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02/2024
Fishing Report by Mark Peters
Feb 2024 by Mark Peters
Recent report
Personally i found the Fishing i the area on the slow side since the bass thinned out in November
I have Been out several times over the last few weeks No big numbers of Codling showing yet just the odd one but don’t rule the Codling out just yet they may move inn the closer we move to spring!
We have had some size rays recently not loads of fish but reasonable ones. The numbers of rays should really start to increase as we move forward from this point.
We Had a few small schoolie bass on the last couple of trips locally but remember its catch a release until 31st march then 2 per angler over 42cm.
The bass fishing should be in full swing once it opens! they haven’t really moved too far this winter so I suspect a early start to the season if it stays mild.
The hounds should start showing locally in march as always & them spurdogs may show offshore around that time too hopefully the spurs move closer inn during April & may like previous seasons.
Basically from now onwards the fishing is going to start picking up with general mixed trips planned along with cod trips, ray trips, hound trips, spurdog trips, & Bass trips all In the diary from now too the end of spring. Then its onto the summer fishing!!!
Looking forward to the season ahead
My diary is looking very busy march onwards
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07523 488290
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12/2023
Fishing Report by Mark Peters
Dec 2023 by Mark Peters
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
You can follow me on all social media platforms for regular catch reports & contact from onboard Dawn Tide II
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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) -
10/2023
Fishing Report by Mark Peters
Oct 2023 by Mark Peters
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
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09/2023
Fishing Report by Mark Peters
Sep 2023 by Mark Peters
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
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05/2023
Fishing Report by Mark Peters
May 2023 by Mark Peters
A quick Report from whats been happening aboard Essex based Charter boat Dawn Tide II
The Bass fishing is in full swing worm baits busy as usual usual marks bug the fish baits getting the bigger ones in the deeper water,
The Lure fishing has really picked up for numbers & sizes the Best day so far this season was well over 200 bass to 7lb!
It dose change out there every day some trips its busy on lures & some trips the worm baits are fishing better. All i can say is if your after bass come prepared to fish both methods theres no shortage out there & i will target them as much as possible.
The Hound fishing has improved size wise the wind put a stop to me bass fishing for a couple of trips so we did a few trips targeting hounds in sheltered waters instead. Plenty about of you fish for them best day was 80+ hounds to 19lb crab baits as usual & we don’t have to go to far either.
The tope fishing has started we lost a beauty while hound fishing locally last week but we wasn’t really targeting them she just took a squid bait it happens. My offshore tope trips had to be cancelled due to the strong eastlys hopefully the next set of tope tides will be settled & give us all a chance to target the Tope offshore.
My Diary is very busy i will try to update my availability but it changes every day so best to call me on 07523488290
Follow me on all media platforms for regular pictures, videos, reports & availability
Thanks everyone hopefully see you all soon
www.dawntidecharterfishing.co.uk -
05/2023
Fishing Report by Mark Peters
May 2023 by Mark Peters
Bass
Well the Bass fishing has really ramped up lately
A great stamp of fish between 3-5lb coming onboard.
Worms baits are doing best as usual but squid is nicking a few good fish too.
Also i have started the lure fishing now we’ve had some lovely fish this week to kick off the lure fishing so make sure your lure set ups are ready!!
Best trip this week was 70+ bass boated!!
With top rod greg boating 26 bass on his own to 5lb 1oz he had to go down to 1 rod at one point!!
I have mainly been targeting bass on most trips but i did a hound & bass trip the other day was very busy non stop action hounds to 15lb but thats for another report.
looking forward to some more settled weather & targeting them Bass on the lures!!
Contact 07523 488290
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03/2023
Fishing Report by Mark Peters
Mar 2023 by Mark Peters
Strait to the point
The codling are slowly thinning out there’s still a few around but i think they are moving off now but its been good to see them back!
Good news the Bass are showing well had a dozen the other day to 5lb 5oz so bring lug & we should see more!
First of the hounds are here in force too had well over 30 last trip, No monsters its only early but averaging around 5-6lb all on squid & crab baits!
Skate numbers are down massively this year but still more than enough around if you want to target them i know some if you enjoy the spring skate run we’ve had some nice ones to 16lb lately!
Spurdogs showing further offshore several private boat been doing ok offshore,
If you fancy having Ago for them & don’t mind paying the extra contact me for the best tides although availability is tight. They might move in locally soon just like previous years so fingers crossed!
Main target for me at the moment is the Bass & hounds but seeing skate & odd codling come up among them too.
Fishing is really kicking off now!
busy mixed bags great fun & some nice fish around
Availability is tight now its best to contact me on 07523488290
www.dawntidecharterfishing.co.uk
Thanks everyone hopefully see you all soon -
03/2023
Fishing Report by Mark Peters
Mar 2023 by Mark Peters
This is what spring fishing is all about !!
Codling & Bass on the same mark,
I did call it on my last report
& we should start seeing hounds & spurs next!!
The Essex coast / Thames estuary is Fishing well at the moment & Things will just get even better as it warms up!!
Exciting fishing ahead with Codling, Bass, hounds, Rays & spurs potentially all on the same marks!!
Im fully booked for the rest of march but i do have some limited availability left in April at the moment
Thanks everyone
www.dawntidecharterfishing.co.uk
Phone 07523488290
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03/2023
Fishing Report by Mark Peters
Mar 2023 by Mark Peters
we had some cracking Cod yesterday boated 26 in total & some slightly better size ones this time too!!
Its so good too see the Cod back after many years of nothing!
Im not sure how long they will stay around for they are pretty unpredictable after vanishing for 7 years ��
If they stay around for spring this fishing will be back like the old days again,
It’s possible to catch Cod, Rays, Bass, Spurdogs & hounds all on the same mark!!
I can’t wait too see if this happens really looking forward to it!
March is pretty much fully booked but i do have some availability in Early April for Prime spring fishing ��
Contact 07523488290 for availability
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03/2023
Fishing Report by Mark Peters
Mar 2023 by Mark Peters
�� Thames Cod report ��
Busy week Last week we been averaging between 27-37 codling a trip the best trip so far was 41 Codling ��
Mixture of sizes to 4lb! For most fish lug a squid baits are working best but early the peeler crab got some better ones!
I Started off shallow around HW then as the tide drops we follow the fish to deeper water,
Few have been kept for the table no shame in that at all as several are returned id say around 70% been going back for the future!
Im out out all week if the forecast allows busy month ahead & pretty much fully booked for march now but i have the odd walk on space contact me on 07523488290 for availability
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