Latest Fishing Reports: England
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16/02/2014
Fishing Report by Stacey Belbin
on Lady Grace (Brightlingsea, Essex)
16 Feb 2014 by Stacey Belbin
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After a very fruitful birdwatching trip this morning we headed out in the afternoon to try our luck at the fishing. As we headed out to our mark we saw 2 porpoises surface. I had been warned by the couple out on the boat that they had eaten dodgy oysters the day before so were still recovering and after anchoring up unfortunately the took it in turns being sick. Needless to say they didnt get much of a chance to fish in the 3 hour trip and unfortunately we came home empty handed. But we did spot a guillimot on the way in and the sun had shone on us all day.
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08/02/2014
Fishing Report by Les Jones
on White Maiden II (Lymington, Hampshire)
8 Feb 2014 by Les Jones
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Brief report to say just how great this CBUK website is after rejoining again after a long period of 4 years or so, avoiding too many bookings. Recently, however I have gone full time,so have made the boat and myself available for mid-week trips and Sundays! Previously I looked after crews on Saturdays and Evenings only. Obviously I am looking for more business. I run my own website but this website is great to edit, use and update. I am well impressed.
I'm just adding a recent picture of last Saturday 8th February where I was involved in the Solent RNLI Flank Station Lifeboats get together in Cowes to exchange stories over lunch and a pint.
We had 35 - 45 knt SW gales on our return trip but as we were aboard the Bembridge Tamar All Weather Lifeboat we were very safe! I took this pictures as we entered the river Medina at Cowes. This is where we met up with our own Calshot Atlantic Lifeboat and the Yarmouth, Lymington and Cowes crews too. It was a great day and a very good opportunity for some social and serious chat about the winter. View Boats Page
UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SPACES ONBOARD White Maiden II
View Full Charter AvailabilityFri 07/02/2025 2 Spaces 8 Hours £85.00pp 0800-1600 Plan A Offshore Banks max7 £85pp (Plan B optional Deep Solent) 2 spaces left. Booked on: ChrisTosen, GrahamCarter, PeteNightingale, DaveWest, PeteHellyar Conger Eel / Spurdog / Thornback Ray / Tope / Blonde Ray.View details Thu 20/02/2025 7 Spaces £85.00pp 0800-1600 Offshore Banks Max 7 £85pp Conger Eel / Smooth-hound (Common) / Spurdog / Tope / Blonde Ray.View details Sat 22/02/2025 7 Spaces £85.00pp 0800-1600 Offshore banks max7 £85ppView details Mon 24/02/2025 7 Spaces 8 Hours £85.00pp 0800-1600 offshore max7 £85pp Conger Eel / Smooth-hound (Common) / Spurdog / Tope / Blonde Ray.View details Fri 18/04/2025 1 Space £85.00pp 0730-1530 Bream, Pollock and Bass. Max8 £85pp 1 space left Booked on: PeteNightingale, BryanRickets, DaveWest, GarethSmith, ChrisSmith, SteveBanks, BobClack Bass / Black Sea Bream / Pollock.View details Wed 07/05/2025 2 Spaces £95.00pp 0730-1530 Bream, Pollock and Bass. Max7 £95pp 3 spaces Booked on: PeteNightingale, BryanRickets, DaveWest, PeteHellyar, BobNunnView details Fri 30/05/2025 5 Spaces £85.00pp 0730-1530 Bream, Pollock, Bass Max8 £85pp 5 spaces Booked on: ChrisSmith/SteveBanks/BobClack Bass / Black Sea Bream / Pollock.View details Fri 11/07/2025 5 Spaces £85.00pp 0730-1530 Max8 £85pp Booked on: ChrisSmith/SteveBanks/BobClack Bass / Black Sea Bream / Pollock.View details Thu 17/07/2025 3 Spaces £95.00pp 0730-1530 Bream, Pollock and Bass. Max7 £95pp 3 spaces Booked on: PeteNightingale, BryanRickets, DaveWest, PeteHellyar Bass / Black Sea Bream / Plaice / Pollock.View details Thu 14/08/2025 3 Spaces £95.00pp 0730-1530 Bream, Pollock and Bass. Max7 £95pp 3 spaces Booked on: PeteNightingale, BryanRickets, DaveWest, PeteHellyar Bass / Black Sea Bream / Bull Huss / Plaice / Pollock.View details -
16/02/2014
Fishing Report by jon old
on High Flyer 2 (Great Yarmouth, Norfolk)
16 Feb 2014 by jon old
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Well at last,break in the weather forcast spot on for once, sea still bit swelly from last nights bashing. Had to stay inshore today wind still on the keen side, so decided to stay in the Roads reports of small codling from the beaches north and south all week so wasnt too bothered. First out today picked our spot soon to be joined by the others seven in total all in same predicument. Tide was racing but picked up small codling straight away and few whiting, then seemed to die, fish came on in spurts today. Wasnt the best of days bit slow at times ,few keepers of codling 6 in total, threw back a few undersize codling, some nice size whiting kept as well. Last cast of the day for Stephen resulted in a nice perfect condition bass of three and half pound nice surprise and perfect end to the day. Picture of Stephen,Tristan and Ian with some of the fish. Thanks to the others,Adrian,Tony ,Chris ,Chalky,Paul and Chris,enjoyable day, plenty of sunshine just great to get out.Soon as we get a break we shall be out on the banks for those bigger fish in deeper water,praying for the weather to behave itself ! All the best and thanks again men. Jon. (High Flyer)
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02/2014
Fishing Report by carl porter
on Hard Labour (Wallasea Island, Essex)
Feb 2014 by carl porter
