Fishing Charters
Explore the varied fishing opportunities in Lyme Bay aboard Blue Turtle, targeting a wide range of local species.
Lyme Regis is a great place to start your fishing trip. Anglers are often amazed at how quickly we can be at a good fishing mark after leaving the harbour!
The fishing in Lyme Bay is varied and many different species can be caught.
Rob, your skipper is a keen angler as well as working on one of the local fishing boats. At certain times of year he can be found commercially fishing for Bass with a rod and line.
For the Novice angler, families or just for those that want a shorter trip why not try our 3 hour trips.
Lyme Bay is good for a variety of fish because of the variety of wrecks and seabed conditions. Depending on the time of year different species are able to be caught, with trips running all year round.
- Bass, Cod, Pollack and Pout are the main species taken drifting the wrecks.
- Bream, Whiting, Dogfish, Gurnard, Conger, Ray and Plaice are the main species taken at anchor.
- Mackerel come into the bay in huge numbers over the summer months.
- Other species that are around include Squid, Herring, Red Mullet, John Dory and Turbot.
For those interested in fishing in the area, Lyme Regis Sea Angling Club is a great way to meet other anglers, take part in competitions etc. Check them out here
A great source of information and top quality tackle is Lyme's tackle shop, The Tackle Box. They are always happy to give you advice and information.