Latest Fishing Reports: East

  • 20/12/2023 Fishing Report by Scott Belbin on Galloper (Brightlingsea, Essex)

    20 Dec 2023 by Scott Belbin

    Report on-board Galloper

    There are still one or two rays hanging around inshore to be caught. These are a welcome break from the whiting which are a little smaller in places than they were a few weeks ago. The arrival of sprats has distracted many of the larger whiting and codling inshore. Even the dogfish have slowed with the drop in temperature. Thankfully the occasional ray puts a better bend in the rod. Of course inshore there Is fun to be had targeting flatties. Further offshore there will be more variety available. Those doggies will still be feeding well but between them there will be a better chance of rays, hounds, spurs, cod and bass. For that we will need some better weather though. Looking ahead to the Christmas break and there may be a chance to get offshore if you fancy it. If you just want a social then I will try and put something together inshore. I may even arrange a charity comp if there's enough interest.
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    24/12- individual spaces or boat available
    27/12- individual spaces possible offshore
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    31/12- individual spaces or boat available
    01/01- individual spaces possible offshore trip
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    Sat 08/03/2025 3 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp
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  • 12/2023 Fishing Report by Mark Peters on DAWN TIDE II (Wallasea Island, Essex)

    Dec 2023 by Mark Peters

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    Well guys that a wrap for the 2023 season aboard Dawn Tide II

    Truth be told There is a real lack of decent fish around at the moment.
    Basically the summer species have moved off now the Ray numbers we rely on this time of year are down massively & the Cod just haven’t arrived in any numbers just yet so its just whiting dabs or dogs at the moment nit my cup of tea at all.

    Out of respect for you guys who fish with me I have taken a decision to postpone all trips from today until the fishing improves.
    Im not in the business of just taking your money knowing full well its going to be a tough cold fishless day.
    Personally I would rather you saved the money & put it towards the good times when the fishing is better & we all have a good time catching.

    Hopefully the Cod start showing towards end of January like last season & the Spurdogs should show further offshore. This should keep us busy through too spring when the rays & hounds should arrive in better numbers in march.
    They should be shortly followed by the Bass, Tope & other summer species.

    My main concentration as always will be targeting Bass on the lures this has become really popular with my anglers & just seems to get better & better its really taken off big time now days & I can’t wait.

    I Just want to say thank you to everyone who continues to support & fish with it me much appreciated thank you

    I wish everyone a merry Christmas & a happy new year

    Look forward to seeing new & old faces onboard in 2024 the diary is open & its looking to be another crazy busy season.

    Thanks everyone
    Mark peters

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    www.dawntidecharterfishing.co.uk
    Phone 07523 488290
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    (My personal favourite time of the 2023 season was midd summer the Bass fishing was fantastic on the lures & live Baits we couldn’t go wrong even the weather was amazing too.
    Heres my 10lb 3oz Bass that was returned to hopefully continue to reproduce)

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  • 14/12/2023 Fishing Report by Scott Belbin on Galloper (Brightlingsea, Essex)

    14 Dec 2023 by Scott Belbin

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    There have been plenty of dabs about lately. These little flat fish are a welcome sight on a winters day. We decided to have the afternoon targeting them the other day and sure enough there were plenty caught and some over a foot long too. At times there were double and triple shots which made a nice change to the triple shots of whiting we had been getting before hand. Stephen was probably top rod with 27 dabs for his efforts.
    I have spaces aboard Galloper from brightlingsea Essex over the next week and Christmas period so please get in touch if you want to join us.
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    16/12- individual spaces or boat available from £490
    17/12- individual spaces or boat available from £490
    22/12- possible offshore trip
    23/12- offshore trip 2 Spaces @ £100pp
    27/12-01/01 individual spaces and boat bookings available please call 07956411528

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    Sat 22/02/2025 3 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp
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    Sat 08/03/2025 3 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp
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    Sat 15/03/2025 9 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp
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    Sat 22/03/2025 1 Space 12 Hours £100.00pp
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    Sat 05/04/2025 2 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp
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    Sat 19/04/2025 2 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp
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    Sat 10/05/2025 9 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp
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  • 12/2023 Fishing Report by phillip browning on Braveheart II (Wallasea Island, Essex)

