Charter Boat: Brigand
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Boat and Skipper Details
We are a serious angling boat catering for the needs of serious anglers. No rod hire, no stag/hen parties, no sightseeing trips...... Just good honest fishing on a top boat with a top crew.
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Incredibly stable 10m Blythe Workcat with a massive 5m beam powered by twin 280hp Iveco engines.
Cruises at 15kn and sprint speed of 26kn
Upgraded Raymarine Navionics running lighthouse software
Acres of space onboard, vacuum flush toilet, inverter, microwave, tea boiler
3/4 canopy to keep you dry whilst fishing
--------------- FREE PARKING AVAILABLE AT BRIGHTON MARINA CAR PARK -----------------
We are very fortunate to have a huge variety of great fishing off the Sussex Coast and target different species depending on the time of year. A broad overview of more common species;
COD - Winter from October - Feb inshore
BASS - Spring & Summer May - September inshore
BREAM - Spring/Summer April - July inshore
TURBOT - Summer June - October offshore
PLAICE - Spring & Summer May - September inshore
POLLACK - Nov - Jun Offshore
CONGER - All year offshore wrecks and inshore marks
Feeling Adventurous? Read on........
We run 2 and 3 day trips to France fishing the mid & far channel banks for Turbot & Brill in the Summer months (June-Sep) and when weather permits hitting those offshore wrecks that are just that little too far off to exploit on a days charter trip (Oct - May). These trips offer EXCELLENT value starting at £200 for two 12hr days. Our best 2 day trip in 2018 saw us boat over 100 Turbot & Brill and we averaged over 50 per trip. Whether you want to book the whole boat for your party or come along as a small group or even if you are an individual, you will receive the same warm welcome.
Our aim is to make your trip safe and successful. Whether you are a seasoned expert or a novice it is our job to do the best we can for you...... it's a commitment we take seriously.
Deposits
Before making a payment, please ensure that you have called first to confirm availability. If you make a payment without doing this we cannot guarantee that there will be spaces on the day you require. When making your payment ensure that you select the date of your trip and accept our terms and conditions, so that that there will be no confusion as to what days deposits are for when booking multiple trips.
Individual Bookings
£30 Deposit OnlyFull Boat Bookngs
£250 Deposit Only
Boats and fishing have been a fixture of my life. Learning to sail at the age of 11 racing lasers and 420's moving up to bigger boats and competing in International regattas from Sardinia to Cape Town as professional race crew, culminating in winning the Rolex World Cup. I have several transatlantic crossing under my belt on Superyachts (both sail & power) and have logged over 40,000 miles at sea.
My father taught me to fish and my skills were honed spending summer holidays on my Uncle's charter boat out of Portrush, Northern Ireland. I had the benefit of 40 years charter skipper knowledge handed down and my uncle continues to fish on Brigand regularly. I have fished out of most ports from Folkstone to Weymouth over the last 30 years and have first hand experience of some excellent and some not so excellent skippers, I have learnt something from them all.
Yachtmaster Ocean (unlimited)
Commercial Yachtmaster offshore Sail
Commercial Yachtmaster offshore Power
MCA Approved Engineering Course
Advanced Medical care
Advanced Ships Firefighting
All STCW elements
The most highly qualified and experienced skipper operating out of Brighton
June 2025
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N.B. Not all Skippers keep this dairy up-to-date. Always check with skippers before making any plans. Last calendar update: 14-Jun-2025 |
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Mon 2nd Jun
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Tue 3rd Jun
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Wed 4th Jun
Whole Boat Available
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Thu 5th Jun Whole Boat Available |
Fri 6th Jun
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Sat 7th Jun
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Sun 8th Jun
Whole Boat Available
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Mon 9th Jun Whole Boat Available |
Tue 10th Jun Whole Boat Available |
Wed 11th Jun Fully Booked |
Thu 12th Jun Fully Booked |
Fri 13th Jun Fully Booked |
Sat 14th Jun
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Sun 15th Jun
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Mon 16th Jun Whole Boat Available |
Tue 17th Jun Fully Booked |
Wed 18th Jun Unavailable |
Thu 19th Jun Unavailable |
Fri 20th Jun
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Sun 22nd Jun
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Mon 23rd Jun Fully Booked |
Tue 24th Jun Unavailable |
Wed 25th Jun Fully Booked |
Thu 26th Jun
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Upcoming Individual Spaces on Brigand
| Fri 20/06/2025 |
7 SPACES OFFSHORE WRECK FISHING
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| Thu 26/06/2025 | 2 Spaces | 8 Hours |
2 SPACES
OFFSHORE BASS FISHING - 8hrs
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| Wed 16/07/2025 | 6 Spaces |
6 SPACES
OFFSHORE TURBOT & BRILL
