Brighton charter fishing, the perfect day afloat.
Sea fishing trips from Brighton Marina on Kestrel Warrior, for beginners and experienced anglers alike. Eight trips for 2027, from a 1-hour sightseeing tour to 10-hour wreck and shark fishing, with Captain Ant, quality tackle and tuition on board.
- Up to 10 anglers
- From £20 per person
- Tackle and tuition
Christmas gift idea: a whole-boat gift voucher for any of our 8 trips, from £200 for the 1-hour sightseeing tour to £800. Valid to book for 9 months from the date of issue.
Christmas fishing gift vouchersA relaxing way to see the sights and catch your supper.
Experience boat fishing in Brighton aboard Kestrel Warrior. We run dedicated Brighton boat fishing trips for all abilities, with an experienced local skipper, quality tackle provided and access to some of the best sea fishing marks on the south coast. Whether you are after bass, cod, bream or general boat fishing from Brighton Marina, we will help you enjoy a safe, fun and productive day afloat.
Our experienced skipper and crew take you out of Brighton, Newhaven or Eastbourne to the open sea, offering sightseeing, mackerel, squid and cuttlefish, multi-species, flatfish, wreck and shark fishing trips. You catch some of the biggest fish around.
- Free tuition and expert angling help
- Free gutting and filleting of your catch
- Rod hire £10 per person, extra end tackle £7 a set, bait price on application
Our fishing trips
Eight trips for 2027 from Brighton Marina, each with tuition included. Prices are per person; the whole boat is available on every trip.
What our customers say
37 Google reviews and a 4.8 star rating. Here are a few of them, word for word.
Had a superb day out on the Kestrel Warrior. We knew conditions would be tough following the high heat. But we put our trust in the Skipper and he delivered. We had a fantastic mixed bag of fish. No monsters but plenty of action and loads of good eating fish. Would definitely book again
Great day out catching plenty of mackerel. Antony was a great captain. Can’t wait to go back - 10/10 experience highly recommend.
Lovely half day fishing trip, very nice and patient captain! We got lots of fish, and definitely will come back again soon!
Sea chart and marine weather for Brighton.
See the grounds we fish, the Rampion wind farm, buoys, wrecks and harbours on our tactical sea chart, and check the wind, waves and sea state before you sail.
Brighton sea chart
Open the chart
Marine weather and sea state
Check the forecastOn the water with Kestrel Warrior 7
Why fish with Kestrel Warrior
- Local knowledgeA skipper with over 30 years on the Brighton, Newhaven and Eastbourne grounds.
- A purpose-built boatA big open deck, modern sonar and mapping, and an outside bait station.
- Tuition includedFree help on rigs, bait and technique, whatever your experience.
- Free filletingYour catch gutted and filleted, ready for the table.
- Safety firstA safety brief before every trip and a skipper who decides if the weather is right.
- Fixed pricesClear Prices 2027, per person or the whole boat, up to 11 people on the sightseeing tour and up to 6 to 10 anglers on the fishing trips.
- A top Sussex fisheryThe Sussex coast is one of the most diverse and productive fisheries in the UK, with wrecks, reefs, sandbanks and rough ground all within reach of Brighton.
- Fishing all year roundThere is always something biting, from plaice and bass in spring to cod and pollack in winter.
- A huge range of speciesBass, bream, tope, smoothhound, plaice, pollack, cod, conger and more, depending on the season.
- A trip for every anglerFrom a short sightseeing tour to full-day wreck and shark trips, for beginners, families and experienced anglers.
Meet Captain Ant
Captain Ant has fished the grounds off Eastbourne, Newhaven and Brighton since he was young, as a junior match angler and a member of the England junior sea angling team. With over 30 years of knowledge, he knows exactly where the fish are, and loves putting people on them.
He writes our fishing reports himself and has a special interest in lure fishing and in returning tope to the sea in good health.
88 UK sea fish, one guide
Records, seasons, sizes and rules for every fish British boat anglers catch, with the 47 species recorded off the Sussex coast marked by an orange fish.
British boat-caught record table · Fish caught off the Sussex coast
Fishing news and articles
First trips, mackerel, tope, bream and plaice, plus tuna, wrecks and the history of sea fishing off Brighton. See all articles.
Your first boat fishing trip from Brighton Marina
Read the articleChoosing a trip, what to wear, the safety brief and taking your catch home.
Mackerel fishing off Brighton: when the shoals arrive
Read the articleWhen the mackerel shoals arrive off Brighton, how we find them and the size rules.
A tope fishing trip from Brighton: what happens on the day
Read the articleLive bait, circle hooks and release: how a 10-hour tope day from Brighton works.
Boat fishing questions
Where do your fishing trips leave from?
Most trips leave from Brighton Marina, BN2 5UP. Newhaven and Eastbourne departures can be arranged when you book.
How much does a charter fishing trip cost?
Prices 2027 start at £20 per person for the 1-hour sightseeing tour and £27 for a 90-minute mackerel trip, rising to £150 per person for the 10-hour shark trip. Whole-boat prices run from £200 to £800, and each trip has its own maximum number of anglers. Rod hire is £10 per person; bait is price on application. See the Prices 2027.
Do I need experience to go sea fishing?
No. Tuition and expert help are included, and families, beginners and children are all catered for. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
What can I catch from a boat off Brighton?
Bass, cod, pollack, plaice, tope, mackerel, black bream, conger, rays, gurnard and more, depending on the season. See our seasons guide and species guide.
Do you provide the fishing tackle?
Yes. Rods, reels and rigs are provided, with rod hire at £10 per person (1 rod, 1 set of end tackle and a lead weight). Extra end tackle is £7 per set with a weight. Fishing tackle is included on the shark trip.
What happens if the weather is bad?
The skipper decides whether the weather is suitable, and an alternative date is offered if it is unsafe. Please call at 6:00 pm the night before to confirm. See the terms.
Ready for a day on the water?
Tell us your date and how many anglers, and Captain Ant's booking team will confirm what is possible. Whole boat from £200, or from £20 per person.