Latest Fishing Reports: England
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22/07/2023
Fishing Report by Allan Skinner
on JFK TWO (Tyne, Tyne and Wear)
22 Jul 2023 by Allan Skinner
Report on-board JFK TWO
22nd july JFK TWO
this week has been spot on taking upto 90 fish per trip from the wrecks. most lovely plump cod around 4-5-6lbs mark. with a few double figured cod. with upto 6 fish a drift
surprisingly a lot more cod than ling boated
but some nice ling a again good few double figures best upto 16lbs. taking by derek and his lads coming down from berwick. all taking around 10-plus fish each
But best fish by far this week is MARK FISHERS STUNNING COD OF 26.5LBS
WELL DONE MARK
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23/07/2023
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
on Shy-Torque III (Whitby, North Yorkshire)
23 Jul 2023 by Rich Ward
Report on-board Shy-Torque III
As the tides ease back towards the neaps this coming week, the fishing has become much steadier on the more inshore marks.
Yesterday, we started the day off, as is the norm this time of year, looking for the Mackerel to get the bait for the day. Not quite as good as the day previous but still plenty enough for what we needed.
We started our bottom fishing on the 7 mile again but the fishing was poor compared to Friday. Just a dozen or so fish to keep.
Slack water was 10.30am so we uprooted and dropped on a bit of scrap on the 9 mile where we picked nicely for a couple of hours.
An old mate, Craig Harland, who I haven’t seen for a year or so was with us and he fished well on the wreck bring up doubles of Codling and some Ling.
Around 35 fish taken there.
Once we’d “milked” the wreck we ran to the ground marks nearby and managed to boat a further 20+ fish to end the day. The usual Whiting, Pouting and Haddock boated along the way too.
Mat Spinks took the best Codling of the day, a couple of ounces over 7lb.
Another great day at sea with good company.
A few of yesterday’s fish shown.
Cheers
Rich
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UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SPACES ONBOARD Shy-Torque III
View Full Charter AvailabilitySun 02/02/2025 1 Space 8 Hours Uptiding trip. 5.6m. Steve Williams 3. Steve Tempest 2. Mike Channing 1. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.View details Thu 13/02/2025 6 Spaces 8 Hours Need 2 more for trip go-ahead. Uptiding trip. 5.4m tide. Will sail with just 3 anglers. John Short 1. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.View details Sat 15/02/2025 8 Spaces 8 Hours Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. Uptiding trip. 5.4m tide. Will sail with just 4 anglers. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.View details Sun 16/02/2025 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 Mon 17/02/2025 6 Spaces 8 Hours Need 2 more for trip go-ahead. Uptiding trip. 5.1m tide. Will sail with just 3 anglers. Lawrence Byrne 1. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.View details Thu 20/02/2025 6 Spaces 8 Hours Need 1 more for trip go-ahead. Offshore wrecking trip. 4.5m tide. tide. Will sail with just 4 anglers. Cliff A 2. Bill B 1. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.View details Fri 21/02/2025 2 Spaces 8 Hours Offshore wrecking trip. 4.2m tide. Cliff A 2. Chris Ibbotson 1. Craig White 4. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.View details Sat 22/02/2025 1 Space 8 Hours Offshore trip includes wrecking. 4.1m tide. Room for 1. Cole Dempsey 4. James 1. Marius 3. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.View details Sun 23/02/2025 8 Spaces 8 Hours Need 3 more for trip go-ahead. Offshore wrecking trip. 4.2m tide. Will sail with just 4 anglers. James 1. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.View details Mon 24/02/2025 8 Spaces 8 Hours Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. Offshore wrecking trip. 4.2m tide. Will sail with just 4 anglers. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.View details -
21/07/2023
Fishing Report by Matt Rowe
on Piscary (Poole, Dorset)
21 Jul 2023 by Matt Rowe
Report on-board Piscary
Not been out much this week due to the weather. When we have been out the fishing hasn't been that great however we have had some nice fish, still quite a few Mackerel enough for bait and a few to take home, lots of Bream but they are on the small side, some nice Rays, Congers,Tope, Plaice , Gurnards and the first Trigger fish of the year which is also a first for Roy Adams and a new Piscary Record at 5lb 7oz
This is the 51st species of the year.
