Wreck Fishing Trips from Brighton Marina

Brighton Marina is one of the premier ports for deep sea wreck fishing trips on the South Coast, with over 200 wrecks to choose from in Sussex alone. Our wrecking season generally runs from January until November, with the main target species being Pollack, Cod, Ling and Conger. There is also some excellent Bream and Bass fishing to be had in the summer and autumn.

The wrecks we fish are generally lying in depths of 45 - 65 metres and most are reached within 60 to 90 minutes or so from Brighton Marina, which maximises your fishing time.

Offshore wreck fishing is not for the faint hearted! You'll be working your lures non-stop in the depths and the fight you'll get from a fast diving Pollack or a powerful Cod has to be experienced to be believed. It can be very exciting fishing, with excellent catches on the cards, but it's physically hard work! If you're a beginner or simply looking for a relaxing day out you might be better off choosing a ground fishing trip instead, although we'll happily show you the ropes if you're new to this type of fishing and want to give it a go!

How we Fish the Wrecks

In short, we fish the wrecks on the drift using lures such as jelly worms, sidewinders and shads or at anchor with bait, and sometimes we'll fish both ways the same day depending on the time of year, tides and the target species.

Fishing on the drift the main target is generally Pollack or Cod with most anglers using lighter sporting gear in the 12-20lb class, matched to a 7000 size multiplier and braid. If we're anchoring up to the wreck in search of Conger and Cod we'll be fishing hard on the bottom with bait using heavier gear in the 30lb+ class. We normally stop on the way out to catch some fresh Mackerel for bait (depending on time of year). Cuttle and squid are good baits too. If we're on a specialist Bass trip we'll be livebaiting with Joeys or perhaps fishing with lures.

From about August anchoring uptide of the wreck and fishing with bait becomes more productive and we move away from drifting with lures, unless Bass Fishing for which we drift with livebaits.

It's best to give us a call to discuss tactics for your trip, or if you want to target a specific species such as Pollack, Cod, Conger, Ling or Bass and we'll do our best to make sure you get the most from your day.

Wreck Fishing Prices for 2012

Here are our 2012 prices for wreck fishing, based on our standard 9 hour trip (longer trips available by arrangement). We keep our online calendar updated if you want to check available dates.

If you wish to book please give us a call on 07850 171722. Alternatively, you can use our contact form to send us an email.

• A deposit of £150 is required for boat bookings. The balance is payable in cash on the day.
• For Individuals the full price is payable at the time of booking.
• In the event of bad weather we offer another date or refund.
• Please ring between 5pm and 7pm the evening before to check the weather is ok to go.
• Rod Hire can be arranged on the day if needed and includes one set of end tackle.
• Bait or Lures will need to be purchased separately and we can organise this on your behalf.
• The tackle shop adjacent to the boat opens at 0700 for your bait and tackle requirements.
• Boarding is 0700 to 0715 for departure at 0730 (unless otherwise agreed or stated) for standard 8 hour fishing trips.
• FUEL SURCHARGE - due to rising diesel costs a fuel surcharge may apply to trips more than 20 miles offshore.
• Our Terms and Conditions of Booking apply.