Charter Boat: DAWN TIDE II
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Boat and Skipper Details
Add us on Social media (Dawn Tide II Charters ) Professionally built and run charter boat full time 7 days a week. Fully licensed and insured for 10 plus 2 code of practice. Covering the Thames Estuary, Essex coast & offshore grounds.
We cover all styles of fishing & target many species but we Specialise in bass fishing & targeting bass on lures.
Im Mark Peters skipper and owner of the Dawn Tide charters
I have been fishing the Thames and Essex coast from very very young.
I have owned boats for over 18 years.
I have vast & fair knowledge & experience of the thames estuary & surrounding waters.
Me & my vessel are all fully licensed and insured.
I like to do things properly im not into cutting corners its my passion & living.
I always do my best on every trip to get you on the fish & enjoy your day afloat safely!
Most local boats & anglers say they know me as the lure guy lol
I must admit i do love chasing them bass on the lures & jigs.
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Upcoming Individual Spaces on DAWN TIDE II
| Mon 03/11/2025 | 5 Spaces | £110.00pp |
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| Wed 05/11/2025 | 2 Spaces | £110.00pp |
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| Mon 10/11/2025 | 4 Spaces | £110.00pp |
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| Sat 15/11/2025 | 3 Spaces | £110.00pp |
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Reviews
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colin WILSON (01/12/2020)
Had a great year on Dawn Tide Skippered by Mark lots of different species and a few Personal Bests, our Bass season was awesome only keeping permitted amount. Because of Covid Restrictions I often hired the boat or with my friend Andy. Mark always is helpful with rigs or bait suggestions. Finished off the year with 2 nice Skate for the freezer. Looking forward to 2021 fishing .
Skippers Reponse: Thanks colin well done mate You put the effort and the time in and its paid off. I must say it took me a while to shape you up but theres no stopping you on them bass now !!see you 2021
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Rob Lucas (16/07/2019)
Been fishing with Mark and our regular crew on a monthly basis all seasons for well over ten years now. We wouldn't go with anyone else from the Crouch. A fine young skipper keen to make the day a good one for everyone aboard. I have listened and learned from his knowledge of the Estuary waters. I've met some great long time fishing friends along the way too. See you next month Captain Peters.
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Rob Lucas (27/07/2018)
A great session aboard the Dawntide 2 with our regular local Skipper Mark Peters. We were out to celebrate our oldest members 75th birthday doing what we enjoy most with lots of banter throughout the day. COLIN aka SANTA also won the Pot for the heaviest catch of the many fish and 7 species caught on the day. All returned safely. BBQ cheeseburgers and Hot Dogs for Lunch and Birthday cake for afternoon tea. A perfect day for Colin. Thanks for everything you do for our crew Mark. Much appreciated.
Skippers Reponse: Top day !!! Thanks
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Chris Underwood (11/03/2017)
Brilliant days fishing yesterday... Loads of fish caught between the guys... Marks knowledge of everything was A* as usual. If you want a guaranteed great experience, use this charter.
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Michael McHale (01/01/2017)
Not a review of a single trip but rather my review of about 2 years of trips! Dawn Tide II is a nice charter boat with a very large fishing area. Next the Skipper, Mark has very good knowledge of the area and has great advice which, if asked, is happy to share. Mark loves to catch fish himself and will always do his utmost to put you on the fish, always willing to move to track them down. I have had some of my best days fishing on Dawn Tide II including.my PB (and boat record ��) Smoothound and can thoroughly recommend a trip out with Mark.
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Catch Stats
- CBUK Catch Log: 14 Species have been caught onboard DAWN TIDE II, including: Bass | Cod | Dover Sole | Lobster | Mackerel | Plaice | Smooth-hound | Spurdog | Starry Smooth-hound | Stingray (Common) | Thornback Ray | Tope | Tub Gurnard | Turbot
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Aug-2025Latest Fishing Reports and News
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10/2025
Fishing Report by Mark Peters
Oct 2025 by Mark Peters
Autumn bassing
As you may be aware by now the Autumn bassing here off the Essex coast is absolutely incredible this time of year especially if your like to target them on lures.
We are seeing unbelievable amounts of Bass coming up on the lures & Jigs & the stamp of bass we seeing this autumn is the best yet.
