Latest Fishing Reports: Essex
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10/2023
Fishing Report by Mark Peters
on DAWN TIDE II (Wallasea Island, Essex)
Oct 2023 by Mark Peters
Report on-board DAWN TIDE II
Autumn offshore bassing
The autumn Bassing is well underway!
Offshore showing a great stamp of fish around 4-5lb on the lures & worm baits & exceptional numbers showing too! This is fantastic fishing some of the best Bassing you will ever experience in my opinion!
Locally has been productive for Bass at times this is usual for this time of year especially on the bigger lures this is because the bass are shoaling up putting on weight to move off for the winter!
We often come across gannets & gulls diving in the masses during autumn picking off whiting that the bass have worked to the surface its a exciting way to fish among the birds!
lately we have had countless bass for hours up to 7lb all using lures just see my socials for the footage & reports.
I will be targeting bass offshore as much as the forecast allows until end of November then over the winter months hopefully the Codling & Rays will keep us busy
Theres a Handful of walk on availability left on bass trips during November but they are filling best to contact me on 07523488290
Thanks everyone
@dawntidecharters
www.dawntidecharterfishing.co.uk
07523 488290
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18/10/2023
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
on Galloper (Brightlingsea, Essex)
18 Oct 2023 by Scott Belbin
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What a lovely brace of bass for father and daughter duo Andy and Honey. They were hooked simultaneously on opposite sides of the boat. Andy said he was so busy playing his that he didn't realise Honey was into a bigger one at the same time. There are is some great bass fishing to be had at the moment and I have spaces over the next few weeks including this Friday and Saturday aboard Galloper from brightlingsea Essex please call 07956411528
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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 -
16/10/2023
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
on Galloper (Brightlingsea, Essex)
16 Oct 2023 by Scott Belbin
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As you might expect the offshore bass fishing is in full swing at the moment. Given the right conditions and if you can afford it we can bass fish most of the time. They have varied in size and numbers from day to day and place to place. They are pretty widespread at the moment however the fishing is better in some places than others.
Jon and the lads joined us once again the other day. the weather was pretty good with a bit of breeze on the way out but an improving forecast for the day ahead. Unfortunately just as we set up to start bass fishing Jim managed to get a hook well and truly stock in his index finger! After a long journey out and with lots of fish showing beneath us the rest of the lads offered to head straight in but Jim insisted they carry on without him. We didn’t know how long we would stay for but Jim seemed ok and we monitored him as we started to fish.
Jon was first into a fish almost immediately! The other lads weren’t far behind him and there was soon a steady stream of chunky bass coming over the side. The stamp was great with lots of 4-5lb fish and several over that coming aboard. It was great to see such quality fishing but it made it even harder to drag our selves away from it. Jim insisted that he was ok so the lads decided to use their bait up and head in. we fished for 2.5-30 hours with only 4 rods fishing most of the time as Jim tried in vein to remove the hook and Dave would catch a fish then sit it out for a while before casually catching another. We easily had 30-40 decent bass in that time with the biggest falling to Jon and pushing double figures but landing just shy. Unfortunately there wasn’t much time for me to get pictures with everything going on but I grabbed one here and there. I’m sure they wont do the fishing much justice though.
As we headed in conditions fined right away, it was a shame to leave so soon when the fishing was that good but at least we had a nice ride home. Jim headed off to A&E to get the hook removed and I gather is on the mend now.
We will continue to bass fish offshore until the end of November. Hopefully we will have a few more days like this. Please remember the fish will vary in size and numbers from day to day and place to place
I also feel I should remind you that there is a national bag limit of two bass per angler per day. this has been the case for several years now. I don’t necessarily agree with it or the way things are but I wont allow you to break the law on my boat while I am responsible for you. I don’t care what nationality you are. I don’t care if other skippers turned a blind eye to your behaviour and Its not my fault if you claim that you weren’t aware of this law. If you wish to break the law, try to intimidate me or whinge all day because I wont let you do as you want then please go on somebody more desperate boat.
Sorry for the moan but as you may have guessed I had a snotty party that ruined a flat calm day full of fish with a poor attitude. All others are welcome, attitude makes the difference.
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
20/10-offshore bass 3 spaces @ £100pp
21/10- offshore bass 2 spaces @ £100pp
23/10-offshore bass 4 spaces @ £100pp
24/10-offshore bass 4 spaces @ £100pp
25/10-general trip full boat bookings from £490
26/10-general trup 5 spaces @ £60pp
27/10-general trip 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 -
11/10/2023
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
on Galloper (Brightlingsea, Essex)
11 Oct 2023 by Scott Belbin
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The general fishing has become very autumnal in recent weeks as expected. There are hoards of whiting queuing up for our baits along with the sought after dogfish. It really is a bite a cast with a few rays, hounds, bass, dabs, pouting ect showing in between. I haven't spent much time inshore but I have heard of one or two codling starting to show. Looking forward to trying for them this week. I have a few spaces this Saturday inshore then next week offshore.