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| Wed 06/08/2025 | 6 Spaces |
6 SPACES
CONGER FISHING
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| Thu 14/08/2025 | 6 Spaces | 6 Hours |
6 SPACES
OFFSHORE BASS FISHING 6 hr TRIP £70pp
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| Sat 23/08/2025 | 5 Spaces | 8 Hours |
5 SPACES
OFFSHORE BANKS TURBOT & BRILL
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| Wed 10/09/2025 | 4 Hours |
INSHORE BASS FISHING EXPERIENCED ANGLERS ONLY
MAX 6 ANGLERS
4hrs
£40 PER PERSON
0700 - 1100 - 4 SPACES
1100 - 1500
1500 - 1900
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| Thu 18/09/2025 | 3 Spaces | 8 Hours |
3 SPACES
OFFSHORE BIG BREAM
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| Tue 23/09/2025 |
6 SPACES OFFSHORE BIG BASS
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| Fri 03/10/2025 | 8 Spaces | 8 Hours |
7 SPACES
OFFSHORE BIG BREAM
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Reviews
Summary:
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Andrew Harvey (19/06/2023)
Most enjoyable 2 days fishing
Didn’t catch as much as we’d have like but that’s fishing
Skipper Steve did not stop trying to find fish
Was very friendly and knowledgable
Asked what we’d like to catch and done his utmost to
Find the fish.
Great boat plenty of room , plenty of ice for what we did catch
Definitely will be planning a return trip -
paul hardy (17/10/2020)
7 of us went out with Steve, really nice bloke, was a good laugh, really knowledgeable, got us exactly where the banks and wrecks(and fish!) were.
He made sure the novices knew what was going on and we were all looked after (we booked the whole boat so we weren't messing anyones fishing trip up.
Definitely going to book him again, can't wait!!
Good on you Steve, personally my best days fishing this year
Thanks Steve!!Skippers Reponse: Hey Paul, thank you for taking the trouble to post a review. An absolute pleasure sharing the day with you all; great angling, comedy banter and interesting discussion - look forward to getting out with you again.
All the best Paul
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Sayyam Tekle (22/09/2020)
Amazing day , first time bank fishing . The skipper Steve is an amazing individual with lots of experience and disciplined gentleman . Felt very safe on boat as it’s huge and very stable . Caught 4 turbot First time . U need to be quick to get a date on this boat as always booked up
Thanks Steve For a great day !!!Skippers Reponse: A pleasure having you aboard Sam and thank you for taking the time to leave a review (and for the tips on Turbot preparation).
Hope to see you again soon.
Best wishes
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Matthew Hake (25/06/2020)
Thanks Steve, Great days fishing. The boat was excellent and we had plenty of room. Steve worked hard all day to put us on the fish, Brigand is my No1 choice for a days fishing in Brighton.
Skippers Reponse: Hey Matthew,
A real pleasure having you aboard and thank you for taking the time to leave a review, very much appreciated.
I have a plan for your next trip out - just give me a weeks notice.
Best wishes
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Daniel Canaan (15/11/2018)
I normally do Lure fishing with Brighton Inshore fishing but fancied doing some turbot fishing and Robin Howard recommended Steve who owns and runs Brigand. Due to the weather not playing ball Turbot got cancelled and ended up doing offshore wreck fishing, to tell you the truth I was a bit apprehensive as I have never done this type of fishing but Steve communicated with me throughout from my booking to advising on gear and what not to get. On the day Steve and fellow anglers made sure I had right rigs and if I did’nt have I was given rigs. Steve works hard to put you on the fish ,watching him work shows his passion because he Grafts . I throughly enjoyed myself and will be booking again with Brigand Brighton Charters. Thank you for a wonderful Experience
DannySkippers Reponse: Hi Danny, it was a pleasure having you aboard and thank you for taking the time to post a review. Looking forward to getting you amongst the double figure Pollock as wrecking builds, sure to put a big smile on your face ��
Best wishes
Steve
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Catch Stats
- CBUK Catch Log: 23 Species have been caught onboard Brigand, including: Ballan Wrasse | Bass | Black Sea Bream | Blonde Ray | Bluefin Tuna | Brill | Bull Huss | Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) | Cod | Conger Eel | Greater Weever | John Dory | Mackerel | Monkfish | Pollock | Red Gurnard | Red Mullet | Scad | Starry Smooth-hound | Thornback Ray | Tub Gurnard | Turbot | Whiting
Latest Catches 122 photos uploaded
8 lb 9 oz Bass
30-May-2025
3 lb 2 oz Black Sea Bream
14-May-2025
4 lb Black Sea Bream
15-Apr-2025
5 lb Black Sea Bream
15-Apr-2025
4 lb 7 oz Black Sea Bream
Apr-2025
3 lb 7 oz Black Sea Bream
12-Apr-2025
Latest Fishing Reports and News
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30/05/2025
Fishing Report by Steve Green
30 May 2025 by Steve Green
We haven't done a lot of serious Bassing in the past, for no other reason than we have been tied up chasing Turbot through the Summer for the last 9 years and Bluefin Tuna of late...... however, with fish of this quality we're going to be doing a lot more of the same out of Brighton this year!