There are spaces for individuals this Tuesday the 25th please text me during office hrs if you're interested in booking any trips due to lack of signal at sea other forms of communication are often lost! Thanks Mat 07775756269 View Boats Page
UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SPACES ONBOARD Piscary
View Full Charter AvailabilitySun 02/02/2025 4 Spaces 8 Hours Spaces on an individuals tripView details Thu 06/02/2025 6 Spaces 10 Hours Spaces on an individuals trip species day out deep for slack in the morning,then a bit of bank fishing then possibly fishing into the evening for 5 bearded Rockling and flounderView 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 Sun 23/02/2025 2 Spaces 9 Hours Spaces for individuals to make up the numbers for Piscary Sunday league. Offshore anchoring dayView details Mon 10/03/2025 4 Spaces 9 Hours Individuals trip offshore anchoringView details Sun 23/03/2025 5 Spaces 9 Hours Individuals trip offshore anchoringView details Tue 25/03/2025 5 Spaces 9 Hours Individuals trip offshore anchoringView details Sun 30/03/2025 2 Spaces 8 Hours Spaces for individuals to make up the numbers for the Piscary Sunday league must have your own tackleView details Sun 20/04/2025 6 Spaces 9 Hours Individuals trip offshore anchoringView details -
22/07/2023
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
on Shy-Torque III (Whitby, North Yorkshire)
22 Jul 2023 by Rich Ward
Report on-board Shy-Torque III
We sailed yesterday with a mixed group of lads.
The NW breeze at the back of the tide hindered us somewhat to start the day, so we gathered up the Mackerel for the bait stocks. Millions of them!! (Only kept enough for what we needed though)
As the tide started to ease back around 9.30am we dropped on a local ground mark. It kept us going for a steady 2-3 hours where the guys picked away at Codling Ling and Haddock.
The baited rigs probably being the most successful, but the Shads also clicking a good number too.
My old mate May Spinks showed me a gold and white Shad which he said he had never caught a thing on,ever. Said it was rubbish and I’d have no chance with it. I popped it on a nabbed 8 fish with it! Anglers and “danglers”!
All in all a great day out with sport for everyone on board.
Cheers
Rich
07733 233352
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UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SPACES ONBOARD Shy-Torque III
View Full Charter AvailabilitySun 02/02/2025 1 Space 8 Hours Uptiding trip. 5.6m. Steve Williams 3. Steve Tempest 2. Mike Channing 1. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.View details Thu 13/02/2025 6 Spaces 8 Hours Need 2 more for trip go-ahead. Uptiding trip. 5.4m tide. Will sail with just 3 anglers. John Short 1. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.View details Sat 15/02/2025 8 Spaces 8 Hours Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. Uptiding trip. 5.4m tide. Will sail with just 4 anglers. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.View details Sun 16/02/2025 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 Mon 17/02/2025 6 Spaces 8 Hours Need 2 more for trip go-ahead. Uptiding trip. 5.1m tide. Will sail with just 3 anglers. Lawrence Byrne 1. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.View details Thu 20/02/2025 6 Spaces 8 Hours Need 1 more for trip go-ahead. Offshore wrecking trip. 4.5m tide. tide. Will sail with just 4 anglers. Cliff A 2. Bill B 1. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.View details Fri 21/02/2025 2 Spaces 8 Hours Offshore wrecking trip. 4.2m tide. Cliff A 2. Chris Ibbotson 1. Craig White 4. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.View details Sat 22/02/2025 1 Space 8 Hours Offshore trip includes wrecking. 4.1m tide. Room for 1. Cole Dempsey 4. James 1. Marius 3. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.View details Sun 23/02/2025 8 Spaces 8 Hours Need 3 more for trip go-ahead. Offshore wrecking trip. 4.2m tide. Will sail with just 4 anglers. James 1. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.View details Mon 24/02/2025 8 Spaces 8 Hours Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. Offshore wrecking trip. 4.2m tide. Will sail with just 4 anglers. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.View details -
21/07/2023
Fishing Report by Nigel Hodge
on Seawatch 1 (Falmouth, Cornwall)
21 Jul 2023 by Nigel Hodge
Report on-board Seawatch 1
As we head towards the start of the Bluefin Tuna season I am pleased to have spotted our first Bluefin yesterday here at Falmouth Bay.
