Latest Fishing Reports: United Kingdom
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23/12/2024
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
on Galloper (Brightlingsea, Essex)
23 Dec 2024 by Scott Belbin
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It looks like we could have a weather window after Christmas so I'm arranging a couple of trips. Hopefully we can get offshore for the chance of some mixed fishing one day and find some fish closer to home on another more relaxing day. I have availability for full boat bookings if anyone wants exclusive hire for fishing trips or even just if you want a boat ride with the family for a few hours.
The weather has stopped our last few trips but before that there were loads of fish showing from the last of the bass and hounds through to whiting, dogfish, rays and even conger.
Have a lovely Christmas and hopefully I'll see some of you on the other side.
Next spaces
27/12- offshore trip 3 spaces @ £100pp
28/12- general trip 8 spaces @ £60pp
29/12- boat available
30/12- boat available
31/12- boat available
01/01- boat available
Please call 07956411528
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UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SPACES ONBOARD Galloper
View Full Charter AvailabilityFri 27/12/2024 3 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp Offshore tripView details Sat 28/12/2024 8 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp General tripView details -
20/12/2024
Fishing Report by Matt Rowe
on Piscary (Poole, Dorset)
20 Dec 2024 by Matt Rowe
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After a couple of weeks of no trips due to the horrendous weather we finally managed to get out last week. Fishing was very good with plenty of nice Whiting up to 3lb lots of Congers, the odd Ray, the odd big Smoothound and lots of Bass .Had 2 matches at the weekend, first it was the Kings Arms Southampton, plenty of fish caught but only 6 species.Top 3 on the day
1st Martin Bobbet 187
2nd John Bellamy 159
3rd Andy Southwick 125.
On Sunday it was the final round of the Piscary Sunday league.Lots of fish caught and slightly better on the species with 9 . Top 3 on the day
1st Andy Pedon 188
2nd Jay Hemming 184
3rd Gorgeous George Fox 179
After 10 matches dropping 2, top 5 in the league
1st Jay Hemming 66 £200
2nd Andy Pedon 61 £100
3rd Duncan Beck 54 Free Trip.
4th George Fox 52
5th Gary Rook 44
Best individual Score 315 Jay Hemming Free Trip
Best by a stand in 225 Mike Fox Free Trip.
There are 2 spaces available for next years Sunday league if you are interested in joining please send me a text 07775756269. View Boats Page
UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SPACES ONBOARD Piscary
View Full Charter AvailabilityFri 27/12/2024 5 Spaces 8 Hours Spaces on an individuals trip possibly offshore anchoringView details Sat 28/12/2024 4 Spaces 8 Hours Spaces on an individuals tripView details Mon 30/12/2024 6 Spaces 8 Hours Spaces on an individuals tripView details Tue 07/01/2025 6 Spaces 8 Hours Spaces on an individuals tripView details Tue 14/01/2025 6 Spaces 8 Hours Spaces on an individuals tripView details Tue 21/01/2025 6 Spaces 8 Hours Spaces on an individuals tripView details Tue 28/01/2025 6 Spaces 8 Hours Spaces on an individuals tripView details Sun 09/02/2025 4 Spaces 9 Hours Individuals trip offshore anchoring for SpursView details Fri 21/02/2025 4 Spaces 9 Hours Individuals trip offshore anchoringView details Fri 07/03/2025 6 Spaces 9 Hours Individuals trip offshore anchoringView details -
12/2024
Fishing Report by brian poppy
on Cleveland Princess (Lowestoft, Suffolk)
Dec 2024 by brian poppy
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Morning to all our customers old and new whishing you all a great Christmas and a even better 2025, we are now taking bookings for 2025 fishing season if it runs like 2024 we will be in for a bumper year especially for Bass starting early to late April plus the Spurs that normally turn up the back end of February best trip 2024 was 83 boated with 21lb the best fish of the day very good sport in moderate to deep water,we also had Tope, Rays and Hounds also start there paten off our coast around March with some very big Blonds and Tope putting in an appearance 17lb was the best Ray and 42lb was best Tope, also 2024 brought up a few different species with Strap Conger,Red Gurnards,sometimes we wonder what is down there, well all the best and see you in the new year, Brian and Paul. 07771926590.
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18/12/2024
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
on Shy-Torque III (Whitby, North Yorkshire)
18 Dec 2024 by Rich Ward
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A fantastic sunrise welcomed us back to sea yesterday morning with our group of 6 lads, after yet another long spell away from the water.
We were meant to start our Shy-Torque III Xmas Uptiding Competition last Sunday but sadly the weather has been against us until yesterday.
We sailed just after 7.30am and headed out to our usual inshore marks, where on the last few trips, fished well.
Yesterday morning was totally different!
We persevered for a couple of hours on the first mark until the tide started slowing up, for a paltry 10 fish or so.
