Latest Fishing Reports: England
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23/04/2023
Fishing Report by Geoff Sharp
on Sweet William (Tyne, Tyne and Wear)
23 Apr 2023 by Geoff Sharp
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We’re not too sure what happened today! We popped down to the boat to sort out our new Century Tackle bag from Billy’s Fishing Tackle in North Shields.
The weather was glorious, sun shining and the marina was like a mill pond, so we thought we’d lock out and fuel up for something to do. That turned into ‘let’s have a look out of the piers’, and before we knew it we were an hour’s steam offshore onto a little wreck we’d fancied trying for a while.
We had three drifts and the First Mate picked up three fish; a lovely pollack and two perfect pan sized codling. As one of our regulars Bry would say, ‘this lad just never stops’ lol! We didn't want to empty the wreck so just headed straight back home…the forecast winds started to pick up on the run back and the temperature began to drop just as we got back into the piers.
An unexpected but cracking run out.
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04/2023
Fishing Report by Lee Brown
on Kelsey Leigh charter (Tyne, Tyne and Wear)
Apr 2023 by Lee Brown
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Cracking day loads of sport wrass colies cod to 6 lb pollock to 6 lb much better stamp few spaces Saturday Sunday inbox lee cheers ������������
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21/04/2023
Fishing Report by Steve Green
on Brigand (Brighton, East Sussex)
21 Apr 2023 by Steve Green
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Bream fishing has been excellent the last week so now is the time to get out with us if you want some of these hard fighting great eating fish.
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UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SPACES ONBOARD Brigand
View Full Charter AvailabilityMon 10/02/2025 4 Spaces 10 Hours 4 SPACES OFFSHORE WRECKINGView details Tue 18/02/2025 5 Spaces 10 Hours 5 SPACES OFFSHORE WRECK FISHINGView details Tue 25/02/2025 5 Spaces 10 Hours 5 SPACES OFFSHORE WRECKINGView details Sat 01/03/2025 8 Spaces 8 SPACES PLAICE FISHINGView details Sun 02/03/2025 8 Spaces 8 Hours 8 SPACES PLAICE FISHINGView details Sat 12/04/2025 7 Spaces 8 Hours 7 SPACES BREAM FISHING KINGMERE ROCKSView details Mon 14/04/2025 8 Spaces 8 Hours 8 SPACES BREAM FISHING KINGMERE ROCKSView details Fri 18/04/2025 6 Spaces 12 Hours 6 SPACES LONG DISTANCE LONG DAY OFFSHORE WRECK FISHING - 12hrsView details Tue 27/05/2025 4 Spaces 8 Hours 4 SPACES OFFSHORE BASS FISHINGView details Sun 15/06/2025 10 Hours 8 SPACES OFFSHORE BANKS EXPLORATORY TRIP - 12hrsView details -
22/04/2023
Fishing Report by Philip Higgins
on Mistress Linda / San Gina3 (Poole, Dorset)
22 Apr 2023 by Philip Higgins
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A tale of 2 days with the same fishing club, yesterday the weather was unkind with winds from the easterly direction causing the boat to dance around the anchor rope in the morning this did produce a few bream, congers and dogfish the going was hard until the wind and tide aligned then the fishing somewhat improved with a few more bream and then Plaice on the drift, today saw flat calm conditions slightly overcast and anglers who drew todays trip made the most of the conditions with the boat perfectly anchored the bream came aboard in big numbers along with plenty of eels and dogfish, lots of double shots and a couple of triple shots made for a hectic day. As the tide turned with all the anglers having had enough bream we went Plaice drifting which to start with was slow and only produced a few small fish so a move was needed which turned our fortunes with plenty of better Plaice being landed and Dan getting a few more double shots. All in all a great couple of days.
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15/04/2023
Fishing Report by Rich Cope
on Mistress (Whitby, North Yorkshire)
15 Apr 2023 by Rich Cope
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Good morning folks,
We had a very good couple of days at sea Friday and Saturday last week,
We're currently on the transition between the uptiding and summer wrecking, it can be a tricky time of year finding clear water. With fair forecasts we used the power of the new engine to run distance, working the 20 & 30 mile wrecks.
We had 2 great days at sea with plenty of Cod, Pollock and Ling for everyone, catching on both bait rigs and shads.
Paul Whiting from Milnrow also has the fortune of catching a lovely double figure Cod which has secured another WCSA spring festival win for us, netting him a whopping £1050!
If you fancy a trip with me please give me a call on 07977 436 903, if you cant get through, please drop me a text or WhatsApp and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.