Next spaces on
14/10- 4 spaces @ £60pp
20/10- offshore bass 4 spaces @ £100pp
21/10- offshore bass 1 space @ £100pp
22/10- offshore bass 2 spaces @ £100pp
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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 -
10/2023
Fishing Report by chris Mole
on Enterprise (West Mersea, Essex)
Oct 2023 by chris Mole
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Some lively fish coming out at mo
Got rare 2 spaces Sunday 15th available View Boats Page
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04/10/2023
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
on Galloper (Brightlingsea, Essex)
4 Oct 2023 by Scott Belbin
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There is some nice mixed fishing around at the moment. Steve's group had a busy day on Sunday with over 20 smoothhounds, 15-20 bass, dogfish, whiting, a dab and lost a ray. There are better numbers of rays in places too and although the stamp isn't as good as other times of year there's still plenty to keep us busy when we aren't offshore.
I have spaces this week on
Sunday 08/10 @ £100pp.
Then
14/10- 3 spaces @ £60pp
21/10- offshore bass 1 space @ £100pp
22/10- offshore bass 4 spaces @ £100pp
27/10- 8 spaces @ £60pp
Please call 07956411528 for more information 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 -
02/10/2023
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
on Galloper (Brightlingsea, Essex)
2 Oct 2023 by Scott Belbin
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The autumn bass fishing is in full swing now and pretty hot too right now. It was a pleasure to meet young William the other day and see him show the old boys how to catch them. Depending on conditions we are catching on bait and lures. He was lucky enough to experience both as well as perfect weather. We will be targeted bass offshore for the next 7-8 weeks depending on conditions. I have a few individual spaces and full boat availability midweek if you want to join us and make the most of it.
Next spaces on
04/10- general trip @ £60pp
08/10- offshore bass trip @ £100
17/10-3 spaces @ £60pp
22/10- offshore trip 4 spaces @ £100pp
Please call me 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 -
16/09/2023
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
on Galloper (Brightlingsea, Essex)
16 Sep 2023 by Scott Belbin
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It's always nice to see something different and even more so when it's something rare and beautiful like these greater weaver. The pictures don't do them justice at all. Considering i don't know of any other boats catching them around here so you see several in one trip is great. Next spaces are in October some weekend bass trips and both general and bass trips available midweek. Please call 07956411628 for more information. Or follow us on social media, everything is under Essex Sea Fishing
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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 -
09/2023
Fishing Report by Mark Peters
on DAWN TIDE II (Wallasea Island, Essex)
Sep 2023 by Mark Peters
Report on-board DAWN TIDE II
A Quick one
The offshore Bass fishing has started with a bang aboard Dawn Tide II we are seeing plenty coming aboard a decent stamp too!
You have to put in the miles for this fishing & unfortunately it is a little more expensive than a general trip.
But personally i think Its 100% better than scratching around locally for fish that are moving off!
Lures & worms have both been doing the trick, some days lures are better - some days its the worm baits but it all depends on the tides & conditions on the day.
Every day is different out there some will fish better than others there is only one way to find out!
This offshore bass fishing will last until December
Im fully booked until midd November but keep an eye out as i do get the odd reschedule or cancellation
www.dawntidecharterfishing.co.uk
07523 488290 View Boats Page
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10/09/2023
Fishing Report by Sam Thornton
on Plan B (Brightlingsea, Essex)
10 Sep 2023 by Sam Thornton
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Pretty poor fishing at the moment, but managed to get a couple of decent sized hours and a few small bass.
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View Full Charter AvailabilitySat 01/02/2025 7 Hours see additional information on home page for prices. Best bait at the moment worm tipped with squid. Bass / Cod / Smooth-hound (Common) / Thornback Ray / Whiting.View details Sun 02/02/2025 7 Hours see additional information on home page for prices. Best bait at the moment worm tipped with squid. Bass / Cod / Smooth-hound (Common) / Thornback Ray / Whiting.View details Mon 03/02/2025 7 Hours see additional information on home page for prices. Best bait at the moment worm tipped with squid. Bass / Cod / Smooth-hound (Common) / Thornback Ray / Whiting.View details Tue 04/02/2025 7 Hours see additional information on home page for prices. Best bait at the moment worm tipped with squid. Bass / Cod / Smooth-hound (Common) / Thornback Ray / Whiting.View details Wed 05/02/2025 7 Hours see additional information on home page for prices. Best bait at the moment worm tipped with squid. Bass / Cod / Smooth-hound (Common) / Thornback Ray / Whiting.View details Thu 06/02/2025 7 Hours see additional information on home page for prices. Best bait at the moment worm tipped with squid. Bass / Cod / Smooth-hound (Common) / Thornback Ray / Whiting.View details Fri 07/02/2025 7 Hours see additional information on home page for prices. Best bait at the moment worm tipped with squid. Bass / Cod / Smooth-hound (Common) / Thornback Ray / Whiting.View details Sat 08/02/2025 7 Hours see additional information on home page for prices. Best bait at the moment worm tipped with squid. Bass / Cod / Smooth-hound (Common) / Thornback Ray / Whiting.View details Sun 09/02/2025 7 Hours see additional information on home page for prices. Best bait at the moment worm tipped with squid. Bass / Cod / Smooth-hound (Common) / Thornback Ray / Whiting.View details Mon 10/02/2025 7 Hours see additional information on home page for prices. Best bait at the moment worm tipped with squid. Bass / Cod / Smooth-hound (Common) / Thornback Ray / Whiting.View details