A move of just a couple of miles over slack water to a different sector and the signs were immediately better.
4 or 5 Codlings boated as soon as we’d anchored which gave us hope for when the flood tide pushed through.
As the flood pushed through, the Codling started biting a bit better for an hour or so until we were hampered by 4 seals. After they disappeared the fishing didn’t recover really, by which time it was about time to return home.
Tally for the trip was around 30 fish to keep, with a number of smaller fish, Dogfish, Pouting, Codling, returned safely
Because yesterday looked like the only day we are going to get in our little 8 day pre Xmas competition, I decided that it would be unfair to all our other anglers booked on, to count any possible contenders for the prize money we’re offering and instead have decided to try and run another contest in the New Year on some good inshore tides.
Dates of that to be decided.
Best Codling fell to young Fergus (crewman) and Neil Dowson, both lads from Egton just outside Whitby. Fish to just over 5lb.
At this point I would like to wish everyone who have fished with us over the year, a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
We look forward to seeing you all again next year.
Tides and diary are ready for you to make any bookings in 2025.
Cheers
Rich
07733 233352
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UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SPACES ONBOARD Shy-Torque III
View Full Charter AvailabilitySat 01/02/2025 8 Spaces 8 Hours Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. Uptiding trip. 5.65m. Will sail with just 4 anglers. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.View details Sun 02/02/2025 8 Spaces 8 Hours Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. Uptiding trip. 5.6m. Will sail with just 4 anglers. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.View details Mon 03/02/2025 8 Spaces 8 Hours Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. Uptiding trip. 5.35m. Will sail with just 4 anglers. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.View details Tue 04/02/2025 8 Spaces 8 Hours Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. Uptiding trip. 5.3m. Will sail with just 4 anglers. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.View details Thu 06/02/2025 8 Spaces 8 Hours Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. Offshore wrecking trip. 4.65m tide. Will sail with just 4 anglers. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.View details Fri 07/02/2025 8 Spaces 8 Hours Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. Offshore wrecking trip. 4.5m tide. Will sail with just 4 anglers. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.View details Sat 08/02/2025 8 Spaces 8 Hours Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. Offshore wrecking trip. 4.5m tide. Will sail with just 4 anglers. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.View details Sun 09/02/2025 8 Spaces 8 Hours Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. Offshore wrecking trip. 4.6m tide. Will sail with just 4 anglers. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.View details Mon 10/02/2025 8 Spaces 8 Hours Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. Offshore trip. 4.9m tide. Will sail with just 4 anglers. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.View details Tue 11/02/2025 8 Spaces 8 Hours Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. Uptiding trip. 5.1m tide. Will sail with just 4 anglers. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.View details -
13/12/2024
Fishing Report by Andy Savage
on Sea Urchin IIl (Whitby, North Yorkshire)
13 Dec 2024 by Andy Savage
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What a lovely day out we had today.......nice calm flat sea conditions, light winds, good tide and fantastic company. Considering the weather we had with "Storm Darragh" over the last weekend, I couldn't have asked for much better for the "Sea Urchin - Biggest Bag Competition" which we held today. The eight anglers aboard were fishing for the most fish that they could catch. Every fish was measured and then allocated a certain number of points according to species and how long it was. I kept a running tally all day and the two anglers with the highest points total at the end of the day would win the £100 and £50 cash prizes which I happily donate.
We got away just as day was breaking, running North to Sandsend to get as much of the remaining Ebb Tide in as possible. No sooner than I got the anchor down, the fish started to appear. Rods were consistently nodding around the boat and a succession of mainly Codling came up for the next couple of hours. Gordon Blyth had a brilliant. start, catching steadily and also taking the best Codling at just over 5lb. The sport lasted right up to slack water, when we pulled the anchor and ran further North to meet the Flood Tide.
Unfortunately, this move didn't work out well. The tide was running when we arrived, but after 20 minutes with very few bites and no fish aboard, I sacked it off and ran back South. Next stop, we were back in business. We had a reasonable couple of hours, with everyone getting a few fish. Amongst the Codling, Ian Kellock and Rich Winship both managed to find a nice Pollock apiece which was good to see.
We had one last move, to drop onto a nice shelf which I'd fished the previous day.
Thankfully, it didn't fish too badly and kept us entertained for the remainder of the day. Mark Botterill had been catching steadily throughout, but he had a golden hour and gradually clawed back the points deficit that Gordon had established; including catching the biggest Codling of the day at 66cm which weighed in at a smidge over 7lb. I am forever "banging on" about how important good bait is for Uptiding. The fish can see very little in the murky water and come primarily to the scent trail from the baits cast in. Today's top three point scoring anglers were all from Easington Sea Angling Club and all fish from the shore and boats throughout the year. They all had a good supply of fresh and frozen bait, which they changed every cast. Squid, Crab Cart, Peeler Crab, Live Yellow Tails, Mussel, Prawns, Black Lug. I'm 100% convinced that it made the difference.