If bigger Bass on lures is your thing check out our calendar here for availability www.brigandcharters.com
You don't have to be an expert for this type of fishing, all but one onbaord today was a complete novice so it's perfect for new or developing anglers as well as those more experienced.
Best wishes
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14/05/2025
Fishing Report by Steve Green
14 May 2025 by Steve Green
We welcomed Mike and his wonderful crew of mixed experienced anglers aboard today, that did not hinder them in the slightest.
Originally booked as an inshore trip a discussion with Mike (a very capable and experienced angler) and Offhsore we went! The quality and volume of fish is far superior if you can put the miles and effort in and the North London Gang were into great Bream within 15-17 seconds ......... and it didn't stop!
They also wanted mackerel which have just started to appear so we hatched a plan, out the hammer down and duly obliged - great to see the Mackerel in numbers.
Busy, busy day for us but when you have a wonderful crew, who were great company the time just flies by.
Look forward to seeing you guys on your monthly booking for the rest of the year and thank you all for a great day - you smashed it ��
Best wishes -
14/05/2025
Fishing Report by Steve Green
14 May 2025 by Steve Green
We welcomed Mike and his wonderful crew of mixed experienced anglers aboard today, that did not hinder them in the slightest.
Originally booked as an inshore trip a discussion with Mike (a very capable and experienced angler) and Offhsore we went! The quality and volume of fish is far superior if you can put the miles and effort in and the North London Gang were into great Bream within 15-17 seconds ......... and it didn't stop!
They also wanted mackerel which have just started to appear so we hatched a plan, out the hammer down and duly obliged - great to see the Mackerel in numbers.
Busy, busy day for us but when you have a wonderful crew, who were great company the time just flies by.
Look forward to seeing you guys on your monthly booking for the rest of the year and thank you all for a great day - you smashed it ��
Best wishes -
09/05/2025
Fishing Report by Steve Green
9 May 2025 by Steve Green
Back on the Bream again today with plenty more cracking fish aboard. Peter, with his special marinated prawns (that had been steepin for 12 months!) led the way with 30+ fish and closely followed but the multi-talented Brighton legend that is Will Johns
A special mention to Sid who between landing plenty of his own good fish also took the time to prepare the most wonderful fresh Bream snack for all aboard - a spicy marinade which he had prepared in advance matched perfectly with the very freshest of Bream cooked aboard in our combination grill oven - thank you Sid from us all����
A lovely crew once again today (something of a theme here) who made the day at sea most enjoyable, our thanks to you all and we hope you enjoy your catch.
With Bream fishing with us that good we are being asked to lay on more trips, those will be loaded in the coming days and posted on here - make hay whilst the Sunshines and all that!
On a seperate but related note, our second boat is now in Brighton! More on that to coKarl Popexpect coding and final fettling to be completed by the end of the month, Karl Pope is itching to take charge of his boat and start targeting those inshore Bass, Bream, Sole & Plaice so stay tuned for details.
Best wishes
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08/05/2025
Fishing Report by Steve Green
8 May 2025 by Steve Green
Bream fishing today with my dear friend Anthony Bonsels and his fantatsic crew of Bexhill anglers.
Tony was one of the first people I met when I started chartering out of Brighton 9 years ago and extended a very warm welcome, a very capable angler and boat handler it was pleasure to take him and his crew to some of the old marks ......... and they absolutely smashed it ������
Total count was around 140 with anything under 2lb going back the guys still took plenty of high quality fish home on ice.
Thanks all for a fabulous day at sea, look forward to seeing you all again for some Turbot action in a couple of months.
Best wishes
www.brigandcharters.com