    Dec 2023 by phillip browning

    Report on-board Braveheart II

    As the year draws to a close and the last of the better bass move off into deeper water we turn our focus to cod, as a few have been reported from piers and beaches on the North Essex coast and in the nets of the commercials and we have been anticipating a rise in numbers, but in the mean time, thornback rays, whiting, lesser spotted dogfish and dabs are the primary species that have kept rods twitching and bending as remember you can only catch what's swimming under the boat. Even so we have enjoyed some great days out with awesome weather for this time of year and some brilliant crews as a good laugh is always guaranteed onboard. Usually a wager is laid which leads to a bit of friendly competition and definitely adds to the banter on the day.
    I still have limited availability over the up to and over the Christmas period so check out the BRAVEHEARTII schedule calendar for availability and pricing. I look forward to welcoming you aboard.
    Many thanks And tight lines

    Phil Browning ������

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  • 12/2023 Fishing Report by phillip browning on Braveheart II (Wallasea Island, Essex)

    Dec 2023 by phillip browning

    Report on-board Braveheart II

    As the year draws to a close and the last of the better bass move off into deeper water we turn our focus to cod, as a few have been reported from piers and beaches on the North Essex coast and in the nets of the commercials and we have been anticipating a rise in numbers, but in the mean time, thornback rays, whiting, lesser spotted dogfish and dabs are the primary species that have kept rods twitching and bending as remember you can only catch what's swimming under the boat. Even so we have enjoyed some great days out with awesome weather for this time of year and some brilliant crews as a good laugh is always guaranteed onboard. Usually a wager is laid which leads to a bit of friendly competition and definitely adds to the banter on the day.
    I still have limited availability over the up to and over the Christmas period so check out the BRAVEHEARTII schedule calendar for availability and pricing. I look forward to welcoming you aboard.
    Many thanks And tight lines

    Phil Browning ������

    ☎️ 07970 728707

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  • 08/12/2023 Fishing Report by Scott Belbin on Galloper (Brightlingsea, Essex)

    8 Dec 2023 by Scott Belbin

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    The Braintree sea anglers had a nice general trip the other day. There were plenty of bites throughout the day. Mostly whiting and dogfish but a few pouting and dabs showed too. There were a few rays caught throughout the day although no monsters but always welcome. It was a pleasant day out in the winter sun despite a chilly start. I have a few days with individual spaces and boat availability before new year. So please get in touch to join us aboard Galloper.
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    13/12- 6 spaces @ £60pp
    16/12- boat available or 10 spaces @ £60pp
    17/12- boat available or 10: spaces @ £60pp
    22/12- boat available or 10 spaces @ £60pp
    23/12- offshore trip 4 spaces @ £100pp
    27th-31st whole boat available or individual spaces @ £60pp
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    UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SPACES ONBOARD Galloper
    Sat 08/02/2025 3 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp
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    Sat 22/02/2025 3 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp
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    Sat 08/03/2025 3 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp
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    Sat 15/03/2025 9 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp
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    Sat 22/03/2025 1 Space 12 Hours £100.00pp
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    Sat 05/04/2025 2 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp
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    Sat 19/04/2025 2 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp
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    Sat 03/05/2025 1 Space 12 Hours £100.00pp
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    Sat 10/05/2025 9 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp
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    Sat 17/05/2025 9 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp
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  • 04/12/2023 Fishing Report by Scott Belbin on Galloper (Brightlingsea, Essex)

    4 Dec 2023 by Scott Belbin

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    We managed to get offshore again for bass the other day. This time it was bait fishing at anchor. The drop in water temperature had taken its toll and the fishing was harder than earlier in the autumn. Having said that there were still plenty of bites. Mark and myself had fish throughout the day although the stamp was smaller than earlier in the year there were a few nice keepers amongst them.
    I have spaces this week offshore bass fishing weather permitting. We aim to be on lures mainly and normally the stamp is better.
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    06/12- offshore bass 1 space @ £115pp
    08/12- offshore bass 6 spaces @ £115pp
    13/12- general trip 6 spaces @ £60pp
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    UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SPACES ONBOARD Galloper
    Sat 08/02/2025 3 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp
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    Sat 22/02/2025 3 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp
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    Sat 08/03/2025 3 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp
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    Sat 15/03/2025 9 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp
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    Sat 22/03/2025 1 Space 12 Hours £100.00pp
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    Sat 05/04/2025 2 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp
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    Sat 19/04/2025 2 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp
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    Sat 10/05/2025 9 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp
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  • 27/11/2023 Fishing Report by Scott Belbin on Galloper (Brightlingsea, Essex)

