Latest Fishing Reports: Essex
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10/08/2025
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
on Galloper (Brightlingsea, Essex)
10 Aug 2025 by Scott Belbin
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We had a lovely group out the other day, a mixed bag of regulars and beginners with some lovely weather too. I think the likes of Alex and Steve enjoyed a change from being offshore too. There were some decent fish showing amongst them with a few around the double figure mark. Martin even snuck a tub gurnard out as a little bonus.
We should have a nice run on the hounds again over the next few weeks before the majority leave the inshore grounds.
The bass will hang around offshore until December though.
I have limited availability before I head to Cornwall for the tuna and plenty of availablity for the autumn bass and more when I return.
Next spaces
17/08- land of no fish £115pp
21/08- Clacton air show 3 spaces @ £60pp
24/08- 3 spaces @ £60pp
25/08- boat available
29/08- boat available for tuna fishing from Falmouth
05/09- boat available for tuna fishing from Falmouth
22/09- boat available for tuna fishing from Falmouth
23/09- boat available for tuna fishing from Falmouth
Not all dates advertised please call 07956411528 for more information
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UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SPACES ONBOARD Galloper
View Full Charter AvailabilitySun 17/08/2025 12 Hours £115.00pp Bass / Brill / Greater Weever / Grey Gurnard / Lesser Spotted Dogfish.View details Mon 18/08/2025 1 Space 12 Hours £115.00pp Offshore bass trip Bass.View details Thu 21/08/2025 10 Spaces £60.00pp Clacton air showView details Sat 11/10/2025 3 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 25/10/2025 1 Space 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 15/11/2025 1 Space 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 13/12/2025 4 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp View details -
08/08/2025
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
on Galloper (Brightlingsea, Essex)
8 Aug 2025 by Scott Belbin
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We had a break from the bass fishing offshore the other day. After seeing quite a lot over the past few weeks some of us might have overdosed on bass.
We planned a run off to 'the land of no fish ' where we can catch anything and everything.
To be honest it was a bit nautical out there but the forecast was to decrease.
Considering the conditions we we comfortable and able to fish nicely.
Mackerel are normally abundant off there but I reckon the weather had broken them up a bit. Thankfully we found enough for bait and a few jumbos for dinner too.
The bottom fishing could have been better to start with. We had some gurnards throughout the day. Mostly tubs but a decent red gurnard for Stanley too.
The lads were very pleased to see several dogfish though as I think they have been missing them lately!
Over slack we tried a different mark and had pouting, scad, mackerel and whiting. The conditions weren't really ideal for here though as the drift was too fast.
Once the tide was back underway we decided to go a little further to another area for a few drifts. With the turn of the tide came the sunshine and the wind dropped away.
We had a few lovely drifts on this mark catching lots of greater weaver fish, gurnard, mackerel and more including a cuttlefish for Kevin. We didn't get the turbot we hoped for but everything felt right. We were tempted to put another drift in but instead decided to head home and stop for bass on the way. The wreck we stopped on was alive with them and in two short drifts we had our quota to end a lovely day.
I'm hoping to head off there again soon. This is a great place for different species and although things like the greater weaver are common there anything is possible. We've had all sorts over the years.
If you want to join us for a trip like this, general trip, offshore bass from brightlingsea or even tuna fishing from Falmouth please get in touch.
Next spaces
17/08- land of no fish -5 spaces @ £115pp
18/08- offshore bass 1 space @ £115pp
21/08- Clacton air show 4 spaces @ £60pp
24/08- 7 spaces @ £60pp
25/08- boat available
Not all dates advertised
Please call 07956411528 for more information View Boats Page
UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SPACES ONBOARD Galloper
View Full Charter AvailabilitySun 17/08/2025 12 Hours £115.00pp Bass / Brill / Greater Weever / Grey Gurnard / Lesser Spotted Dogfish.View details Mon 18/08/2025 1 Space 12 Hours £115.00pp Offshore bass trip Bass.View details Thu 21/08/2025 10 Spaces £60.00pp Clacton air showView details Sat 11/10/2025 3 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 25/10/2025 1 Space 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 15/11/2025 1 Space 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 13/12/2025 4 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp View details -
05/08/2025
Fishing Report by Sam Thornton
on Plan B (Brightlingsea, Essex)
5 Aug 2025 by Sam Thornton
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Few larger hounds still around. Bass are in numbers now lots of schoolies and a few good size keepers. Worm still the best bait.
