Sea Fishing on the tidal River Usk at Newport Transporter Bridge, South Wales. Flounder and Bass.

Sea Fishing South Wales
In this video, I do a spot of fishing on the lower tidal stretch of the River Usk, which flows in to the Severn Estuary, in to the main Bristol Channel. I have dedicated this one to my Dad as it was his favorite fishing spot...many memories and some really enjoyable sessions.
Hope you enjoy and thanks for watching!
Gareth

[@elektrenai219]

Watched nearly all your vids now Gareth. Im in bed with the worse flu ever and it's helped me through the night of a non stop cough.Very therapeutic.Not been fishing for years now.All the best from Italy.

[@riversidewithme]

I'm sorry to hear that mate, I hope you feel better soon. I had flu just after Christmas and it wiped me out for three weeks and so I know how you feel. I'm pleased to hear that the videos are helping, that's great. Take it easy 👍👍

[@darrenwilliams8162]

Chin up Butty lost my dad not long ago to miss him every day hardest thing ever brill channel

[@riversidewithme]

Hi Darren, sorry to hear that, I know know how difficult it is. Like you I think of Dad everyday, even though I lost him in 2018. It does get easier with time though and you'll be able to cope with it better. Hopefully more videos to come soon, cheers 👍👍

[@user-ft2zh4bp9d]

Ace Gareth. Always enjoy your videos When my father passes I wish I could have such fond memories like you Unfortunately I won’t All the best Matt

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Matt. I think this was the first or second sea fishing video that I made, I remember it well. Ah sorry to hear that, it's a shame that you won't have those memories. I have quite a few thankfully and they keep me going. Cheers as always, take it easy 👍

[@user-ft2zh4bp9d]

Thanks Gareth It’s relaxing videos like yours that keep ME going Thanks and all the best Matt

[@kennypaton7700]

Lovely video mate, really enjoy your videos thanks. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Kenny, much appreciated. Hopefully more to come soon. Cheers 👍👍

[@kineticman2992]

Your a good man, I enjoy watching your videos, only found you a few weeks back and I’ve gone back to see mostly all your previous ones now

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks mate, pleased to hear that you're enjoying the videos... hopefully more to come soon. Cheers for watching 👍👍

[@keithgribble5766]

Fishing is like a drug Gareth your right, I need my weekly fix as that's all I can get at the moment, retired in 5years and I I tend to do a lot more, another great video by the way, my best rod caught bass was 13lb2 off the foreshore on a whole pout by the way

[@riversidewithme]

Yeah definitely Keith, like you I need my weekly fishing fix, I'd be lost without it! Hopefully that 5 years will fly by and then you can look forward to plenty of fishing! That's a cracking Bass, well done! My best is 12lbs exactly, that was at the Transporter Bridge in 1998. Cheers 👍👍

[@benjaminholmes6682]

Great video sorry for your loss pal

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Benjamin, appreciate it. Great spot on its day 👍👍

[@mariaefelices6543]

Three and a half lb whiting from shore amazing !! Well done gars dad ,godbless ,mark cdf

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Mark. Yes I remember that Whiting very well, it was huge! Those were the days, I miss them. Hope all is good with you, cheers 👍👍

[@peterlewis8040]

Loving these videos because you are a genuinely normal guy showing it warts and all .

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Peter, I appreciate it. Yeah I'm just being me really. I can't always catch the fish but I try my best ha! 👍👍

[@richardcollins334]

Another great video Gareth, I have suffered with anxiety for many years, and like you fishing is my escape,and the a positive calming influence I need in my life. Nature I beliven can play a huge part in helping people with mental health issues. Keep em coming. Tight lines Rich

[@riversidewithme]

Hi Rich, thanks for the comment. Yes I'm with you 100 percent there, nature can often come to the rescue when the mind is struggling a little. I'm always at my best when I'm next to the water, being at one with the surroundings and wildlife just has a calming effect and makes the bigger worries seem insignificant. Modern day life is not easy at times and we're all expected to keep going and be positive but at the end of the day, we're only human and sometimes just need some time out. Like you, I suffer with a bit of anxiety, I over think things and worry too much, always been the same, not a pleasant thing. Cheers for watching mate and tight lines 👍👍🎣

[@richardcollins334]

@@riversidewithme Hi Gareth Thanks for the reply, much appreciated 👍 I'm sorry to hear you suffer with anxiety, it's reassuring that I'm not alone. Like you, my main issue is over thinking and over analysing things,at its worse it can be suffocating!! I'm not ashamed to admit I need medication, suffered in silence for many years, then finally sought professional help. Best thing I did! Anyone else reading this, that has similar issues, if you've not sort professional help, I highly recommend it, there is no shame. I'm happy to say that on the whole I have it under control, and pretty much,lead a full active life. Talking about it plays an essential role in coping with it. Tight lines enjoy your fishing, enjoy and respect nature. Cheers mate Rich

[@graylingboysalisbury]

Lovely video Bud.

