Latest Fishing Reports: East
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01/11/2025
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
on Galloper (Brightlingsea, Essex)
1 Nov 2025 by Scott Belbin
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The blustery weather hasn't stopped us finding the bass. At times I have questioned everyone's sanity. Surely they know I'm not sane enough to be making the choices? Thankfully the Galloper has looked after us and provided the ideal platform to keep catching the fish despite some poor conditions. The real credit goes to the lads who continue to turn up and put the effort in when surprisingly it isn't flat calm and 30c in the end of October. The stamp was very mixed on the bait fishing with loads of smaller bass and some quality amongst them. It really does justify the effort to catch them before they migrate away in a month or so.
In between the bass we've had some whiting, dogfish and hounds but it is mostly bass on those offshore banks.
Inshore is rammed with whiting and dogfish with a few dabs starting to show. There are lots of small bass in places inshore and one or two rays if you are lucky.
I have availability for general fishing for offshore fishing for groups and individuals over the next few months. Please call 07956411528 for more information
Next available dates
02/11 - 3 spaces @ £60pp
03-07th boat availabile for groups and individuals
08/11 - 2 spaces @ £60pp
13/11 - offshore bass fishing 3 spaces @ £120pp
14/11 - offshore bass fishing 2 spaces @ £120pp
16/11 - 6 spaces @ £60pp
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View Full Charter AvailabilitySat 08/11/2025 2 Spaces £60.00pp View details Thu 13/11/2025 4 Spaces 12 Hours £120.00pp Bass.View details Fri 14/11/2025 2 Spaces 12 Hours £120.00pp Offshore bass fishing Bass.View details Sun 16/11/2025 6 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp View details Sun 23/11/2025 4 Spaces Bass.View details Sat 29/11/2025 7 Spaces 12 Hours £115.00pp Bass.View details Sat 06/12/2025 7 Spaces £60.00pp View details Sat 13/12/2025 4 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp View details -
30/10/2025
Fishing Report by Sam Thornton
on Plan B (Brightlingsea, Essex)
30 Oct 2025 by Sam Thornton
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Blowing quite hard so inshore trip but still produced decent Bass and lots of whiting, and of course the obligatory dogs. Squid best bait closely followed by rag.
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28/10/2025
Fishing Report by Sam Thornton
on Plan B (Brightlingsea, Essex)
28 Oct 2025 by Sam Thornton
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Good mix of fish today, dogfish, whiting, hounds, dabs and bass. On rag/squid
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10/2025
Fishing Report by Mark Peters
on DAWN TIDE II (Wallasea Island, Essex)
Oct 2025 by Mark Peters
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The Bass fishing continues to be unreal offshore onboard Dawn Tide II especially as we target them on the lures just see my latest content online
Been normal to boat 100+ fish a trip 6-9lb average stamp
Local has still be great on the lure too when its been unsuitable to get offshore were still boating huge amounts 2-5lb all on the lures
Aslong as the water temperature stays up & doesn't drop too much we should see them well into December
Weather has been a bit of a pain lately but looks like a huge settled spell due soon & we can’t wait!!
Thanks guys
(Photo attached of a recent triple hook up)
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07523 488290
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UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SPACES ONBOARD DAWN TIDE II
View Full Charter AvailabilityThu 13/11/2025 4 Spaces £110.00pp View details Mon 17/11/2025 5 Spaces £110.00pp View details Tue 18/11/2025 6 Spaces £110.00pp View details Fri 21/11/2025 1 Space £110.00pp View details Sat 22/11/2025 5 Spaces £110.00pp View details Sat 29/11/2025 5 Spaces £110.00pp View details -
27/10/2025
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
on Galloper (Brightlingsea, Essex)
27 Oct 2025 by Scott Belbin
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Obviously when conditions suit we jump on the lure fishing. The lads had a steady days fishing for bass on the lures the other day. It was big boys weather which kept us on our toes. There was a real mix of sizes but some decent quality fish among them. Wd saw some scad and pouting too and moved around throughout the day to keep the bass coming in. Choice of lure was very important depending on the state of the tide but the lads adapted well which payed off.
It's not all about the bass and I do have spaces one a couple of general trips this week. The tides are good and there's a mountain of dogfish and whiting inshore to keep the kids busy on school holidays with the chance of rays, bass and other species too.
