Fishing in Whitby and fishing in general

marmite · 22-06-2008, 17:39

Hi

i don't no if this would be better off in the sports section, its not really a sporty discussion.

Just wondered if you can catch Mackerel in Whitby, and what sort of fish is available to catch.
I know Whiting is quite an abundant fish because I have caught it there before, but I want to go again to Whitby to do some more fishing, do I need a license or anything?

The rod ive got is...well, farily shocking, its just a pole with some fishing line bodged to it. Im a bit of a newbie to fishing, so any tips?
cheers

Rich · 22-06-2008, 17:41

PM Melthebell, he lives in Whitby so he might be able to help you... Just don't steal his coat!

marmite · 22-06-2008, 17:42

Yeah i know Mel lives in Whitters, but he might not be a fishing pro, i will PM

melthebell · 22-06-2008, 17:47

ah yeah i know absolutely nothing about fishing...whitby or not

sorry

my step dad was in the local paper as a comp winner but.........

steelhead31 · 22-06-2008, 18:18

I've only ever been boat fishing from Whitby, so I'm not sure what its like off the beach or in the harbour, but I've definitely caught Mackerel, Cod, Ling and Haddock, all good eating sizes... If your off up to Whitby, Id recommend going on one of the boat trips, hire some of their tackle and you'll catch plenty.. I can look out the details of the one I use if you'd like ?

marmite · 22-06-2008, 20:39

CHeers Steelhead, thats great, we will have a nosey when we get there, but if they cant be caught, spot on mate

matsalleh · 22-06-2008, 20:56

I used to boat fish from Whitby years ago,and the mackerel used to be more august,september time.You can have good fun fishing for mackerel with a light rod and reel.
Other fish you will need heavier tackle,as has been said use the boat's tackle or tackle shops used to hire out tackle which tends to be better.

Mathom · 23-06-2008, 08:34

You can fish off the West pier at Whitby - go all the way along to the lighthouse, over the bridge to the pier extension, all the way to the end, down the ladders and you'll find loads of blokes fishing down there. There's also a fishing tackle shop on Church Street near the swing bridge if you need any gear.

You can also fish off the East pier at high tide.

Mr Goose · 23-06-2008, 08:48

I went on a fishing boat trip in Whitby a few years back - and it was the first time I ever held a rod in my hands

.

While we all maanged to catch loads of fish, they were all whiting. Also - the most entertaining thing for me was the sea sickness. I don't suffer at all (must be something to do with being a goose), but everybody else in the party was really really sick.

I know it is not a good trait to laugh at other people in these circumstances, but it was rvery funny to see all the formats of being sick - from the groaning slow issue of vomit over the side, the projectile squirt and the "shoots sidewise" from a hand clamped over a mouth

Mandem · 23-06-2008, 09:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by marmite

Hi

i don't no if this would be better off in the sports section, its not really a sporty discussion.

Just wondered if you can catch Mackerel in Whitby, and what sort of fish is available to catch.
I know Whiting is quite an abundant fish because I have caught it there before, but I want to go again to Whitby to do some more fishing, do I need a license or anything?

The rod ive got is...well, farily shocking, its just a pole with some fishing line bodged to it. Im a bit of a newbie to fishing, so any tips?
cheers

If you are going to fish anywhere you need a Licence, you can get them from the post office. if you are caught fishing without a licence the fines are huge.

jinnertomcat · 23-06-2008, 09:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mandem

If you are going to fish anywhere you need a Licence, you can get them from the post office. if you are caught fishing without a licence the fines are huge.

I could be wrong but I don't think you need a rod licence for sea fishing, only for salmon, trout, freshwater fish and eels.

mrteabag · 23-06-2008, 10:01

you dont need a licence to sea fish unless your after sea trout or salmon
get to the end of the pier thats where i go.
and being a novice if you get stuck there is always some fishermen there to help out

craigmason · 23-06-2008, 11:57

you will find this website useful
http://www.whitbyseaanglers.co.uk/sea-urchin-whitby.php

pk014b7161 · 23-06-2008, 14:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by melthebell

ah yeah i know absolutely nothing about fishing...whitby or not

sorry

my step dad was in the local paper as a comp winner but.........

and heres me thinking you was an old salt or is that soak

quicken · 23-06-2008, 14:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mandem

If you are going to fish anywhere you need a Licence, you can get them from the post office. if you are caught fishing without a licence the fines are huge.

not to fish from beach or from the rocks YET

some places charge to fish from there piers i know colwyn bay does

Rich · 23-06-2008, 15:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by pk014b7161

and heres me thinking you was an old salt or is that soak

No mate, it's old sook (pronounced suck

)

*gets coat*

slimsid2000 · 23-06-2008, 15:47

Come to Whitby and catch crabs - I believe that is their slogan

marmite · 25-06-2008, 13:38

cheers guys and gals

Treatment · 25-06-2008, 14:45

Vis-a-vis the requirement for a Licence, I believe that you don't need one for sea fishing. In addition on, say, the River Thames you only need one past a certain point in relation to the river being tidal, although I appreciate that it is tidal up to at least Teddington Lock, and you need a licence to fish there.

Top Rod · 25-06-2008, 18:20

Try this link for mackerel fishing at Whitby

whitbyseaanglers .co.uk / mackeral-fishing-at-whitby. php

and this page for any other fishing at Whitby. If you cant find the info you want on there you wont find it anywhere

whitby sea anglers .co.uk

Sorry it wont let me post links but if you google mackerel at Whitby you will find the page you want