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06/08/2025
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
on Galloper (Brightlingsea, Essex)
6 Aug 2025 by Scott Belbin
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We've still been seeing some cracking bass offshore recently. These two came on worm baits but we had some on lures too. Fish ranging from undersized to these lovely fish on this trip and a few other bits and bobs too including hounds. The tides are building nicely again now and I look forward to finding more bass, hounds and more over the coming weeks.
Next spaces are tomorrow then I have nothing available for a few days
Next spaces
07/08-5 spaces @ £60pp
13/08- boat available
15/08- boat available
17/08- land of no fish 5 spaces @ £115pp
18/08- offshore bass 1 space @ £115pp
Not all dates advertised please call 07956411528 for more information View Boats Page
UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SPACES ONBOARD Galloper
View Full Charter AvailabilitySun 17/08/2025 12 Hours £115.00pp Bass / Brill / Greater Weever / Grey Gurnard / Lesser Spotted Dogfish.View details Mon 18/08/2025 1 Space 12 Hours £115.00pp Offshore bass trip Bass.View details Thu 21/08/2025 10 Spaces £60.00pp Clacton air showView details Sat 11/10/2025 3 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 25/10/2025 1 Space 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 15/11/2025 1 Space 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 13/12/2025 4 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp View details -
04/08/2025
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
on Galloper (Brightlingsea, Essex)
4 Aug 2025 by Scott Belbin
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Thought I'd best do a quick tuna reminder while I'm on a inshore trip today. Most of our dates went very quickly and Im currently waiting for a few people to come back to me but I currently have the following dates left from Falmouth.
We can offer you a great setup for these amazing fish with all the usual stuff plus some advantages such as
A fighting chair and 4 x 130lb class chair outfits
The stability and seakeeping of a large catamaran
4 x 80-130lb class standup outfits
As well as Popping and spinning gear
Galloper also boasts 1m heigh rails all around her and lots of access around the wheelhouse.
Remaining dates from Falmouth
29/08
04/09
07/09
22/09
23/09
Please call 07956411528 for more information View Boats Page
UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SPACES ONBOARD Galloper
View Full Charter AvailabilitySun 17/08/2025 12 Hours £115.00pp Bass / Brill / Greater Weever / Grey Gurnard / Lesser Spotted Dogfish.View details Mon 18/08/2025 1 Space 12 Hours £115.00pp Offshore bass trip Bass.View details Thu 21/08/2025 10 Spaces £60.00pp Clacton air showView details Sat 11/10/2025 3 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 25/10/2025 1 Space 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 15/11/2025 1 Space 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 13/12/2025 4 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp View details -
31/07/2025
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
on Galloper (Brightlingsea, Essex)
31 Jul 2025 by Scott Belbin
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There's still been great numbers of bass on both offshore and general trips lately. Although we're getting really good numbers on the general trips of course the offshore ones are producing great numbers of fish on lures and baits.
I've got spaces for offshore bass trips from tomorrow and spaces on general trips next week and availability next month.
We have a few days left for our tuna season in Falmouth too.
Next spaces as follows
01/08- offshore bass fishing 4 spaces @ £115pp
03/08- offshore bass fishing 1 space @ £115pp
04/08- 6 spaces @ £60pp
07/08- 6 spaces @ £60pp
Not all dates advertised please call 07956411528 for more information View Boats Page
UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SPACES ONBOARD Galloper
View Full Charter AvailabilitySun 17/08/2025 12 Hours £115.00pp Bass / Brill / Greater Weever / Grey Gurnard / Lesser Spotted Dogfish.View details Mon 18/08/2025 1 Space 12 Hours £115.00pp Offshore bass trip Bass.View details Thu 21/08/2025 10 Spaces £60.00pp Clacton air showView details Sat 11/10/2025 3 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 25/10/2025 1 Space 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 15/11/2025 1 Space 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 13/12/2025 4 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp View details -
31/07/2025
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
on Galloper (Brightlingsea, Essex)
31 Jul 2025 by Scott Belbin
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There's still been great numbers of bass on both offshore and general trips lately. Although we're getting really good numbers on the general trips of course the offshore ones are producing great numbers of fish on lures and baits.