With an hour to go, Gordon had a 100 point lead, but Mark managed to find a couple more fish and with only 30 minutes to go, took the lead! It could have gone either way, but Mark held on for the win with 1717 points and Gordon finishing just behind (bridesmaid again after finishing runner up last year) with 1641 points.
I'm not normally a "fish counter", but as we measured each fish, I do have some accurate stats today!
72 Cod up to 66cm (7lb 4oz)
12 Haddock (None Weighed)
2 Pollock both 60cm
8 Pouting none weighed
1 Whiting not weighed
5 Lobsters all safely returned
It was a thoroughly enjoyable day for me, which absolutely flew by. Thanks very much to all the lads who were fantastic company. View Boats Page
UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SPACES ONBOARD Sea Urchin IIl
View Full Charter AvailabilitySun 05/01/2025 5 Spaces Available Uptiding Trip - 5.08m Will sail with 4 anglers. Remis Kajutis - x 3View details Wed 08/01/2025 4 Spaces Available Wrecking Trip - 4.68m Christopher Arrand - x 5View details Fri 10/01/2025 3 Spaces Available Wrecking Trip - 4.76m Richard Moulds - x 2 Steve Ralphson - x 2 Luke Hayward - x 2View details Sat 11/01/2025 3 Spaces Available Uptiding Trip - 4.96m Luke Hayward - x 2 Stephen Austin - x 2 Jimmy Yeung - x 1View details Sun 12/01/2025 5 Spaces Available Uptiding Trip - 5.09m Shaun Marchington - x 2 Greg Ince - x 1View details Tue 14/01/2025 2 Spaces Available Uptiding Trip - 5.31m Dave & Del - x 2 Stan Matthews - x 1 Ian Purdom - x 1 Keith Pickering - x 1 Joe Clough - x 1View details Sun 19/01/2025 7 Spaces Available Uptiding Trip - 4.87m Will sail with 4 anglers. Jimmy Yeung - x 1View details Tue 21/01/2025 8 Spaces Available Wrecking Trip - 4.51m Will sail with 4 anglers. Gareth Hiddleston - x 2View details Thu 23/01/2025 8 Spaces Available Wrecking Trip - 4.25m Will sail with 4 anglers. Joe Clough - x 1 Philip Coupland - x 1View details Sun 26/01/2025 1 Space Available Wrecking Trip - 4.44m Steve Walsh - x 8 Jimmy Yeung - x 1View details -
13/12/2024
Fishing Report by Rich Cope
on Mistress (Whitby, North Yorkshire)
13 Dec 2024 by Rich Cope
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We've another very enjoyable day at sea again today, again a mixture of regulars were onboard the banter was absolutely top notch!
We took fish in most places with a couple of crackers going over 6lb. Again plenty of chuck back codlings, haddock, pouting and a single pollock.
The best angler took 9 or 10 codlings with the rest of the taking a picking in between.
The fish were all caught on a mixture of black lug, fresh lug, squid, crab cart and mussel.
We've a few dates available through the rest of December into new year if you fancy jumping aboard for day. We only need a minimum of 4 to sail and never take any more than 8.
Please give me a call on 07977 436903, if m not available and you can't get through drop me a message or WhatsApp and I'll get back to you as soon as possible. View Boats Page
UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SPACES ONBOARD Mistress
View Full Charter AvailabilitySun 04/05/2025 6 Spaces 10 Hours £70.00pp 4.9m Tide - wreck/ground inshore.View details Fri 06/06/2025 6 Spaces 10 Hours £70.00pp 4.3m Tide - wreck/ground inshore.View details Mon 01/09/2025 6 Spaces 10 Hours 4.2m Tide - wreck/ground inshore.View details -
12/12/2024
Fishing Report by Rich Cope
on Mistress (Whitby, North Yorkshire)
12 Dec 2024 by Rich Cope
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It's been a great day today with a few of my regular regulars!
We caught fish pretty much everywhere we went today,
Loads of codlings, pouting, haddock, whiting, a solitary doggo and a lobster (returned).
We had loads of throwbacks and would have thrown back more if it wasn't for them being gutted hooked. (We don't keep anything under 40cm)
The lads kept between 20 & 30 codlings with the best angler taking 14. All caught on a mixture of black lug, squid and cart.
At one mark we struggled keeping up with the bites, it went crazy.
The company and laughs were great as everyone knew each other. Back to sea again tomorrow on another good forecast.
If you fancy a trip with me uptidng we have a few dates available between now and new year. Please drop me a message on WhatsApp or give me a call on 07977 436903.
