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A 90-minute, step-by-step trip that is perfect for families.
A day out for all ages
Family fishing trips from Brighton Marina
Families and children are catered for on every trip. Short, simple options for first-timers and full days for keen anglers.
In short
Families are very welcome. Children under 16 must be with an adult. The 90-minute mackerel trip is £27 per person, or take the whole boat for £250 (10 anglers max).
Simple and fun
Fishing with children
There is nothing like a child's first fish. Our crew give step-by-step tuition so even complete beginners know exactly what to do, and short trips keep attention high. Species like mackerel, bass, plaice and gurnard are caught in numbers, so there is plenty to talk about on the way home.
- Step-by-step tuition from the crew
- Short options from 1 hour
- Free gutting and filleting of your catch
- Rod hire £10 per person
Make a day of it
A great day out on the south coast
The Sussex coast looks even better from the water: the white cliffs, the marina and the downs behind. Brighton Marina has parking, cafes and a short walk to the pontoon, and the town and the beach are only a short drive away.
Read getting to the marina for directions by car, train and bus.
Sea fish guide
Fish you can catch off Sussex
Fish children are likely to meet first. Find out about them in the guide.
Mackerel Scomber scombrus
Bass Dicentrarchus labrax
Plaice Pleuronectes platessa
Red gurnard Chelidonichthys cuculus
= caught off the Sussex coast, according to the sources in our sea fish reference guide.
Prices 2027: family-friendly trips
Per person Prices 2027
| Sightseeing tour1 hour, 11 people max | £20Book online |
| Mackerel trip90 minutes, 10 anglers max | £27Book online |
| Squid and cuttlefish trip3 hours, 10 anglers max | £55Book online |
Rod hire £10 per person (1 rod, 1 set of end tackle and a lead weight). Extra end tackle £7 per set with a weight. Bait: price on application. Shark trip: fishing tackle included.
Whole boat Prices 2027
| Sightseeing tour1 hour, 11 people max | £200Book online |
| Mackerel trip90 minutes, 10 anglers max | £250Book online |
| Squid and cuttlefish trip3 hours, 10 anglers max | £500Book online |
The whole-boat price is the same however many of you there are, up to the maximum for that trip.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
What age can children fish?
Children are welcome on our trips. All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult, and a safety brief is given on board before we leave. We have the right to ask any passenger to wear a life jacket at any time.
Which trip is best for young children?
The 90-minute mackerel trip (£27 per person) is the ideal first trip, with strings of fish on feathers and plenty of action. The 1-hour sightseeing tour (£20 per person) is a fishing-free option, and the 3-hour squid and cuttlefish trip or the 4-hour multi-species trip are good next steps.
Is it safe?
Safety comes first. A safety brief is given on board, the skipper decides if the weather is suitable, and life jackets can be required at any time.
What should the children bring?
Warm layers and waterproofs, snacks and drinks, sun cream and a hat. See what to bring.
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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.