One large individual smashing through bait, and only visible for a short period.
With the CHART program now well established, the 3rd season has seen very few changes other than budget restrictions from DEFRA which in turn has resulted in
reduced training and only the existing vessels being able to participate in the 2023 fishery.
This I am sure was a blow to those vessels wishing to get onboard, and will only add to the all ready growing groups of unlicensed vessels who are eager to hook into these amazing fish.
For those of you that are looking to venture out this year unlicensed I would ask you to consider the following before committing, I need to repeat " Consider" as I don't want my ear chewed off by the keyboard warriors that simply insist on non compliance regardless after half a shandy.
1 Fish welfare, if your going to return it safe and well learn about the fish first, everything you need to know is on line, bother to read it !
2 Gear Up - Go big if you can afford it ( We've all been caught with our pants down )
3 Have a game plan
4. Have a crew and practise the drill ( It can get Ugly )
5. Use end tackle that's built for the job ( Home made shit will break )
6. Expect the unexpected ( Each fish writes its own story )
7. Before you lob one in your van to feed your village consider, temperature control, correct bleeding, parasites and mercury levels to name a few, all of which will give you the shits or at worse kill you !
Alternatively book on one of the 25 Uk CHART vessels and enjoy a days fishing and a massive learning curve, we are all still learning about these amazing animals so come and join us on the journey.
All of the above is not a confession in anyway of a promotion to an illegal fishery, however those of you reading this will acknowledge knowing a few chumps that get it wrong every time so lets hope we can
uniform the fishery together and that the teams working hard with DEFRA to obtain an open fishery for all can make it happen without too much bad press from illegal fishery in the interim.
Regards
Nigel View Boats Page
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20/07/2023
Fishing Report by Andy Savage
on Sea Urchin IIl (Whitby, North Yorkshire)
20 Jul 2023 by Andy Savage
Report on-board Sea Urchin IIl
Today was almost a day of two halves……at one point this morning I thought we were really going to struggle, but then things turned out ok after all.
Another friendly mixed group of lads; some I had met many times before, but the first time for others. We also had very mixed angling experiences, from complete novice to very experienced. It was my kind of day….I love getting the less experienced anglers fishing well. We had a look at the Bell Buoy first for some Mackerel, but there were scant pickings. Thankfully a run out to the three mile ground got us plenty for the day.
I had hoped to drop on a few wrecks close by at the first slack, but the wind and tide together made the drift too fast, even at slack!! As the Ebb Tide came through, sea conditions deteriorated and I thought that we were really going to struggle. However, a run out to the seven mile ground proved to be a decent move. As the wind and tide were against each other, the drift was very slow, but ran in the perfect direction to cover some cracking ground marks.
All of a sudden, the Codling started coming up with some regularity on the bait traces and Hokkai’s. Nothing enormous, but everyone got a few. Once the drift changed, we pushed out to the nine mile ground and the bites continued for another hour or so. Dave Worsfold and Brendan Swain both taking a nice Ling apiece, amongst the Codling.
Just as the tide began to ease , we ran back in for a couple more drifts on the seven mile ground, with a view to finishing on a couple of wrecks at the end of the day. We overran on one particular drift whilst I untangled some lines and Andy Mason went and rattled up a nice 9lb 12oz Cod!! Well done Andy.