I've got spaces for offshore bass trips from tomorrow and spaces on general trips next week and availability next month.
We have a few days left for our tuna season in Falmouth too.
Next spaces as follows
01/08- offshore bass fishing 4 spaces @ £115pp
03/08- offshore bass fishing 1 space @ £115pp
04/08- 6 spaces @ £60pp
07/08- 6 spaces @ £60pp
Not all dates advertised please call 07956411528 for more information View Boats Page
UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SPACES ONBOARD Galloper
View Full Charter AvailabilitySun 17/08/2025 12 Hours £115.00pp Bass / Brill / Greater Weever / Grey Gurnard / Lesser Spotted Dogfish.View details Mon 18/08/2025 1 Space 12 Hours £115.00pp Offshore bass trip Bass.View details Thu 21/08/2025 10 Spaces £60.00pp Clacton air showView details Sat 11/10/2025 3 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 25/10/2025 1 Space 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 15/11/2025 1 Space 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 13/12/2025 4 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp View details -
28/07/2025
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
on Galloper (Brightlingsea, Essex)
28 Jul 2025 by Scott Belbin
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There's been great numbers of bass around lately both offshore and even on our general trips. The lads have been easily achieving their quota and releasing loads more. Some days we have to work harder than others but that keeps it interesting. We've been catching on all manor of methods from lures and live baits to worms at anchor. I have spaces on offshore bass trips later this week and general fishing next week.
Moving into next month I have availability for general fishing and offshore trips, short trips and sightseeing from brightlingsea Essex before we head down to Falmouth for our tuna season. I have a couple of dates left for that too.
Next spaces
01/08- offshore bass fishing 5 spaces @ £115op
03/08- offshore bass fishing 1 space @ £115pp
04/08- boat available
05/08- boat available
06/08- 3 spaces @ £60pp
07/08- 7 spaces @ £60pp
Please call 07956411528 for more information View Boats Page
UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SPACES ONBOARD Galloper
View Full Charter AvailabilitySun 17/08/2025 12 Hours £115.00pp Bass / Brill / Greater Weever / Grey Gurnard / Lesser Spotted Dogfish.View details Mon 18/08/2025 1 Space 12 Hours £115.00pp Offshore bass trip Bass.View details Thu 21/08/2025 10 Spaces £60.00pp Clacton air showView details Sat 11/10/2025 3 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 25/10/2025 1 Space 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 15/11/2025 1 Space 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 13/12/2025 4 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp View details -
26/07/2025
Fishing Report by Sam Thornton
on Plan B (Brightlingsea, Essex)
26 Jul 2025 by Sam Thornton
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Surprise catch on lug and squid combo today a small tope only about 5lb and luckily did not bite through the line. Other than that we are still have the occasional decent size bass as well as schoolies and hounds are still around in numbers.
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26/07/2025
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
on Galloper (Brightlingsea, Essex)
26 Jul 2025 by Scott Belbin
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I was joined by a lovely new group for a 4hr trip the other day. Several of the lads were experienced former boat owners so I was particularly pleased to be able to put them on some quality fish. We saw several nice hounds, this decent bass and a couple of rays. I've got a little availability for these trips, general trips and offshore trips before we head to Falmouth for the tuna fishing.
Please get in touch if you want to join us next spaces
01/08- offshore bass fishing £115pp
04/08- boat available for individuals and groups
05/08- boat available for individuals and groups
06/08- 4 spaces @ £60pp
07/08- 7 spaces @ £60pp
Not all dates advertised please call 07956411528 for more information View Boats Page
UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SPACES ONBOARD Galloper
View Full Charter AvailabilitySun 17/08/2025 12 Hours £115.00pp Bass / Brill / Greater Weever / Grey Gurnard / Lesser Spotted Dogfish.View details Mon 18/08/2025 1 Space 12 Hours £115.00pp Offshore bass trip Bass.View details Thu 21/08/2025 10 Spaces £60.00pp Clacton air showView details Sat 11/10/2025 3 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 25/10/2025 1 Space 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 15/11/2025 1 Space 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 13/12/2025 4 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp View details
