🙏

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Dylan bud. Yes I really wanted a Flounder and thankfully I got a nice one. Back in the day we used to gets loads like that but nowadays they are not so common in the River. Yeah a little bit of patience with them often helps as they can play around with the bait for ages. I'm sure you'll get one soon, no doubt about it. I see you've just uploaded a new video, I shall watch that tomorrow with a beer 👍👍

[@POUSEouttatheHOUSE]

Just subscribed, enjoying the vids. I used to fish the banks of Usk between malpas and Caerleon as a teenager and got a few plaice on earthworm. Looking to get back into fishing so I might see you around! Best of luck with the channel 👍

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks mate, much appreciated. Dad and I also used earthworm a lot on the Usk for the Flounders and Eels, many great memories of fishing opposite Newport Bus Station and next to the Transporter Bridge. All the best with your fishing comeback and no doubt I'll see you on the bank! Cheers for watching 👍👍

[@jonathanmarsh7334]

Accidentally came across your channel last week while I was searching for places to coarse fish in Newport. I watched all your videos throughout the week and went out this morning and bought my first sea fishing set up. Im heading to the transporter bridge tonight for my first ever sea fishing session. It’s all your fault lol. Keep up the good work pal

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Jonathan, glad to hear you've been enjoying the videos, got a new one going on this evening. Well done on buying your first sea fishing setup, hopefully you'll get plenty of use out of it. Tide is on the large side tonight, I only fish at the transporter bridge on small/medium tides, just watch the current. You might be better off fishing down at St Brides...park on the side of the road outside of the pub carpark and just walk up the steps and pick your spot. Perfect tide for St Brides tonight. Cheers 👍👍

[@jonathanmarsh7334]

I’m on the pier now about a quarter of a mile up from the transporter bridge. Ive had a few bites. Even if I blank the times still been well spent getting used to the tackle and getting some casting practice. It’s a different world to my regular carp and coarse fishing but I’m really enjoying it. Looking forward to your new video mate.

[@kevandthekidsadventures4839]

Well done bud pity everyone couldn’t pick some rubbish each time it be so much better 👍

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks mate. Yeah I'm finding myself picking up more and more rubbish these days, such a shame. Cheers for watching 👍👍

[@robanddawnjowett4918]

Another good video,well presented looking forward to seeing more. Tigjt lines 👍

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Rob, glad you enjoyed. Was over the moon with that Flounder, not so common in there these days. One of my favourite marks. Thanks for watching and tight lines 👍👍

[@Unclebrisbaitadventures1979]

Cracking video again Gareth, every fisherman has their "old faithful "mark,mine is on Frias point three quarters the way up on right hand side,keep the videos coming good work 👍

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Nathan, glad you enjoyed. Yes you're right there, we all have our favourite spots. I have fished Friars Point quite a few times but I've not been there for a while now and so will go back soon. In the past, I've fished the left-hand side but will try the right too. Thanks for watching bud 👍👍

[@castersfishingwales2038]

You Just never know butty!! your box looked heavy there buddy! you got the pork pies in init lol!! Awesome Gareth

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Matt, glad you enjoyed. Yes I've recently been stocking up on pork pies as some of the shops are predicting a pork pie shortage, due to a KZbin fishing channel called Casters Fishing Wales buying them in huge amounts....so I'm taking no chances and am getting them in early! Hope you manage to wet a line this weekend and looking forward to your next video bud 👍👍

[@castersfishingwales2038]

@@riversidewithme Ha Ha awesome buddy lol lol lol!!!!! yeah be out somewhere stay safe fella!

[@dalebrooke5683]

I love the videos you do at the transporter bridge mate, only living in cwmbran it's great to see not only here but all the local spots you fish as your knowledge is second to noun. Really enjoyable watching them. Cracking founders also. Great vid once again keep up the good work. Look forward to the next one. 👍👍

[@riversidewithme]

Hiya Dale, nice to hear from you again and many thanks for the kind words. I'm no expert but I have been fishing these venues for years and so hopefully I can pass on some useful tips etc. I was just chuffed with that big Flounder as they're not so common in the River these days but Winter is a good time of year for them. That's why I love this spot so much, usually produces a surprise or two , full of mystery. Hope you've had a good weekend mate 👍👍

[@davidtudor671]

Another very enjoyable video. Good to catch a few different species. Great to see you clearing up some loose rubbish, a great example to show on the video. If we all did that every time we go it would make a lot of difference. Looking forward to your next video.