    27 Nov 2023 by Scott Belbin

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    We took advantage of a brief weather window the other day and enjoyed a fantastic day on the bass. Traditionally we would have written off bass fishing by the end of November but who could ignore fishing like this? Lures were the order of the day and with some fish pushing double figures this really was fantastic sport. Steve canham couldn't put a foot wrong and bought a steady stream of fish aboard all day. He was so busy that when I asked for a picture and went to grab my phone he had another by the time a returned! Steve was top rod on the day with 40-50 bass easily. Closely followed by Barry (who kept count with 36), Steve hill and the rest of the lads. Even I managed to nick a few out between netting, unhooking and steering. With bass still showing inshore we will be heading offshore in search of them in to December this year weather permitting. Please get in touch if you want to join us. I also have spaces this week on general trips
    Next spaces
    29/11- 8 spaces @ £60pp
    05-07th available for offshore bass
    10/12- 4 spaces @ £60pp
    16/12- individual spaces or boat available
    17/12- individual spaces or boat available
    23/12- offshore trip
    Other dates available please contact me on 07956411528
    #galloperWe took advantage of a brief weather window the other day and enjoyed a fantastic day on the bass. Traditionally we would have written off bass fishing by the end of November but who could ignore fishing like this? Lures were the order of the day and with some fish pushing double figures this really was fantastic sport. Steve canham couldn't put a foot wrong and bought a steady stream of fish aboard all day. He was so busy that when I asked for a picture and went to grab my phone he had another by the time a returned! Steve was top rod on the day with 40-50 bass easily. Closely followed by Barry (who kept count with 36), Steve hill and the rest of the lads. Even I managed to nick a few out between netting, unhooking and steering. With bass still showing inshore we will be heading offshore in search of them in to December this year weather permitting. Please get in touch if you want to join us. I also have spaces this week on general trips
    Next spaces
    29/11- 8 spaces @ £60pp
    05-07th available for offshore bass
    10/12- 4 spaces @ £60pp
    16/12- individual spaces or boat available
    17/12- individual spaces or boat available
    23/12- offshore trip
    Other dates available please contact me on 07956411528

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    UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SPACES ONBOARD Galloper
    Sat 08/02/2025 3 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp
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    Sat 22/02/2025 3 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp
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    Sat 08/03/2025 3 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp
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    Sat 15/03/2025 9 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp
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    Sat 22/03/2025 1 Space 12 Hours £100.00pp
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    Sat 05/04/2025 2 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp
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    Sat 19/04/2025 2 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp
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    Sat 03/05/2025 1 Space 12 Hours £100.00pp
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    Sat 10/05/2025 9 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp
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  • 26/11/2023 Fishing Report by brian poppy on Cleveland Princess (Lowestoft, Suffolk)

    26 Nov 2023 by brian poppy

    Report on-board Cleveland Princess

    Sunday 26th November with the swell gone out of the water a bit i took party north off the cliffs at Corton plenty of Whiting with a few small Cod showing now, the dogs have moved off and Rooker have come inshore to breed had had 2 males both around 4lb,a few dates a available through December and into 2024,07771926590.

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  • 11/2023 Fishing Report by phillip browning on Braveheart II (Wallasea Island, Essex)

    Nov 2023 by phillip browning

    Report on-board Braveheart II

    The last month or so has seen some excellent fishing aboard BRAVEHEARTII and as the water temperature remained high the smoothounds hung around a bit longer than usual, as well as inshore bass. From early/mid September onwards the bass shoal up and fatten up before moving off for the winter and when the weather allowed we had some excellent days fishing on the offshore banks for these chunky autumn fish. One session saw an angler catching 2x 8lb + bass almost back to back the second of which tangled with my line that i cut off in a second because i knew it was a good fish even before i saw it and didn't want the angler to lose it. He caught these lovely fish and others in the 4-5lb range using the boats hire tackle and outfished everyone as is often the case with the hire equipment as these are set up right. As the whiting shoals have moved inshore we have started fishing for cod and hope to see the first arrivals soon but in the meantime, whiting, lsd's, dabs and thornback rays make up the bulk of the catches.
    If you would like to book the boat or space aboard BRAVEHEARTII please call on ☎️ 07970 728707
    i am also taking bookings for the whole boat for next year no deposits required at this stage so be sure to get booked fast to avoid disappointment
    The whole boat is £360 for 10hr up to 6 anglers and £270 for 5hrs, frozen bait included and hire tackle available.....I will take 7 anglers for a small additional charge for the extra angler ( please enquire) i will also be targeting stingrays in August as we had some very successful sessions targeting these amazing fish.

    All the best and tight lines

    Phil ☎️ 07970 728707

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