Tight lines 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 -
17/04/2023
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
on Galloper (Brightlingsea, Essex)
17 Apr 2023 by Scott Belbin
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We managed to get a few trips in with varied conditions last week. Small tides and strong winds limited our options at times but we were able to put a few miles in and found plenty of fish. the rays are down on numbers compared to recent years but there are still some nice fish amongst them. Bens group had the biggest of the week at 15.2lbs which is a very respectable fish. not least on a windy day and a very last minute trip.
We had smooth-hounds on every trip and although there were no monsters they are widespread and numerous. Our best trip totalled around 30 hounds along with countless dogfish, whiting, dabs, roker and a bass.
Mark was pleased with his first bass of the year to go with his first hounds too. Hopefully there will be plenty more where that came from.
I have individual spaces and possibility of full boat bookings over the coming weeks and months if you want to get out.
Please be advised that a steady trickle of dates are filling up for 2023 so please get in touch asap if you require a specific date.
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
20/04-1 space @ £60pp
22/04-1 space @ £60pp
29/04-offshore trip 5 spaces @ £100pp
30/04-10 spaces @ £60pp or full boat from £490
07/05-5 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
UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SPACES ONBOARD Galloper
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 -
16/04/2023
Fishing Report by Geoff Sharp
on Sweet William (Tyne, Tyne and Wear)
16 Apr 2023 by Geoff Sharp
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Huge thanks to Peter and the lads who set off at midnight and drove through the night to be here for a 7:00am start!
We set off this morning to the tail end of an incredible sunrise; unfortunately the sea conditions weren’t quite as forecast, with a manageable but awkward little south easterly swell.
We decided to have a full day on the wrecks after trying the inner rough grounds yesterday with little success.
The fishing was slow throughout the morning, but picked up steadily, as did the swell and wind throughout the afternoon.
We picked away until the conditions stopped play, and headed for home. Another tough but great day out! View Boats Page
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15/04/2023
Fishing Report by Geoff Sharp
on Sweet William (Tyne, Tyne and Wear)
15 Apr 2023 by Geoff Sharp
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Massive thanks to Thomas and the guys who had travelled up from Peterborough through the night.
It was a tale of two halves today. We set off to a stunning sunrise, which then turned to overcast freezing cold fret in an instant.
The inner grounds were almost baron, and by lunchtime we had a thumb sized codling and a pouting.
The sun came out, the wind died, the sea completely flattened and the jackets came off!
Once we had slack water with the small tides, we headed out to try some wrecks.
The lads were kept busy pretty much non stop for over three hours taking dozens of fish each, with some fine codling, and more pouting than we’ve ever seen in one session.
No two days are the same at this time of year; thankfully everyone went home happy with a chunky bag of fillets for the pan! View Boats Page
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14/04/2023
Fishing Report by Geoff Sharp
on Sweet William (Tyne, Tyne and Wear)
14 Apr 2023 by Geoff Sharp
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Massive thanks to Daz, Mark and the lads for a run out today. We headed off to absolutely still conditions with the Tyne like a mirror.
The decision was made to head slightly further north on a bit of a recce mission to see what we could find.
With small tides, the first slack water lingered on a little longer than we’d have liked but we persevered until it started to ebb.
The fish almost immediately came on and we steadily picked away at a decent stamp of codling.
We headed out to try one wreck and had a couple of drifts…the first drift we were flying over it as the wind had picked up; the second drift we held the boat using the engines and immediately picked up a nice codling.
At this point we made the call to head home early before the wind picked up any further, and try and beat the forecast rain.
Another great run out with a better stamp of spring codling starting to show! View Boats Page
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13/04/2023
Fishing Report by Geoff Sharp
on Sweet William (Tyne, Tyne and Wear)
13 Apr 2023 by Geoff Sharp
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We welcomed aboard Paula, Nicole and the Veterans today!
The weather was steady when we departed Royal Quays Marina, flat seas, sunny with minimal wind which was the exact opposite of the forecast.
We stayed local to the Tyne, and pretty much hit fish all day long no matter where we went. Lots of pan-sized codling, pollack, coalies and pouting often coming up two to three at a time, with up to five rods getting action at once all around the boat.
We went from sun and a breathless wind, to squalls, rain showers and rainbows lol with the sea remaining consistently flat throughout the day.
It turned out to be a fantastic day, great weather for the most part, epic craic with some incredible tales and the First Mate particularly enjoyed learning about some of the history of the Tyne from one of the guys who was 78 years young!
We look forward to welcoming the Veterans aboard again throughout the summer! :-) View Boats Page
