Charter Boat: Mistress Linda

Boat and Skipper Details

Licensed For: up to 11 passengers
Code Of Practice: 60 mile from a safe haven
Hours: 4hr / 6hr / 8hr / 10hr Trips
Type of Fishing: Offshore banks for Spurs in winter an Bass in summer / Rays, Turbot /Trigger Fish, Plaice drifting, Bream /Whiting and winter Cod, Photography and Corporate trips tailored to your needs
Tackle Available: Yes - Contact Skipper
Bait Available: Yes - Contact Skipper
Boat Specification: Bullet DS38 twin engine charter special with the most up to date electrionics package and full redundancy systems, MCA Approved CAT 2.
Facilities: Red hot kettle ( please bring own cups) H/C fresh water, ladies facilities, toilet/shower. Heated wheelhouse, cooking facilities to heat your pies.
Additional Description:

Operating from Poole Dorset on a DAILY BASIS 364 days a year for all types of sea fishing trips. Mistress Linda is available for angling from the 1st time budding angler to the most competitive competition angler with expert tuition always on hand, photography / corporate (Buffet food can be provided on request) and that special day be it Stag / Hen parties or BBQ afloat watching the famous Bournemouth Air Show (full Ladies facilities on board) Family fun days are tailored to your requirements to maximise your day afloat. We have the facilities on board to keep your catch in pristine condition for your journey home. Come and join us on a trip to the wrecks to catch Cod, Pollack, Ling and Congers or drift the banks for Turbot and Plaice, enjoy the sport of Bream on ultra light tackle, catch a Tope again on light gear, 'live bait' for Bass or just enjoy a general day out fishing viewing the superb scenery surrounding Poole.
A Catch and Release policy is encouraged aboard and only fish above the minimum legal landing size may be kept.
A strict Safety Policy is operated on the Mistress Linda and all those aboard are requested to Read the Policy before leaving the confines of Poole Harbour. T&Cs can be viewed on our website www.mistresslindacharters.com

Mistress Linda Skipper Philip Higgins's Photo
About the Skipper:

Boyhood fanatical angler started fishing in 1968 then moved into chartering and still enjoying fishing along with passing my skills onto the next generation of anglers. I love species and scratching days as well as offshore wreck fishing each has their own enjoyment
I have many years experience fishing the offshore wrecks and inshore marks around Poole and will go the 'extra mile' to find fish .

August 2019

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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: 19-Mar-2024

Thu 1st Aug More... Spaces on a 3 hr morning trip Fri 2nd Aug More... 3 hr morning trip Sat 3rd Aug More... Afternoon trip available , ideal for family fun times
Sun 4th Aug More... Mon 5th Aug More... 3 hr morning trip Tue 6th Aug More... Wed 7th Aug More... Thu 8th Aug More... Fri 9th Aug More... Sat 10th Aug More...
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Sun 18th Aug More... Mon 19th Aug More... Tue 20th Aug More... Black Fin day Wed 21st Aug More... Thu 22nd Aug More... Fri 23rd Aug More... Sat 24th Aug More...
Sun 25th Aug More... Mon 26th Aug More... Tue 27th Aug More... Wed 28th Aug More... Thu 29th Aug More... Start of the Bmth Air Show so fish and watch the planes fly overhead Fri 30th Aug More... Sat 31st Aug More...

Upcoming Individual Spaces on Mistress Linda

Tue 02/04/2024 6 Spaces £70.00pp
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Sat 06/04/2024 7 Spaces £70.00pp
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Sun 07/04/2024 9 Spaces £70.00pp
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Mon 08/04/2024 8 Spaces 8 Hours £70.00pp
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Thu 11/04/2024 £70.00pp
Min. of 3 individuals still needed for the trip to go ahead. Plaice fishing trip
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Mon 15/04/2024 8 Spaces £70.00pp
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Tue 16/04/2024 8 Spaces £70.00pp
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Wed 17/04/2024 8 Spaces £70.00pp
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Thu 18/04/2024 6 Spaces £70.00pp
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Sat 20/04/2024 4 Spaces 8 Hours £70.00pp
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Mon 22/04/2024 8 Spaces £70.00pp
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Sun 28/04/2024 9 Spaces £70.00pp
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Mon 29/04/2024 £70.00pp
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Tue 30/04/2024 6 Spaces £70.00pp
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Wed 01/05/2024
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Thu 02/05/2024
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Mon 06/05/2024
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Thu 09/05/2024
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Mon 13/05/2024
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Wed 15/05/2024 6 Spaces £70.00pp
Tiddler day catching small fish using barbless hooks fishing around the rocks in Poole Bay
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Reviews

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  • 5-star anthony beckham (12/07/2016)

    First time out on Mistress Linda today, with skipper Philip Higgins. Skip kept us on fish all day, out of the weather and the kettle was constantly on. Undulates to 20lb, plaice, smooth hounds and mackerel. Would recommend this boat if any is looking to go out of Poole harbour.

  • 5-star Mark Laing (31/03/2016)

    Had a cracking day out with Phil (skipper) and Carl (deck hand) today. Phil really tried to put us on the fish which resulted in a 15lb (approx) undulate. Totally recommend this boat, loads of room and great facilities. Will definitely be using this chapter and skipper again. You won't be disappointed.