Tight lines Rich View Boats Page
UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SPACES ONBOARD Mistress
View Full Charter AvailabilitySun 04/05/2025 6 Spaces 10 Hours £70.00pp 4.9m Tide - wreck/ground inshore.View details Fri 06/06/2025 6 Spaces 10 Hours £70.00pp 4.3m Tide - wreck/ground inshore.View details Mon 01/09/2025 6 Spaces 10 Hours 4.2m Tide - wreck/ground inshore.View details -
11/12/2024
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
on Galloper (Brightlingsea, Essex)
11 Dec 2024 by Scott Belbin
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Obviously the weather has curtailed some of our plans lately but we have managed to get out here and there. Steve canham had our biggest conger so far from brightlingsea the other day and it was nice to break into double figures as well as catching it intentionally too (something I never expected to say).
We had half a day for bass with Jons group the other day and although the size and numbers are down it was great to have fresh bass for dinner in December and there were plenty of bites. We missed lots but I had 7 bass in 3 hours fishing. John managed one or two small hounds and we had dogfish and whiting before heading inshore to have a relaxing end to the day. There's loads of life there and we added dabs and pouting to the species count.
It looks like the weather will be on its toes later this week and I have spaces for groups and individuals both days this weekend. Please contact me on 07956411528 if you want to get out.
Next spaces
14/12- individuals or groups welcome
15/12- individuals and groups welcome
21/12- offshore trip 3 spaces @ £100pp
22/12- individuals and groups welcome
23/12- individuals and groups welcome
24/12- individuals and groups welcome
27/12-01/01 individuals and groups welcome. Please contact me to be on the list to get a group together
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UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SPACES ONBOARD Galloper
View Full Charter AvailabilityFri 27/12/2024 3 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp Offshore tripView details Sat 28/12/2024 8 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp General tripView details -
12/2024
Fishing Report by Mark Peters
on DAWN TIDE II (Wallasea Island, Essex)
Dec 2024 by Mark Peters
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Well guys the lure fishing has come to
An end for the 2024 season & its been a blast!
Biggest lure caught bass of the season went to
John 9lb 8oz - 72cm absolute beauty well
Done mate
She was closely followed by several 8- 9lb bass with tones of 6-7lb lure caught bass! Must of had 1000s this year
Its Been a fantastic season chasing bass on the lures i can’t wait for the 2025 season to begin missing it already.
The 2025 diary is open already & i have over 100
Bookings in so far so heads up its worth getting in-touch before its go late guys.
I have Got 8 more trips to do before Christmas but the weather is holding us in port annoyingly!!
Thanks everyone for the continued support & look forward to seeing everyone for the good times onboard next season
07523 488290
@dawntidecharters
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UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SPACES ONBOARD DAWN TIDE II
View Full Charter AvailabilitySat 28/12/2024 6 Spaces £85.00pp View details Mon 30/12/2024 7 Spaces £85.00pp View details -
30/11/2024
Fishing Report by Trevor Small
on Rocket (Poole, Dorset)
30 Nov 2024 by Trevor Small
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After the recent unsettled weather ,we are looking forward to a few more busy sessions at anchor. The reefing this time of year can provides a steady flow of Channel Whiting , which are great sport on light tackle. Other suspects include Congers ,Pout, Bass and Rays. Occasionally a bonus fish will introduce its self like this beautiful Spurdog shown here by its captor Mark. We wouldn't usually expect Spurs this close inshore ,but that is the essence of angling, you never know what's going to rock up next .Of course we are always hoping for a Cod too, and we have a welcome party waiting . Theses reef trips are inexpensive, productive and the Reefs fished are inshore enough to be awarded protection from our prevailing winds. Bait can be purchased from Sea Fishing Poole's hut on the Quayside, on the morning of the trip. If you require tackle ,this can be provided at additional cost to whomever needs it. We carry some very light line rods aboard for your enjoyment. I always encourage fishing as light as possible ,as this will enhance your experience and increase you catch. Keep a look out for our forthcoming availability ,and grab yourself some great value action.
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UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SPACES ONBOARD Rocket
View Full Charter AvailabilitySat 28/12/2024 6 Spaces 8 Hours £50.00pp HIGH DEMAND** LIMITED SPACES LEFT ** Reefing Cod & Whiting £50 ppView details Sun 29/12/2024 6 Hours £50.00pp HIGH DEMAND **LIMITED SPACES REMAINING ** Reefing for Cod and Whiting .View details Mon 30/12/2024 8 Hours £50.00pp ***LIMITED SPACES ***Reefing for Cod and Whiting £50ppView details Tue 31/12/2024 8 Hours £50.00pp ***LIMITED SPACES LEFT **Reefing for Cod & Whiting £50ppView details Sat 25/01/2025 8 Hours Neap Reefing on offshore BanksView details