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Rick. One of the first fishing videos I made at one of my favourite venues. Cheers for watching 👍👍

[@markmessiwilliams5578]

Mate brilliant video I'm living in pill and often fish under the white bridge! Your video are very good thank you 👍👍

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Mark, I appreciate it. Ah yes I know the bridge you're talking about, good spot. Hopefully more to come soon, cheers for watching 👍👍

[@Mark-lh4xq]

As always, a great video. Lovely to hear your memories. It's what life's all about. Tough times at the moment, but family, always. Inspired me to try my local rivermouth. Good man

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Mark, appreciated as always. Yeah loads of good memories of fishing there with Dad, one of my favourite spots, always look forward to it. It certainly is tough at the moment, a difficult few months ahead, hopefully we'll get through it. Give your local River mouth a go, never know what could turn up! Cheers 👍👍

[@artemis7662]

Gareth, YOU, are FANTASTIC! Thank you for being you. Love, Tanya ❤ 💙 ❤

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Tanya...I do my best ha! Glad you enjoyed. Gareth.

[@artemis7662]

@@riversidewithme Well, your best is Awesome! You mentioned 1998 that you were fishing with your Dad, that's so precious. I was graduating High School and going off to College. Time flies. Wow!

[@riversidewithme]

Yes indeed, time certainly does fly! And it seems to go faster the older you get!

[@laurarobinson7682]

Amazing video , wales has many hidden gems

[@mariaefelices6543]

Ive been revitalized watching gone out got a rod sea harrier penn reel im going for it ty gar godbless im going estuary rummey river /foreshore

[@riversidewithme]

Good stuff, hopefully many enjoyable sessions to come then! Hope you have some luck down at the foreshore with your new rod and reel. Tight lines 👍👍

[@castersfishingwales2038]

I think your Dad was with there buddy!! So sorry for your loss.

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks bud. Yeah I'm sure he was, he loved that place. Got some great memories and had some great catches there over the years.

[@Carl-to7so]

Great video. You did your dad proud. Good effort.

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Carl. Yeah dad loved it there and in fairness to him, he caught some lovely fish over the years. He kept things simple and it often worked. Cheers 👍🐟

[@on_the_mooch2708]

Also the river afon llwyd runs where I live in Pontypool also. If you ever fancy a session and a brew let me know.

[@riversidewithme]

No problem. The Afon Llwyd also runs past my house and I had a few casts last week. Had a couple of Trout, only small but nice to see👍

[@Taylortwigg1]

I’m 20 and been fishing it since I was 10 can remember my dad hooking a massive bass here and it jumping out the water but got away still to this day the biggest bass iv seen

[@riversidewithme]

That sounds like a huge Bass that your dad lost, how big do you think it was?? I enjoy fishing there as you never know what could turn up!

[@MRPrimosynchro]

Really enjoying your fishing videos keep them coming👍

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks for the comment, appreciated! More fishing videos coming very soon! Gareth.

[@HeavyEnduroAdventures]

Great bit of fishing buddy, I am learning a lot about my local fishing from your videos. What is the max tide size in this spot, Newport scale ? EDIT: I found the answer in the comments, thanks anyway.

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you bud, much appreciated, I'm glad you are finding the videos useful. Please note that this particular spot is currently closed off as the flood defence bund is being upgraded, it should be finished by the Autumn and then we can fish there again. Cheers 👍

[@nathanthomas9144]

Great vid mate, it can throw up some great fish there congrats on the bass from there bet that gave one hell of a fight

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Nathan, glad you enjoyed. Yes, it has produced some great fish over the years. The Bass gave a cracking bite, they don't half go! Gareth

[@christianmcdonald650]

Good video, never fished the transporter bridge, may give it a go. Good to see fish coming out though👍🏻

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Christian, glad you enjoyed. It still produces a few fish and bites can be regular. I only fish it on small tides. Gareth

[@FrugalOutdoors]

Been sent over, by fisho, and really glad he did. Really nice content. Right up my street this buddy. Really great, so close the magic 1k too. Very jealous. Keep nit going bud👍👍🙏

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers mate, glad you enjoyed! I was pleased that a few fish turned up that day!. Just been taking a look at your channel and have subscribed... great content, well done. Gareth

[@JackMeredith1995]

Keep these vids coming mate! Found the channel by accident. I'm a fellow fishaholic in South wales

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Jack...will be uploading a short video tomorrow and currently planning more trips. Like you, I'm definitely a fishoholic ha!

[@jo99ipro]

Great videos mate, going to give the spot a go next week!

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers mate, glad you're enjoying the videos. Hope you catch a few next week! Gareth

[@jo99ipro]

@@riversidewithme cheers mate, look forward to more videos!

[@thetaffydangler717]

Good video fella. I came across your channel by chance and have watched a couple of your sea fishing vids as I love my sea fishing. You could see how much this venue means to you the way you were talking about your dad. My old man is in his 60’s now so long treks to Ogmore deeps, Witches, etc are behind him. I need to start taking him places like this which are easier to access. Keep up the good work! Tight lines!