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you David. An enjoyable session and the big Flounder was a great bonus, not so common in the River these days unfortunately. Yeah I always have a spare carrier bag in my box so that I can clear some rubbish, I like to do my bit. Nice to hear from you again, have a nice weekend 👍👍

[@mattthomas2836]

Good stuff and very enjoyable to watch, cheers Matt 👌

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Matt, glad you enjoyed it. Was an enjoyable session in fairness and the good Flounder made my day. Cheers for watching 👍👍

[@safesclart]

Nice mate

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers mate, appreciate it 👍👍

[@safesclart]

@@riversidewithme No problem mate subbed. Keep em coming .

[@riversidewithme]

@@safesclart Thanks for subscribing bud! Hopefully more videos to come soon 👍🐟

[@stuwelshcoastangling6612]

Well done again lovely spot to fish that

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Stu. Yes it's one of my favourite spots and I've been fishing it for years now, virtually anything can turn up, including Cod and huge Bass. Hope you'll be wetting a line this weekend 👍👍

[@robertcody-boutcher1087]

Well done another great video.

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Robert, glad you enjoyed. Weather was a bit challenging but I got there in the end ha! Cheers for watching 👍👍

[@edwardcookson4085]

Enjoyed the vid, played celtic Manor on the banks of the Usk and as an angler was probably more interested in the river, nice to learn something about the fishing , cheers for that!

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Edward, glad you enjoyed the video. Next time you play at the Celtic, maybe you could have a few casts inbetween holes ha! I've always enjoyed fishing the tidal stretch of the Usk and it usually throws up a surprise or two. Cheers for watching 👍👍

[@mattcoates3243]

Nice one Gareth, I enjoy fishing there myself. Like you say, Never know what’s in there. Your fishing luck is in of late. 😆. Nice one mate..

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Matt. Yes exactly, anything can turn up there, all a bit of a mystery and that's why it appeals so much. That big Flounder made my day to be honest. I do seem to be getting a bit of luck at the moment but I guarantee that a blank is just around the corner ha! Thanks for watching mate 👍👍🎣

[@scotlandforagingandfishing]

Great session, very enjoyable to watch. About the flounder fishing. I don't know if this applies regional or not, but up here in Scotland 80% of the time I catch them on the top hook and also you catch them here 90% on mackeral in the winter and 90% on worms in the summer. Yes, the flounder is a flat fish and lives mostly hiding in the sand or pebbles, but it also is a predator and will pursue pray. The reason for the mackeral is I believe as the worms are going very deep in the winter, it's not a reliable food source for the flounder in the winter. Anyway, looking forward to your next session.

[@riversidewithme]

Nice to hear from you again and I'm glad you enjoyed the video. That's very interesting what you've just said aboiut the Flounder and it makes perfect sense, with the worms going deeper in winter etc, thanks for sharing. Years ago we used to get many big Flounder in the River but these days, they are not so common unfortunately. Earth worm tipped with Squid used to be bait of choice, usually did the trick. I bet the fishing in great in your part of the world, probably better than down here. Thanks for watching, much appreciated 👍👍

[@scotlandforagingandfishing]

@@riversidewithme I think fishing down south is more productive, as you have many more species that we don't have here in my area, like the sole, dog fish, rays, plaice etc. Never the less, we make the most of it and having fun. Tight lines.

[@riversidewithme]

@@scotlandforagingandfishing And that's what it's all about. Tight lines.

[@ismailyildirim8707]

Good session mate. Very good video without music so we can hear the nature

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Ismail, I appreciate it. One of my favourite spots there, something unique about it and some good wildlife too. Cheers for watching 👍👍

[@bengriffithsseaangling2138]

Cracking video Gareth. This is right on my doorstep, might have to give it a go in the coming weeks. Best wishes

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Ben, glad you enjoyed the video. Yeah why not, you never know what could turn up, full of surprises that place. Thanks for watching 👍👍

[@richiethespark]

Another great video buddy. As a Newport boy myself I cut my teeth as a kid fishing a bit further up towards Grove Park catching loads of eels on earth worms. Thanks for sharing

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Richard, much appreciated. Yes same here, I used to fish next to Newport Bus Station with Dad, using just earth worms and we'd get loads of Eels, some crackers too...great memories. I've also fished near Grove Park a few times in the past but a long time ago now. Thank for watching and tight lines 👍👍

[@michaeljensen921]

Another great video that rockling must have taken a wrong turn along the way.nice to see you picking up somebody elses crap.litter is our biggest enemy.it gives us responsible anglers a bad name.some venues have been lost because of it.anyway keep those videos coming always a pleasure

[@michaeljensen921]

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[@riversidewithme]

@@michaeljensen921 Thank you Michael, glad you enjoyed the video. Yes that Rockling was certainly a surprise and it goes to show that anything can turn up there. Very true, we have lost a lot of venues due to huge amounts of rubbish being left and so I always have a carrier bag in my box ready for a litter picking session. Cheers mate and thanks for watching once again 👍👍

[@VernsSeaFishing]

Congratulations on that flounder mate what a beauty. Not that big over here my side of the river. As good as a cod in my view. But the whiting well done fish of the session 😃. Loads of them my way. More this year than last. I think if you go catch a cod it will give you loads of views good luck 🤞.