  • 5-star Rob Mortimer (29/03/2016)

    First outing in 20+ years with my son, first time with Phil and with Mistress Linda, Top Skipper, friendly, with extensive local knowledge, sadly the fish weren't playing but its not always about getting the fish, had a great time and my son enjoyed the experience too. Cheers Phil, will be seeing you ... best Rob and Darragh

  • 5-star paul quarterman (29/12/2015)

    First time out on Mistress Linda in difficult conditions, but skipper Philip managed to get us on the fish

    Skippers Reponse: Thank you Paul, as you stated the conditions were challenging thanks to the constant series of bad weather we have suffered but we did manage a few fish, overall catch was below my expectations.

Bait & Tackle

Latest Catches 898 photos uploaded

Linda

1 lb Black Sea Bream

2-Mar-2024
Andy

1 lb Black Sea Bream

2-Mar-2024
Andy

3 lb Starry Smooth-hound

2-Mar-2024
Les

1 lb Black Sea Bream

2-Mar-2024
Steve B

4 lb 12 oz Bass

28-Nov-2023
Andy M

17 lb Blonde Ray

25-Nov-2023
Unknown

18 lb Blonde Ray

8-Oct-2023
Wendy

1 lb Red Mullet

9-Oct-2023
Karen

4 lb Cod

9-Oct-2023
Keith

3 oz Trigger Fish

1-Oct-2023
Chris

2 oz Trigger Fish

1-Oct-2023
Chris with a PB Bass

1 oz Bass

1-Oct-2023
Ian

4 lb 3 oz Cod

12-Sep-2023
Ian

3 lb 2 oz Trigger Fish

12-Sep-2023
Ian

4 lb 6 oz Cod

16-Aug-2023
Rob

1 lb Couch's Sea Bream

16-Aug-2023

Latest Fishing Reports and News

  • 03/03/2024 Fishing Report by Philip Higgins

    3 Mar 2024 by Philip Higgins

    At last some decent weather and sun, on Saturday the wind created a massive swell that forced us to fish close to the Harbour, we caught 11 species including several decent sized Black Bream, Brill, Hounds, Gurnards , Plaice, Rays etc. Sunday saw flat calm seas, hard frost and clear skies at our 1st mark the dogs dominated with a couple of Brill and a few whiting , the next mark produced Rays Whiting and more dogs after another move and more dogs we returned to our 1st mark and added a Turbot to the list. Overall a really encouraging start to spring.

  • 02/10/2023 Fishing Report by Philip Higgins

    2 Oct 2023 by Philip Higgins

    Hi
    What a poor summer we have endured this year and this has reflected on the general fishing, the last few days have improved with some cracking fish being caught over the weekend with plenty of Triggers , Congers, Bream , Gurnards and a few quality Plaice along with a lovely Bass on Saturday for Dan and a cracking Bass on Sunday setting a new PB for Chris. The Trigger fishing has again been good this year with a good run of fish . As the winter approaches I look forward to the Whiting fishing and always hope for the winter Cod to return .
    I have a new diary for next year if any of my customers would like to reserve spaces please call me to ensure you get the dates you want.
    Time to go fishing
    Phil

  • 16/08/2023 Fishing Report by Philip Higgins

    16 Aug 2023 by Philip Higgins

    Hi
    It’s been a while but today was more like summer should be, today was planned as Plaice and Trigger Fish we found£ the Plaice in reasonable numbers but no Triggers fortunately we landed some nice Cod, Couches Bream , Gurnards and 100s of bait robbing Bream. The congers gave a good account on the light gear. Overall a fish filled day and made better by the Lionesses winning. As the weather goes pear shaped again short term more light line Trigger trips are planed if you fancy a day out with them as the main target please get in touch.

  • 26/07/2023 Fishing Report by Philip Higgins

    26 Jul 2023 by Philip Higgins

    When we should be having a good run of weather / trips this year is the exception with record temps in the med we are suffering from endless strong winds. When we can get out the fishing has been good with plenty of big Mackeral to start the day then off to the Ray and Tope marks for some real fun on light spinning rods which gets the best sport out of the smaller Tope and challenges the angler on the bigger fish. Drifting inshore has produce some nice Plaice to 3lb along with some good Gurnards and 100s of little Bream. Yesterday’s trip produce several cracking Undulates to 16lb, a few Tope to 12lb and 3 very nice Bass on a mark not usually associated with big bass, Keith had the best .

  • 22/04/2023 Fishing Report by Philip Higgins

    22 Apr 2023 by Philip Higgins

    A tale of 2 days with the same fishing club, yesterday the weather was unkind with winds from the easterly direction causing the boat to dance around the anchor rope in the morning this did produce a few bream, congers and dogfish the going was hard until the wind and tide aligned then the fishing somewhat improved with a few more bream and then Plaice on the drift, today saw flat calm conditions slightly overcast and anglers who drew todays trip made the most of the conditions with the boat perfectly anchored the bream came aboard in big numbers along with plenty of eels and dogfish, lots of double shots and a couple of triple shots made for a hectic day. As the tide turned with all the anglers having had enough bream we went Plaice drifting which to start with was slow and only produced a few small fish so a move was needed which turned our fortunes with plenty of better Plaice being landed and Dan getting a few more double shots. All in all a great couple of days.