We finished on a couple of wrecks for a few more Codling, then ran back in. All the anglers were fantastic company and it’s nice when everyone on the boat gets on well. Thanks for coming today boys, I really appreciate the support. View Boats Page
UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SPACES ONBOARD Sea Urchin IIl
View Full Charter AvailabilityTue 04/02/2025 4 Spaces Available Uptiding Trip - 5.07m Davey Mayne - x 3 Peter Burton - x 1View details Sun 09/02/2025 3 Spaces Available Uptiding Trip - 4.66m Dave Johnson - x 4 Howard Chuck - x 1View details Tue 11/02/2025 7 Spaces Available Uptiding Trip - 5.06m Will sail with 4 anglers. Stan Matthews - x 1View details Wed 12/02/2025 7 Spaces Available Uptiding Trip - 5.20m Will sail with 4 anglers. Keith Pickering - x 1View details Sat 15/02/2025 1 Space Available Uptiding Trip - 5.23m Jimmy Yeung - x 1 Hubert Perkowski - x 3 Alan Lawson - x 3View details Tue 18/02/2025 1 Space Available Uptiding Trip - 4.86m Mark Thomason - x 1 Mark Northam - x 6View details Wed 19/02/2025 4 Spaces Available Uptiding Trip - 4.86m Nabeel Ismail - x 4View details Mon 24/02/2025 6 Spaces Available Wrecking Trip - 4.27m Will sail with 4 anglers. Robin Lever - x 3View details Tue 25/02/2025 2 Spaces Available Wrecking Trip - 4.59m Stan Matthews - x 1 Steve Whitaker - x 6View details Sun 02/03/2025 2 Spaces Available Uptiding Trip - 5.68m Colin Frankland - x 6View details -
19/07/2023
Fishing Report by Geoff Sharp
on Sweet William (Tyne, Tyne and Wear)
19 Jul 2023 by Geoff Sharp
Report on-board Sweet William
Fantastic run out last night; Mackerel, Ling, Codling, Haddock, Pouting, with great craic, no wind, glassy seas, Dolphins and an incredible sunset to see the night out!
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20/07/2023
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
on Shy-Torque III (Whitby, North Yorkshire)
20 Jul 2023 by Rich Ward
Report on-board Shy-Torque III
A great day for our mixed team today on the Shy-Torque III yesterday.
A perfect day for a cruise to escape the fairly heavy running tide on the more inshore marks.
We chose a run out to the offshore “Hills” for a change of scenery and they were wick with fish. Soon the deck was “alive with the sound of fish flapping!!” Sorry! ��
With no moves throughout the day, the lads had the chance of a great days sport on the fish and the majority did just that. The team ending up with the thick end of 90 fish to keep.
No big fish today but some lovely plump Codling to just short of the 7lb mark.
A fabulous day in the water with everyone taking a nice bag of fish home.
Crewman Fergus and me really enjoyed the day too.
Cheers lads and see you all again.
Rich
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UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SPACES ONBOARD Shy-Torque III
View Full Charter AvailabilitySun 02/02/2025 1 Space 8 Hours Uptiding trip. 5.6m. Steve Williams 3. Steve Tempest 2. Mike Channing 1. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.View details Thu 13/02/2025 6 Spaces 8 Hours Need 2 more for trip go-ahead. Uptiding trip. 5.4m tide. Will sail with just 3 anglers. John Short 1. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.View details Sat 15/02/2025 8 Spaces 8 Hours Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. Uptiding trip. 5.4m tide. Will sail with just 4 anglers. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.View details Sun 16/02/2025 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 Mon 17/02/2025 6 Spaces 8 Hours Need 2 more for trip go-ahead. Uptiding trip. 5.1m tide. Will sail with just 3 anglers. Lawrence Byrne 1. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.View details Thu 20/02/2025 6 Spaces 8 Hours Need 1 more for trip go-ahead. Offshore wrecking trip. 4.5m tide. tide. Will sail with just 4 anglers. Cliff A 2. Bill B 1. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.View details Fri 21/02/2025 2 Spaces 8 Hours Offshore wrecking trip. 4.2m tide. Cliff A 2. Chris Ibbotson 1. Craig White 4. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.View details Sat 22/02/2025 1 Space 8 Hours Offshore trip includes wrecking. 4.1m tide. Room for 1. Cole Dempsey 4. James 1. Marius 3. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.View details Sun 23/02/2025 8 Spaces 8 Hours Need 3 more for trip go-ahead. Offshore wrecking trip. 4.2m tide. Will sail with just 4 anglers. James 1. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.View details Mon 24/02/2025 8 Spaces 8 Hours Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. Offshore wrecking trip. 4.2m tide. Will sail with just 4 anglers. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.View details -
18/07/2023
Fishing Report by Geoff Sharp
on Sweet William (Tyne, Tyne and Wear)
18 Jul 2023 by Geoff Sharp
Report on-board Sweet William
Flat seas, no wind, fog and rain today. Massive thanks to Chris, Mark and the lads for great craic all day, with some lovely Ling, Codling and Pollack despite the occasional showers!