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers mate, I appreciate your comment. Yeah dad loved it down there, lots of memories and some good fish over the years. Access is fairly straightforward as parking is fairly close by and you're fishing off a grass bank. Hope you and your dad get some good fishing in this year! Gareth

[@thetaffydangler717]

@@riversidewithme could you point me in the right direction of where to park? I've never really done much fishing East of the Rumney River.

[@riversidewithme]

@Fish Face Firstly, I would only fish it on a tide of 10.3m or less, which in old money is 12m. Anything bigger and the current can be a little strong but it's ideal for smaller tides. You can park on Stephenson Street, anywhere along there is fine. Then just walk past the dogs home, take a left through the gate onto the coastal path (next to the bridge itself) and you can fish anywhere along there. I wouldn't fish right next to the bridge as a little snaggy but anywhere from 80 yards onwards is fine along there.

[@thetaffydangler717]

@@riversidewithme cheers pal, really appreciate the information. Far too many anglers are overprotective about where they fish.

[@fishface1872]

Just come across this video by accident I'm glad I did some good info about the usk definitely be giving it ago, sorry to hear about your dad but a nice tribute

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks very much, appreciate it. Yeah it can still produce a bit of magic and you just never know what could turn up! Cheers, Gareth

[@fishface1872]

@@riversidewithme hope you don't mind me asking where do you park to fish that side of the usk many thanks in advance

[@riversidewithme]

@@fishface1872 Firstly, I would only fish it on a tide of 10.3m or less, which in old money is 12m. Anything bigger and the current can be a little strong but it's ideal for smaller tides. You can park on Stephenson Street, anywhere along there is fine. Then just walk past the dogs home, take a left through the gate onto the coastal path (next to the bridge itself) and you can fish anywhere along there. I wouldn't fish right next to the bridge as a little snaggy but anywhere from 80 yards onwards is fine along there. Gareth

[@fishface1872]

@@riversidewithme thankyou for the info just need a bit of a dry spell and a smallish tide then I'm going to give it ago 👍

[@richardg1781]

Great fishing mate and good vid. I take my kids down loughor on the flounder would love to fish this mark how do I get there if you don’t want to give it up because it’s special you you I get that

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks mate, appreciate the comment. I would only fish it on a tide of 10.3m or less, which in old money is 12m. Anything bigger and the current can be a little strong but it’s ideal for smaller tides. You can park anywhere on Stephenson Street, then just walk past the Dogs Home and take a left through the gate onto the coastal path (which is right next to the bridge) and you can fish anywhere along there. I wouldn’t fish right next to the bridge as a little Snaggy but anywhere from 80 yards onwards is fine. No need for long casts. Tight lines! Gareth

[@on_the_mooch2708]

Love the video. Lost my dad too after a life time of fishing together. What spot is that at the transporter, I'll have to have a go I normally do the sea wall when I go get out on the sea fishing. I suffer with anxiety and mental health myself and as you say fishing is the drug.

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers mate, I appreciate it. Sorry to hear that you've also lost your dad, it's hard. Yeah fishing is definitely my drug...I sometimes get anxious about life and the fishing always helps with that. Anxiety can be a cruel thing but it's important to keep talking about it. That spot at The Transporter Bridge is next to Coronation Park. You park on Stephenson Street, just down from the Dogs Home, great spot on its day👍👍

[@razzgb]

I'm taking my dad their Saturday he has only just taken up fishing so thought that looks a good area to fish for a couple of hours what size weights 6 gripped or not gripped and what state of tide is best incoming or outgoing. 👍

[@riversidewithme]

I always use a 6oz gripper and that seems to do the job. No need to cast far and as the tide is coming in, cast to your left slightly. In my experience, fishes best as the water is coming in up to high water but you never know. Hope you catch a few! Gareth

[@haydnbirchley4078]

I’m surprised no eels this river is overflowing with them!

[@riversidewithme]

Yeah probably because it was the wrong time of year for them, did this video in early Spring. I had lots of Eels during the Summer/Autumn months. Thanks for watching 👍👍

[@jamess5920]

Hi mate just subbed to your great channel. I Haven't fished there for years. I can't remember where to park and how to get on to the mark. If you could help me out that would be great. Many thanks

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers mate, appreciate that! Firstly, I would only fish it on a tide of 10.3m or less, which in old money is 12m. Anything bigger and the current can be a little strong but it's ideal for smaller tides. You can park on Stephenson Street, anywhere along there is fine. Then just walk past the dogs home, take a left through the gate onto the coastal path (next to the bridge itself) and you can fish anywhere along there. I wouldn't fish right next to the bridge as a little snaggy but anywhere from 80 yards onwards is fine along there. Good luck! Gareth

[@sijopalakkad5466]

Any rules for fishing at usk river..

[@riversidewithme]

Not where I was fishing as that's the tidal stretch. Further up the River, it is controlled by different angling clubs and there are rules in place but that's miles upstream. Gareth