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well the codling have turned up in numbers as expected however the weather had other ideas on the odd occasion when the wind don't blow the fishing has been excellent plenty of codling between 2-4lb one group taking 65 in one trip!! still good numbers of roker and the higher than average sea temp should see an earlier start to the main skate fishing season
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UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SPACES ONBOARD Hard Labour
View Full Charter AvailabilitySat 15/03/2025 del x 4View details Sun 23/03/2025 J Banks x 3 Clayton x 2View details Sat 12/04/2025 Del x 3 Mike Goodwin x 2View details Fri 18/04/2025 Marc x4View details Sun 20/04/2025 Clayton x 2 ian Starmer x 2 Graham BaylissView details Sat 03/05/2025 Del x 3 Mike Goodwin x 2 ian Starmer x 2View details Sat 07/06/2025 Del x 3 Mike Goodwin x 2 ian Starmer x2View details Sun 06/07/2025 Del x 3 Mike Goodwin x2 ian StarmerView details Sun 13/07/2025 J Banks x 3 Clayton x 2 ian Starmer Graham BaylissView details Sat 09/08/2025 Del x 3 Mike Goodwin x 2 ian Starmer x 2View details -
16/02/2014
Fishing Report by LESTER BAKER
on Seawatch1 (Brightlingsea, Essex)
16 Feb 2014 by LESTER BAKER
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At long last a break in the weather and we managed to get out and although a big tide kept us fishing inshore Lee and his mates shared a good catch of approximately forty codling up to four pound and a handful of Roker .The weather looks like it may be settling down a bit now so hopefully we can get out and enjoy some good spring fishing.
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16/02/2014
Fishing Report by peter stubbs
on Sapphire 2 charters (Sunderland, Tyne and Wear)
16 Feb 2014 by peter stubbs
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Sunday 16th February 2014, Uptiding trip today 6 anglers fishing 6hrs took around 35 cod from 3lb to 6 half lb with 1 angler bagging 12 good cod, weather to light wind from the west flat sea,
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15/02/2014
Fishing Report by Rich Cope
on Mistress (Whitby, North Yorkshire)
15 Feb 2014 by Rich Cope
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This Tuesday and Wednesday are looking good this week, the only gaps for a while,
We have space both days, and only need three minimum to get out at the fish,
If we get enough interest we will be running another night trip.
If youre interested give me a bell on 07977 436903
cheers
Rich View Boats Page
UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SPACES ONBOARD Mistress
View Full Charter AvailabilitySun 02/03/2025 5 Spaces 9 Hours £60.00pp Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. 5.7m Tide - Inshore at anchor.View details Fri 11/04/2025 6 Spaces 10 Hours £70.00pp Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. 5.1m Tide - wreck/ground inshore.View details Fri 18/04/2025 6 Spaces 10 Hours £70.00pp Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. 4.9m Tide - wreck/ground inshore.View details Sat 19/04/2025 6 Spaces 10 Hours £70.00pp Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. 4.7m Tide - wreck/ground inshore.View details Sun 20/04/2025 7 Spaces 10 Hours £70.00pp Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. 4.5m Tide - wreck/ground inshore.View details Sun 04/05/2025 2 Spaces 10 Hours £70.00pp Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. 4.9m Tide - wreck/ground inshore.View details Tue 20/05/2025 6 Spaces 10 Hours £70.00pp Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. 4.6m Tide - wreck/ground inshore.View details Wed 21/05/2025 6 Spaces 10 Hours £70.00pp Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. 4.6m Tide - wreck/ground inshore.View details Fri 06/06/2025 6 Spaces 10 Hours £70.00pp 4.3m Tide - wreck/ground inshore.View details Sun 29/06/2025 6 Spaces £30.00pp Mackerel.View details -
14/02/2014
Fishing Report by jon old
on High Flyer 2 (Great Yarmouth, Norfolk)
14 Feb 2014 by jon old
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Thought i better update the situation, as so many trips have been cancelled due to our lovely english weather!Having cancelled the lads again for tomorrow (sat 15th) Feb , hoping to get out Sunday 16th, forcast not too bad. Been keeping up to date with the beach anglers, thank you all for your emails,seems quite a few small codling have appeared this week hopefully the start of a run about time too. The offshore liners when the odd day has allowed have started getting few bass along with skate and reports of millions of dogs! The warm weather this winter has affected our cod fishing but 2 brightsides. Firstly lots of un caught fish out there great for stocks and breeding plus with the sea temperatures possible early skate and dogs next month on the inshore marks. This year we have been asked to arrange some specialist trips ie tope and bass, will email our database so if your not on, send your email address to us for information , basically you get it before the website. So hopefully this weather will start breaking, this strong SW jetstream cant last forever. If we get our spring codling run this year it should prove to be good hopefully, we will be doing a bit of distance to the banks if weather allows in search of those skate and bigger cod. Would be pleased to see you, dont forget already days booked up for summer wrecking with best dates going fast, dont leave it as they will be gone.Wherever your fishing beach or boat ,tight lines from the High Flyer.