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18/07/2023
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
on Galloper (Brightlingsea, Essex)
18 Jul 2023 by Scott Belbin
Report on-board Galloper
The Bass fishing aboard the Galloper continues to be very good. There are great numbers showing as we have come to expect over the last few years. there have been a few big fish showing amongst them too. We have seen several in the 6-8lbs over the last few weeks and with that stamp of fish around it was inevitable we would break into double figures sooner or later. That honour fell to Galloper regular and crewman Alex Canham. The fish was caught uptiding on bait and went 11.2lbs. this is currently the biggest so far this year aboard Galloper beating Mark’s fish from the spring which fell just shy of the double figures. Of course there is still plenty of time for this to be beaten.
We are seeing bass on most trips now in a variety of numbers and sizes depending on where we are and conditions on the day. our general trips have been producing some very good numbers of bass lately as well as the usual hounds, rays and other species. However your best chance of seeing numbers of decent bass is to join us for an offshore bass trip. When conditions suit we will be doing a lot of light tackle bass fishing on lures over the coming weeks and months. These early season trips can produce some of the biggest numbers and hectic action catching big numbers of bass on light tackle. Often surface lures or shallower diving plugs can produce some great sports. If not working lures, jigs and soft plastics deeper can be effective. As ever the good old hokkia feathers are a cheap and effective way to catch them too.
If they aren’t playing ball on the lures then bait can provide some hectic action and pick up some big fish. as we are often fishing in shallow water we can still enjoy fishing with light tackle and occasionally pick up a few other species too.
On our last offshore bass trip we had a variety of anglers with different levels of experience and everybody caught great numbers of fish. at the rate they were coming aboard I would hazard a guess at over 200 bass but to be honest its impossible to keep count with action like that. I am just arranging an offshore bass trip for next Monday (24th) and I currently have spaces. If you cant make this then please get in touch to be added to the list for the next run of offshore trips.
Of course the general fishing continues to produce lots of fish and some nice variety.
I have individual spaces and possibility of full boat bookings over the coming weeks and months if you want to get out.
Remember it is often worth giving me a shout if you are cancelled else where and still wish to get out, as we have lots of sheltered fishing available and a big catamaran which makes it even more comfortable.
Spaces as follows
24/07-offshore bass trip 6 spaces @ £100pp plus worm bait
31/07- full boat available from £490
02/08-23-3 spaces @ £60pp
03/08- full boat available from £490
04/08- full boat available from £490
13/08- 4 spaces @ £60pp
Not all dates advertised, other spaces available for full boat bookings upon request
For regular updates, availability and more information please visit www.essexseafishing.co.uk find us on social media or call Scott on 07956411528 View Boats Page
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View Full Charter AvailabilitySat 08/02/2025 3 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp offshore tripView details Sat 22/02/2025 3 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 08/03/2025 3 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 15/03/2025 9 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp View details Sat 22/03/2025 1 Space 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 05/04/2025 2 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 19/04/2025 2 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 03/05/2025 1 Space 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 10/05/2025 9 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp View details Sat 17/05/2025 9 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp View details