Next spaces
29/11-general trip 8 spaces @ £60pp
02/11- 3 spaces @ £60pp
08/11 - 2 spaces @ £60pp
13/11 -offshore bass fishing 3 spaces @ £120pp
14/11 - offshore bass fishing 2 spaces @ £120pp
Not all available dates advertised please call 07956411528 for more information View Boats Page
UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SPACES ONBOARD Galloper
View Full Charter AvailabilitySat 08/11/2025 2 Spaces £60.00pp View details Thu 13/11/2025 4 Spaces 12 Hours £120.00pp Bass.View details Fri 14/11/2025 2 Spaces 12 Hours £120.00pp Offshore bass fishing Bass.View details Sun 16/11/2025 6 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp View details Sun 23/11/2025 4 Spaces Bass.View details Sat 29/11/2025 7 Spaces 12 Hours £115.00pp Bass.View details Sat 06/12/2025 7 Spaces £60.00pp View details Sat 13/12/2025 4 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp View details -
17/10/2025
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
on Galloper (Brightlingsea, Essex)
17 Oct 2025 by Scott Belbin
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Bass and bass and more bass offshore. I think we had a couple of small hounds, dogfish and whiting mixed in along with a small tope last week but if you want bass then now is the time and offshore is the place. Top rod must have had in excess of 20 bass though I didn't count. Stanley was getting amongst them and I even managed to sneak a couple out while he had a nap!
The bass will be offshore until December and I have plenty of spaces for general and offshore trips between now and then.
Next available dates
19/10 - 3 spaces @ £60po
20-24th boat availabile for groups and individuals
26/10 - offshore bass fishing 1 space @ £100pp
27-31st boat availabile for groups and individuals
02/11 - 7 spaces @ £60pp
03-07th boat availabile for groups and individuals
08/11 - 7 spaces @ £60pp
Not all available dates advertised
Please call 07956411528 for more information View Boats Page
UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SPACES ONBOARD Galloper
View Full Charter AvailabilitySat 08/11/2025 2 Spaces £60.00pp View details Thu 13/11/2025 4 Spaces 12 Hours £120.00pp Bass.View details Fri 14/11/2025 2 Spaces 12 Hours £120.00pp Offshore bass fishing Bass.View details Sun 16/11/2025 6 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp View details Sun 23/11/2025 4 Spaces Bass.View details Sat 29/11/2025 7 Spaces 12 Hours £115.00pp Bass.View details Sat 06/12/2025 7 Spaces £60.00pp View details Sat 13/12/2025 4 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp View details -
14/10/2025
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
on Galloper (Brightlingsea, Essex)
14 Oct 2025 by Scott Belbin
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It was great to be joined by dad and some of his friends chasing the bass offshore again. The weather was decent and so was the fishing. Andy was top rod and couldn't stop catching throughout the day. To be honest I have no idea how many he had in total but they kept him busy all day. The rest of the guys had fish at various times throughout the day and there were some decent chunky fish among them. They must have been pretty easy to catch as even dad had a few! The bass fishing offshore runs into December nowadays and is the best fishing we can offer locally this time of year.
I have plenty of availability for groups and individuals depending on conditions we can use worms at anchor or lures and lives on the drift. I also have spaces for general fishing closer to shore.
Next available dates
19/10 - General trip 6 spaces @ £60pp
20-24th boat availabile for groups and individuals
25/10 - offshore bass fishing 1 space @ £100pp
27th - 31st boat availabile for groups and individuals
02/11 - General trip 6 spaces @ £60pp
Please call 07956411528 for more information View Boats Page
UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SPACES ONBOARD Galloper
View Full Charter AvailabilitySat 08/11/2025 2 Spaces £60.00pp View details Thu 13/11/2025 4 Spaces 12 Hours £120.00pp Bass.View details Fri 14/11/2025 2 Spaces 12 Hours £120.00pp Offshore bass fishing Bass.View details Sun 16/11/2025 6 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp View details Sun 23/11/2025 4 Spaces Bass.View details Sat 29/11/2025 7 Spaces 12 Hours £115.00pp Bass.View details Sat 06/12/2025 7 Spaces £60.00pp View details Sat 13/12/2025 4 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp View details -
12/10/2025
Fishing Report by John Dickens
on Lisa Jane (Canvey Island, Essex)
12 Oct 2025 by John Dickens
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Out over the weekend had hounds to 5 lbs there is dogs dabs whiting as usual and another 2 conger eels around about 5 lbs returned to get bigger so there's a lot more about in the river.been getting bass as well.