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13/02/2014
Fishing Report by brian poppy
on Cleveland Princess (Lowestoft, Suffolk)
13 Feb 2014 by brian poppy
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Me and Paul had ago yesterday trying out some new gear,it worked 7 Cod to 4lb and some lovely big Whiting as well best touching 2lb this area is still holding a bit of fish lets hope it stays that way for a few more weeks,Wednesday 19th is looking ok for running off a bit to see if there are any biggies turned up yet,bp
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13/02/2014
Fishing Report by Sam Cumming
on Silver Spray II (Poole, Dorset)
13 Feb 2014 by Sam Cumming
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I’m sure you won’t be overly shocked to hear I haven’t been out much since my last monthly report, a grand total of 2 trips as it happens. Both of which saw us leave port at first light and return early to make the most of short windows in the terrible weather we have been having. What we lacked in weather we certainly made up for in spur dogs as anglers Kevin Griffiths and Roger Clarke landed the 2 biggest spur dogs I have ever seen on the same trip. The pair were using large mackerel cut baits on single hook flowing traces of 100lb mono. After sporting fights the fish were safely brought onboard and weighed in at 22lb 4oz and 25lb 8oz respectively for Kevin and Roger. Both fish were heavily pregnant with pups and were returned alive and kicking after a couple of minutes. Roger’s fish would have beaten the current British Record for a boat caught spur dog had we brought it ashore, I’ve had a couple of different reports of the record size but it would have beaten it by at least a pound. Both days produced plenty of blonde rays as well up into the mid twenties along with a handful of bull huss and congers to keep rod tips bouncing. Let’s hope we get all the bad weather out of the way now so we can enjoy a nice summer again!!
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UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SPACES ONBOARD Silver Spray II
View Full Charter AvailabilityFri 07/02/2025 5 Spaces £120.00pp Banks fishing spurs huss tope rays congers whiting hounds £120 5 spaces 7 anglers onboard Bull Huss / Smooth-hound (Common) / Spurdog / Tope / Blonde Ray.View details Sat 08/02/2025 1 Space £120.00pp Banks fishing spurs huss tope rays congers whiting hounds £120 1 spaces 7 anglers onboard Bull Huss / Smooth-hound (Common) / Spurdog / Tope / Blonde Ray.View details Sun 09/02/2025 2 Spaces £120.00pp Banks fishing spurs huss tope rays congers whiting hounds £120 2 spaces 7 anglers onboard Bull Huss / Smooth-hound (Common) / Spurdog / Tope / Blonde Ray.View details Sat 22/02/2025 3 Spaces £120.00pp Banks fishing spurs huss tope rays congers whiting hounds £120 3 spaces 7 anglers onboard Bull Huss / Smooth-hound (Common) / Spurdog / Tope / Blonde Ray.View details Sun 23/02/2025 5 Spaces £120.00pp Banks fishing spurs huss tope rays congers whiting hounds £120 5 spaces 7 anglers onboard Bull Huss / Smooth-hound (Common) / Spurdog / Tope / Blonde Ray.View details Mon 24/02/2025 3 Spaces 11 Hours £160.00pp Wreck fishing for pollock with turbot fishing over the slack £160 7 anglers max. 3 spaces Pollock / Turbot / Blonde Ray.View details Fri 07/03/2025 3 Spaces 10 Hours £160.00pp Wreck fishing for big pollock maybe a session at anchor to fillet the fish - £160 3 spaces 7 anglers max. Pollock / Spurdog / Blonde Ray.View details Sun 09/03/2025 6 Spaces 10 Hours £160.00pp Wreck fishing for big pollock maybe a session at anchor to fillet the fish - £160 6 spaces 7 anglers max. Pollock / Spurdog / Blonde Ray.View details Mon 10/03/2025 3 Spaces 10 Hours £160.00pp Wreck fishing for big pollock maybe a session at anchor to fillet the fish - £160 3 spaces 7 anglers max. Pollock / Spurdog / Blonde Ray.View details Fri 21/03/2025 6 Spaces 10 Hours £160.00pp Wreck fishing for big pollock maybe a session at anchor to fillet the fish - £160 6 spaces 7 anglers max. Pollock / Spurdog / Blonde Ray.View details