Multiple 5-7lb fish some going 8lb on most trips with the 3-4-5lb range being average stamp
They give you a right scrap on the light lure set ups its by far the best way to target them! Although some time we do have a little go on the baits too.
We have Been putting some long hours in lately basically taking advantage of the weather windows & pushing well offshore.
Yes it may cost a bit more but thats where the fish are & once you experience it you won’t want to fish anywhere else for bass!
Autumn is a very popular time & my Next availability is midd-end of November,
I will be heading offshore chasing the bass until it starts to slows up normally in midd December but time will tell.
You Head over to my social media platforms for regular content on the autumn Bassing
@dawntidecharters
Thanks everyone
Hopefully see you all soon
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08/2025
Fishing Report by Mark Peters
Aug 2025 by Mark Peters
Well the Bass fishing continues to be absolutely incredible & we are having a fantastic season aboard Dawn Tide II
The average size of bass over the last few weeks has been 4-5lb with bass going 7-8lbs most trips now!
Depending on the conditions & tides on the day We are targeting them on various Methods such as surface Lures, Jigs, soft plastics, metals, live baits, worms baits or dead baits.
Some trips we are in deeper water at anchor then other trips very shallow on the sands others we hit the wrecks & rough ground on the drift.
A good variety of styles & grounds rather than fish the same old local marks!
Remember Some days will be better than others as always but its been pretty consistent over the last 2-3 weeks & should only get even better as we approach autumn - hard to believe i know but its true!
Remember i push further offshore this time of year right up until the season ends in midd November. By pushing off we experience some of the most epic bassing you will ever see in you life!!
The sizes & numbers have been out of this world over the last 6-7 season & the way the offshore fishing has been through the summer months im expecting this autumn to be the best one yet!!
Im Really looking forward to it & showcasing the insane bass fishing yet again we have in Essex.
Heads up My diary is open for next season but the fridays & weekends have almost gone already.
Stay tuned & follow our journey on all
Social media platforms
Thanks everyone
Tight lines
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08/2025
Fishing Report by Mark Peters
Aug 2025 by Mark Peters
Hi guys
Well the exceptional bassing continues through August the lures & baits both working well with a mixed stamp of fish different each day local & offshore!
Lately there been a fair amount of fish coming over the rail around the 60-65cm with many anglers hitting there new PB twice in one trip!
The main focus for us now will be bass as the nights draw in & we start to venture further offshore.
As many of you know this signals the start of some of the best bassing you will ever experience just look back at my previous aug, sept, oct, nov reports its unreal
Along side the bass fishing we have seen plenty of hounds when we have bait fished along with the odd stingray, skate & tope.
But really & truly now we will be pushing further off now as much as the forcast allows until the season ends
Next availability is end oct start nov i just updated the calendar but keep An eye out for cancellations you never know it dose happen
Also next years diary is open & already filling
Thanks everyone
See you all soon
07523 488290
www.dawntidecharterfishing.co.uk
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07/2025
Fishing Report by Mark Peters
Jul 2025 by Mark Peters
Hi everyone
Hope your all well & getting out & enjoying the fine weather & fine fishing!
We have been continuing to target bass on the many types of lures, jigs & surface poppers aboard Dawn Tide II & its been absolutely incredible this season the numbers & stamp of fish are exceptional & it’s proving to be very popular now days.
It’s looking like its going to be a bumper season & i have high hopes for the autumn offshore Bassing that has already started!
Sorry if i have been slow in responding to your enquiries its manic lots of early starts & late finishes but i will get back to you all eventually i promise but heads up next Availability is now October on our autumn offshore bassing trips.
Follow my socials for regular updates ect @dawntidecharters
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07/2025
Fishing Report by Mark Peters
Jul 2025 by Mark Peters
Hi everyone
Hope your all well & getting out & enjoying the fine weather & fine fishing!
We have been continuing to target bass on the many types of lures, jigs & surface poppers aboard Dawn Tide II & its been absolutely incredible this season the numbers & stamp of fish are exceptional & it’s proving to be very popular now days.
It’s looking like its going to be a bumper season & i have high hopes for the autumn offshore Bassing that has already started!
Sorry if i have been slow in responding to your enquiries its manic lots of early starts & late finishes but i will get back to you all eventually i promise but heads up next Availability is now October on our autumn offshore bassing trips.
Follow my socials for regular updates ect @dawntidecharters
Thanks everyone
