The Boats

Sail from the heart of beautiful Weymouth Harbour aboard our two purpose-built fishing vessels, Sole Venture and Coastal Catcher. Whether you’re chasing mackerel on a fun hand-line trip aboard Sole Venture or heading offshore for bass, pollack and more on Coastal Catcher, our boats deliver. Both are fully licensed, safety-equipped and skippered by local experts who know these waters back to front.

Sole Venture

• Hand-line Mackerel Trips • Up to 12 anglers

Perfect For: Families and friends looking for a relaxed, social fishing experience

Mackerel-Only Hand-Lines: 6 shared hand-lines onboard (each line accommodates up to 2 people)

Capacity: Maximum 12 people (book one hand-line for a maximum of 2 guests)

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Coastal Catcher

• 4-Hour & Full-Day Trips • Up to 10 anglers

Versatile Trips: Choose a quick 4-hour Trip or an all-day expedition
Target Species: Bass, Bream, pollack, cod, wrasse and more right out of Weymouth
Onboard Kit: Rod-holders, fish boxes, tackle and bat included
Comfort: Enclosed wheelhouse with seating and stereo for shelter in cooler weather

Why choose Coastal Catcher?
Perfect for beginners and serious anglers who want more gear, longer range and deeper-water marks.

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Mackerel Fishing Trips Weymouth

4.8

Based on 29 reviews

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Emma Ashby

18:41 26 Sep 25

Thank you so much for an amazing trip out. My husband and little boy came home so happy with their first squid fishing trip. Best fishing trip they've done & loved every minute! 😀

Steven Wood

14:27 09 Sep 25

Absolutely fantastic trip would total recommend

Lucy P

07:58 28 Aug 25

Had a great fishing trip, very knowledgeable skipper 👌🏼

Gimbap Bahn Mi

13:04 16 Aug 25

Been on 2x 90min mackerel trips, luckily blessed with low winds and sunshine, 1st trip blanked, second trip everyone went home with something. Even if you blank its still a nice time out on the water and the skipper is very knowledgeable about the local area and the history of Portland harbour. Will go again if the weather looks good when I am back in Weymouth again. If you really want more fish/more chance of fish, I would say the 4 hour trip would be better, the 90min trip doesn't go to far from the marina, so probably doesn't hit the best spots, more hoping for a shoal to be passing the area.

E M

16:40 10 Aug 25

This is the third time we have been out with Sam. Not as many mackerel this time (previously had loads!) but still lots of fun and a really great experience. Would thoroughly recommend.

Adam Nelmes

14:12 23 Jul 25

Great experience! Highly recommend, Me and my two kids had a great couple of hours. Sam is a really nice guy.

Gas Man

11:53 27 May 24

Easy online booking, the boat arrived at the jetty on time, skipper was brilliant... Friendly, knowledgeable and made sure all passengers were looked after. Kids thoroughly enjoyed themselves, got a bit of sunburn and caught a few fish. We all had a great time.

Hector HH

08:01 24 Jul 23

Great experience! Managed to catch the first mackerel of the boat trip which we could then take home and cook. Was fresh and delicious! Sam was very knowledgeable about the fish but also the local area so we learnt a lot whilst enjoying the thrill of catching fish! Highly recommend well worth it.