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Newhaven and the Sussex coast

Sea fishing trips from Newhaven

Newhaven gives quick access to deep gullies, wrecks and some very good tope marks. Kestrel Warrior fishes these waters regularly.

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In short

We run trips along the Sussex coast, from Brighton and Newhaven to Eastbourne. The departure port is agreed when you book. Prices 2027 start at £20 per person.

Why Newhaven

Fishing out of Newhaven

Fishing for tope and sharks from Newhaven offers some very good grounds, with deep-water gully marks that act like highways for these sharks. Newhaven is also a hotspot for mackerel, and the offshore wrecks and reefs are within easy reach.

Many of our trip reports start on a quiet early morning at Newhaven, meeting the crew at the Fort Road Cafe before heading out. Read one from June.

Trips that suit Newhaven

Tope shark fishing

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Live bait over deep gullies.

Wreck fishing

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Cod, bream and conger.

Mackerel fishing

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A hotspot for mackerel.

Sea fish guide

Fish you can catch off Sussex

Tope marks, mackerel shoals and wrecks with cod, bream and conger. Read up on the fish.

= caught off the Sussex coast, according to the sources in our sea fish reference guide.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you sail from Newhaven or Brighton?

Most trips leave from Brighton Marina. Where a trip departs from is agreed when you book, and the booking team confirms the meeting point. Call 07896 471691 to arrange a Newhaven departure.

What is Newhaven good for?

Newhaven is a hotspot for mackerel and has very good tope grounds, with deep-water gully marks that act like highways for these sharks.

Where do you meet in Newhaven?

Past trip reports describe meeting the crew at the Fort Road Cafe in Newhaven. The booking team will confirm the exact meeting place for your trip.

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