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08/10/2025
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
on Galloper (Brightlingsea, Essex)
8 Oct 2025 by Scott Belbin
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It's great to be back on the sunshine Coast (Essex) and chasing the bass once again. Our cornish adventure seems like a distant memory and we're well and truly back in the swing of things here in Brightlingsea. The bass are offshore in numbers and feeding nicely. We will be targeting these offshore for the next couple of months in various different ways. I have spaces for individuals and group bookings offshore and on our general trips in the coming weeks. Currently the bass seem pretty widespread offshore, with a mix of sizes and pretty obliging. Mick had the most on the last trip with 18 to his rod. Not bad considering he says circles are cheating so is fishing with the handicap of j hooks (but rather a lot of experience).
Next available dates are
19/10 - general trip 7 spaces @ £60pp
26/10 - offshore bass fishing 1 space @ £100pp
02/11 - General trip 7 spaces @ £60pp
08/11 - General trip 7 spaces @ £60pp
14/11 - offshore bass fishing 6 spaces @ £100pp
Not all dates advertised please call 07956411528 for more information View Boats Page
UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SPACES ONBOARD Galloper
View Full Charter AvailabilitySat 08/11/2025 2 Spaces £60.00pp View details Thu 13/11/2025 4 Spaces 12 Hours £120.00pp Bass.View details Fri 14/11/2025 2 Spaces 12 Hours £120.00pp Offshore bass fishing Bass.View details Sun 16/11/2025 6 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp View details Sun 23/11/2025 4 Spaces Bass.View details Sat 29/11/2025 7 Spaces 12 Hours £115.00pp Bass.View details Sat 06/12/2025 7 Spaces £60.00pp View details Sat 13/12/2025 4 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp View details -
10/2025
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
on Galloper (Brightlingsea, Essex)
Oct 2025 by Scott Belbin
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Thank you Falmouth, it's been a blast! Sorry for the radio silence but the last few weeks have been very full on. Falmouth was everything I hoped it would be. The weather was up and down as was the fishing but working from Falmouth we were well placed to make the best of what came our way.
Aside from the tuna we've been treated to countless common dolphins, risso dolphins, minke whales and a surprising number of fin whales which led to some incredibly memorable experiences. There were lots of other fish species which I will include in future reports. I've been joined by lots of lovely people. Many old faces and some new. The other skippers and locals were very friendly and welcoming. It was really nice to be greeted by some friendly faces in the marina ect day.
There was great food, laughs and dubious stickers appearing. Galloper has been fantastic, I ask a lot of my beaten up old blyth and she doesn't let me down. Even down to the ride home when were being chased down the channel by the storm. Those big doosans have more than earned another service after the hours they have pushed me along over the last few weeks.
We've been back in Essex and slaying the whiting and dogfish over the weekend. Thankfully we did find some shelter and some other bits and bobs to put smiles on faces.
I'll put some more Falmouth reports in soon in between the Essex ones.
For now I will include my next available dates from Essex
10/10-boat available for offshore bass fishing
19/10 - 8 spaces @ £60pp
26/10 - offshore bass fishing 4 spaces @ £100pp
01/11- offshore bass fishing 5 spaces @ £100pp
Not all dates advertised.
Please call 07956411528 for more information View Boats Page
UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SPACES ONBOARD Galloper
View Full Charter AvailabilitySat 08/11/2025 2 Spaces £60.00pp View details Thu 13/11/2025 4 Spaces 12 Hours £120.00pp Bass.View details Fri 14/11/2025 2 Spaces 12 Hours £120.00pp Offshore bass fishing Bass.View details Sun 16/11/2025 6 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp View details Sun 23/11/2025 4 Spaces Bass.View details Sat 29/11/2025 7 Spaces 12 Hours £115.00pp Bass.View details Sat 06/12/2025 7 Spaces £60.00pp View details Sat 13/12/2025 4 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp View details