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Vern. Yeah I was chuffed with the Flounder and in particular the second one. Used to get loads like that but they're not so common in the River these days. I agree in that Flounder are as good as Cod, they are very much underated. The Whiting are in good numbers this year, better than in recent years anyway, hopefully they will continue to make a bit of a comeback, sounds like they are doing well in your part of the world. . Still no decent Cod for me this Winter but I shall keep plugging away haha. To be honest, I'm happy with decent Whiting. Thanks for watching mate 👍👍

[@briansearle4138]

Pity all fishermen don't clean up a bit , Nice to see zooport from a different angle. 👍

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Brian. Yeah I always have a spare carrier bag In my box so that I can have a tidy up, I try and do my bit. Thanks for watching 👍👍

[@sienna_btw3355]

Fantastic Video Gareth. My son and I always watch all of your videos. We can’t wait for the next one. I hope you don’t mind but we have a very brief question. We are planning on fishing the transporter bridge ‘old faithful’ location on Monday. The tide is 12 metres and high tide is 08:18 am. Would you have a recommend time to be there? And is a 12 metre tide safe? Thanks Gareth. Please keep the videos coming!!!

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you mate, glad to hear that you and your son enjoy the videos, great stuff. In my opinion, the tide is a bit big for the old faithful on Monday, the current will be strong on both the flood and the ebb and holding bottom could be an issue. High water will be ok but either side of that will be tricky. It's a nice size tide for St Brides (lighthouse) though, that could be a better option for Monday and I'd probably opt for three instead. Cheers 👍👍

[@sienna_btw3355]

@@riversidewithme Thanks Gareth. That’s really helpful. It’s amazing that you take the time to reply to everyone. That really is commendable. We will do the lighthouse instead!! Please keep the videos going when you can. They give everyone so much joy

[@werftv4580]

9m tide is a light one? oh damn.. I often forget how big the tides are in other places on this earth.. lol

[@riversidewithme]

Haha yes mate, that's a small one here on the Bristol Channel, such a large tidal range. Thanks for watching 👍👍

[@werftv4580]

@@riversidewithme big tide here is 9 feet.. lol

[@riversidewithme]

@@werftv4580 Is that right, I guess it just goes to show how different the tidal range is depending on where you are in the world. I see you also have a channel, I will check it out 👍

[@werftv4580]

@@riversidewithme I mostly make short content any more. Those are some nice fish there. I think one of the tides next week is less than a foot, lol

[@garethevans6609]

Hi Gareth I've just found your channel and it's very entertaining I've got a question if you don't mind telling me where can you safely park a car thanks in advance

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Gareth, I'm pleased to hear that you're enjoying the content. Unfortunately this mark is currently closed off as the flood defence bund is being upgraded, it should be finished by the summer and we can then fish it again. You park on Stephenson Street, walk up towards the Transporter Bridge, take a left and pick your spot, it's an easy short walk. Cheers 👍

[@garethevans6609]

@@riversidewithme thank you for your time and information

[@michaelbrine2180]

Another good one Gar👍🎣

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Michael. A few fish turned up thankfully, although I'm definitely due a blank now ha! Thanks for watching bud 👍👍

[@michaelbrine2180]

@@riversidewithme I blanked last week just down the boat yard in rumney hopefully catch tomorrow going bright and early 5am start! Cheers Gareth🎣👍

[@riversidewithme]

@@michaelbrine2180 Shame about the blank last week but I reckon you'll get a couple tomorrow 🐟. Good luck 👍

[@michaelbrine2180]

@@riversidewithme thanks👍👍

[@neilbuckard723]

Do you ever use bite alarms? I've seen them used before,also do you ever go boat fishing over weeks for congor

[@riversidewithme]

Hi Neil, no I don't use bite alarms, not for the type of fishing I do, they're not for me. I just fish from the shore these days but I have done a bit of boat fishing in the past. Cheers 👍👍

[@gary-dn4uw]

Nice video again I sent you a text last night on info & tips for st brides looking to fish there sun 🐟👍

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Gary, glad you enjoyed the video. I just replied to your comment about St Brides. Cheers 👍👍

[@MrDonuts10101]

Another great vid Gareth, what size weight are you using? I really like to fish as light as possible and have a couple of rods that max out at 4oz. Just wondering if you can get away with 4oz??

