Contact Doug or Dave by phone: 01237 431374 or email us by clicking here
Fishing:InshoreOffshoreSalt Water Fly Fishing
Lundy Island
Marine Wildlife
   
 FISHING: 
 Inshore 
 Arriving at Clovelly Harbour at 8.30 am with free parking for the day, departure is at 9.00 am and we catch our own fresh bait when available.
Sailing within a five mile radius of Clovelly the inshore sand banks and reefs hold a variety of species of fish including ray, bass, pollock, dog fish, bull huss, smooth hound, dab, black bream to name but a few.
Arrive back at Clovelly Harbour for 17.00 pm
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 Offshore 
Arriving at Clovelly Harbour at 8.30 am with free parking for the day, departure is at 9.00 am. Reef, Wreck and Sand Banks, we anchor over the sand banks for ray, tope thornback, small eyed and blonde.
The Hartland and Lundy coastline areas are littered with shipwrecks, which can hold stocks of large pollock, conger eel and other species. Reef fishing can produce, a good size of pollock, bass, black bream, wrasse, conger eel, tope and porbeagle sharks. We also fish Lundy Island for large pollock and drift for tope, and the occasional plaice and ray can be found.
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 Bass spinning and saltwater fly fishing 
Independent charters is a Father and Son charter business, and we can offer Salt water fly fishing as well as spinning with light tackle for Bass.

With this type of fishing we offer a unique experience with light tackle, bass fishing in the surrounding waters off Clovelly are a perfect habitat for large bass.

Gullies kelp beds and a huge house size rocks not only make for spectacular scenery but also some heart stopping takes as well, you can expect other species such as mackerel, Pollock, garfish occasional black bream and sea trout, all prove to be great sport on light tackle.

We accompany the Mitchell 31 Mk 11 mother ship with a 4.3 metre inflatable which is fast and very manoeuvrable and is also fully licensed and insured, the inflatable is used in order to access the rugged shallows and secluded bays where the bass lurk and larger vessels dare not go, these areas are inaccessible by shore and rarely fished.

Having the mother ship in close proximity not only provides extra safety but is also a platform for the other anglers to fish from and is used for refreshments and lunches which you can either bring or we can provide if ordered in advance, ranging from sandwiches to fresh crab or lobster salads, for those who would like to indulge themselves we can also supply wines and champagne

All the above food and alcohol is an extra but we serve tea, coffee and cold refreshments whenever you would like which is inclusive of the price.

For this type of fishing there is a maximum of four persons. This means two anglers can be in the inflatable inshore fly fishing, or spinning and the other two anglers can be fishing off the Mitchell, alternating every two hours. A typical day starts at the picturesque village of Clovelly where parking is free at the fisherman's car park at 8-30am and arriving back at Clovelly harbour for approximately 17-30, spinning rods and reels can be hired, which are top of the range Shimano but not fly fishing tackle. Maximum take home is one bass per person and any bass over 6lbs must be returned as to help keep breeding stocks healthy, we also like to use barb less hooks.

All fishing trips are subject to sea conditions and sea states we normally ask our clients to phone the night before for an up date on the weather.

For a standard days charter for four persons for fly fishing or spinning the cost is £400.
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 Lundy Island 
 Lundy is a remote unspoilt Island and has a history as a pirates' lair. On land there are breath taking views and amazing wildlife.
Independent Charters can take you sight seeing, bird watching, close inshore Seal spotting or drop you off on land in the morning (9.30 am) and collect you in the afternoon (4.30 pm)
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 Lobsters & Champagne 
 Sail from Clovelly Harbour and choose either a costal trip (within a 20 mile radius of Clovelly) or a trip to Lundy Island for the day, where you can either go ashore for the day or just sail around the island at a leisurely speed to enjoy the seals, birds and stunning views.
Enjoy your fresh Lobster, caught by ourselves from our lobsters pots, served with salad and chilled Champagne. You can also purchase a live lobster to take home with you from our store pot.
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Coastal Sightseeing
Leaving from Clovelly Harbour and we can either travel west towards Bude (Cornwall) past Hartland Point, Welcombe Mouth and Morwenstowe. Hartland Point, is home to an old Light House and a Quay, this journey takes you past spectacular rock formations which are notoriously known as "the sailors grave"
If you choose to travel North you will travel past Westward Ho, past the Taw and Torridge, Baggy Point, as far as Ilfracombe. The high cliffs that run along the coastline are almost unbroken all the way to Somerset.
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Marine Wildlife
We are accredited wildlife safe operators and can take you around Bideford Bay and the Lundy coastline to see the occasional basking shark (they can grow up to 11metres, 35 feet and weigh up to 5 tonnes)
We also see porpoise, dolphins, seals with their pups, puffins, guillemots, common terns, gannets to name but a few.
We strongly advise that you bring your cameras and binoculars.
For more information about WiSe visit their website www.wisescheme.org
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Stag & Hen Events
A unique and individual way to celebrate your Stag or Hen Do with your friends.
Leaving from Clovelly Harbour you can choose a coastal trip, or even try your hand at some fishing or just a trip to Lundy Island for the day??
Contact Dave or Doug to arrange your requirements, or to see what we can do for you to make it an unforgettable day out.
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Amenites
We can cater for individual Anglers.
Sorry no under 4's
All trips depending on weather conditions.Private Charter
Fishing for Porbeagle Sharks.
Hire the boat for the day fish and sight see, refreshments are served on board at your request.
Rod & Reel* Hire available - please arrange when booking.
*[Shimano Antares rods with Shimano T L D reels]
Facilities
The boat has a full Galley, tea and coffee making facilities and a proper loo with all amenities.
Please Note:
A £50 deposit is required in advance when confirming a trip, the deposit is refundable, should there be bad weather or a breakdown.
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Contact Doug or Dave by phone: 01237 431374
or by email: click here
 Local Fishing Links (will open on a new page) 
 


Fresh Water Fly Fishing:
Nick Hart Fresh Water fly Fishing ~ www.hartflyfishing.demon.co.uk

Summerlands Tackle Shop ~
www.summerlands-tackle.co.uk

West Venn Cottages ~ fly fishing / game / hunting / accomodation
contact us: westvenncottages@btconnect.co.uk

www.markscottage.co.uk ~ holiday cottage to let in Bucks Mills
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