Catch of the day, Mackerel

Wreck and Reef Fishing

Some big fish can be caught on our Wreck Fishing Trips.The Dolly P is the first boat for several years to offer Wreck and Reef Fishing Trips from the harbour at St Ives. Having a turbo-charged 350hp engine, Dolly P is able to quickly reach the wrecks which scatter the North Cornwall coast, thanks in part to the diligence of U-Boats in WW2.

Our first Wreck and Reef Fishing trips were in 2009, skippered by Glenn Farrell, whose knowledge of local waters is exceptional. Aided by Glenn’s local knowledge and the pinpoint accuracy of GPS, each trip was to a different wreck and each trip proved to be popular and successful. Since then, our sea angling trips combine reef fishing and drifts over wrecks to maximise catching opportunities.

Our 2011 catches included:

  • Tope
  • Pollock
  • Red Gurnard
  • Grey Gurnard
  • Dog Fish
  • Bull Huss
  • John Dory
  • Mackerel
  • Cod
  • Haddock

Bait used was a mixture of live sand eels, jelly eels, lures and mackerel slices.

Although licensed to carry 12 Passengers, we limit our wreck fishing trips to 10 persons and early booking is essential.

We supply rods, tackle and bait, experience is not necessary.

Phone Derek on 0777 300 8000 to book our Wreck and Reef Fishing trips in Cornwall.

  • Four Hour Trips Cost £36