Fishing Trips

FISHING from CULLIVOE on YELL around the Island of UNST in the regions of MUCKLE FLUGGA LIGHTHOUSE , SKAW ROST & SULLOM VOE sandbanks.
Flexibility is the name of the game!...sailing at a mutually agreed time to suit you and returning back in line with the trip booked ....but before it gets dark.!...
I am more than happy for a later departure if pre-agreed .
I am more than willing to try any type of fishing you want to.I will anchor for downtiding, drift the sunken wrecks and rough ground,go lure fishingfor pollack in the kelp shallows , drift the sandy shallows for plaice or go shark fishing in the deeper water .

4 HOUR TRIPS TO MUCKLE FLUGGA LIGHTHOUSE AND SEA CLIFFS ALSO BEING RUN (minimum 5 persons or cost equivelant)

Rods,Reels(all loaded with braid!) available to hire and end tackle for sale.

individuals,groups,all ladies,children and youths...all are welcome aboard.

please email or ring for pricing packages


Less travelling and more fishing is the order of the day but I will travel further offshore if needs be.

We also offer photography afloat trips by special arrangement

****THE BOAT IS BOOKED ON A WHOLE BOAT BASIS FOR THE 8-12HR FISHING TRIPS ******
****IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INDIVIDUAL BOOKING THE BOAT TO FILL THE BOAT ****

The boat booking is only secured ONCE the deposit has been paid

"Dawn Venture" is my 4th charter vessel and an upgrade on its predecessor "Optimist"
I have been running charter angling vessels for 11 years now(1 year in Whitby and 10 years in PORTPATRICK). After leaving the Royal Navy after 22 years service , I take pride in my reputation that I have worked hard to achieve. I am a keen fisherman but gain more satisfaction from the fish you land than my own personal catches.I want every day to be enjoyable and individually successful and I will strive to achieve that for you .I am adaptable to change and totally flexible as to how you want your day to progress but will advise if your suggestions are not possible due to tides or wind or if your target species are not showing(for whatever reasons!).Hopefully we will have discussed your requirements before your arrival and the day will unfold as expected!
I hold all professional qualifications needed to operate from any safehaven in any weather and light but I do not hold the safety equipment required to operate night fishing trips but we can operate at dusk or dawn
I have a wealth of knowledge on techniques that I am more than willing to share to help you get the most out of YOUR day. My level of commitment to you the customer is unsurpassed and I will not stop trying for you from trip start til day end.I will be honest with you about the state of the fishing when you enquire and offer info about the best tides and times to suit you.I will do my upmost to accomodate every requirement of yourselves.I cant guarantee the weather or fish,but I can guarantee maximum effort on my part for YOU! If you enjoy the day out,tell your friends...if you didnt,then tell me!
From me,you can expect diligence,humour,commitment and enthusiasm..."Zeal does not rest!"

• Maritime and Coastguard Agency