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed. I was using 6oz weights as the current can be strong, especially as the tide is coming in. A 4oz gripper would be ok on high water when slack but you may struggle either side of high to be honest. Like yourself I also enjoy fishing light when I can but at this mark, sea tactics are required in my opinion. If you are going to use a 4oz, then very short casts close to the bank and you might be ok 👍👍

[@realrobprice]

Hi mate where do you park and walk to get to this spot please? Great vid!

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Robert, glad you enjoyed the video. You can park on Stephenson Street, just below the bridge itself and the dogs home, plenty of parking on both sides of the road. Then walk towards the bridge and take a left onto the coastal path and just pick your spot. Don't fish right next to the bridge as can be a little snaggy but anywhere say 100 yards past the bridge is fine. Cheers 👍👍

[@realrobprice]

@@riversidewithme thanks so much mate going to give it a go Sunday with a friend! What size leads do you use and should I use one big bait one small?

[@riversidewithme]

@@realrobprice No probs. No need to cast far as the fish are close in. The current can be a little strong as the water is coming in and so I use 6oz grippers, although you may get away with a 5oz gripper too. I tend to fish it on smaller tides but you should be ok tomorrow as it's a medium-sized tide...avoid it on big tides as the rip can be too much. Good luck 👍👍

[@mariaefelices6543]

Ive caught plaice on earth worm

[@riversidewithme]

Good stuff, always nice to get a Plaice. Good bait is the humble earthworm, underated too! 👍

[@kirkthorne4229]

Great session do you ever keep any of the flounder to eat or do you put all your fish back

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Kirk. Yes it was an enjoyable session in fairness, bit of action and so couldn't complain. These days, I return the majority of fish I catch although I do keep the odd one for the table, for example if a fish is deeply hooked. In my opinion, Flounder is a great tasting fish and is very much underrated. Cheers 👍👍

[@kirkthorne4229]

@@riversidewithme ideal keep up the good work look forward to the next video

[@riversidewithme]

@@kirkthorne4229 Thanks mate 🎣

[@studavies2]

What’s a good tide to fish this spot Gareth? Thinking of popping down there Tuesday morning.

[@riversidewithme]

Hi Stu, small/medium tides are best for this spot. In my opinion the tide is too big for here on Tuesday and the rip will be strong. Fine from Thursday onwards though 👍👍

[@studavies2]

Ok great thanks, yea the tide is super strong at the moment..I just popped down to Black Rock at Portskewett and it was flying in! Thanks for the info. Might pop to Goldcliff for Tuesday then.

[@riversidewithme]

@@studavies2 Yeah spring tides at the moment. Might be a little bit big for Goldcliff on Tuesday. Ideal for St Brides though.

[@kylegriffiths9765]

Hi bud lovely spot FairPlay taking my 10 year old next weekend where do you park normally?

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Kyle. You can park on Stephenson Street, just below the bridge itself and the dogs home, plenty of parking on both sides of the road. Then walk towards the bridge and take a left onto the coastal path. Yes one of my favourite marks. Can be a bit muddy and wellies will be needed. Hope you catch a few 👍👍

[@kylegriffiths9765]

Thanks for the reply mate never wellies for me part of the fun with my ten year old going to fish one rod with 2 hook flappers wish some rag and squid baited up heavy casting for the middle and my boy will have a little spinner rod with a little size 10 river hook with some rag on there as long as he’s catching and happy I don’t care 👍👍

[@GFrecovery-repair]

I want to go Wednesday evening after 6 pm in this spot … any advice before i hit the water ?

[@riversidewithme]

At the moment this spot is closed off as the flood defence embankment is being upgraded. It will be closed until next Summer unfortunately.

[@GFrecovery-repair]

Omg I can’t believe you answered me …. U are top and I totally appreciate that. Any idea where i can go around newport for couple of hours after work . Continue what are doing people like me loves your videos

[@riversidewithme]

@@GFrecovery-repair No problem Florin. When fishing around Newport, you want to be there two hours before high water. So for example, high tide tomorrow is 17:07pm and so you want to arrive no later than 3:07pm. The tide height tomorrow/Thursday is ok for Goldcliff and from Friday and all weekend the tide height is good for St Brides 👍