Nothing special to write home about sun/mon tbh .. east reported fair numbers of plaice , one or 2 ppl squidding but all in all more a tick over day or two than huge catch reports

So Sunday arrived after a few average days on the wall with a chug over of usual sluggish reports so no posts….. So whats happening ?
Well its my wifes Birthday so Happy **th Mrs P 🙂 . Over to the marina annndddd..

We have squid and some nice plaice pics posted and confirmed news(from both wardens) of mackerel and herring on the east for sure & no doubt on the west also today or very soon .

Time to get some in folks, both walls open 6am til 7pm for now every day unless a weather warning (none so far) shop open 8am daily , come on , pay us a visit , tomorrows the glorious 12th on the wall they say 🙂

After easter that is, Monday was a much slower day number wise on the walls so plenty of space to fish. With numbers down the catch rate was also down, a couple of squid confirmed and in the afternoon a couple of decent herrings landed on the east, (first this year) bits n bobs amongst the plaice but no massive catches stood out.

L.I.S.A. organisation who host the squid comp have decided that it would me sensible to delay event on the wall until the autumn run & this will most likely be an evening/night event, hopefully back to normal somewhat for next year.

Plans are beginning to form for night fishing on the wall & hopeful we can announce something towards the end of April.

Easter monday round up in reverse order, a cold northerly wind carrying a wind chill factor of dayamnnn… very slow start on the walls today and still quiet at Mid day.

Easter Sunday was very busy, next to no winds and very sunny, yup the marina at its busiest… get there early or struggle to get a spot… pointless arriving late then complaining about how busy it is .. erm its sunny , every one is off of coures it will be busy !
The fishing was good on the east wall with the best of it coming after the high tide. A couple of small rays were reported, a few whiting and other bits n bobs down the side. The west recorded squid defo to farmer george but no other info from the west… &
didnt get any word if mackerel about all weekend.

Easter Sat & good friday were again busy … bank holidays … arrive early !
catch wise much the same as the Sunday was with the best just after the high tide & dropping away.

Looking like no issues ahead in the next week as far as thr weather is concerned so… open every day this week, temps somewhat cooler than last week.

Not a rocking day on the walls , a few mackerel came out over high water on the west with conditions somewhat lumpy over the high tide. A strong north wind made things challenging and chilly. No reports of squid thurs but a decent tick over of plaice , pout and whiting.
Winds staying mostly northerly all week until next thurs when there is a westerly lump up for most of that day & possible close of the west if what is showing on the charts happens. Sunday morning looks to be the best of the conditions but overall the water on the east should be flattish to produce some decent fish.
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So both walls are fully open (subject to poor weather closing them), we have seen some decent plaice on both walls with the best on the east , the first recorded squid fell to Mike King I believe on the west wall yesterday (wed). mackerel in 1’s and 2’s also logged. The dreaded spiders have been seen on a couple of the local beaches! surprisingly IMO as water temps are quite low still im told.
Whiting & pout still about in numbers & one or 2 early rays had on the walls and inshore from private boats. All in all things are looking quite good.
The wardens are maintaining space & distancing on the walls that are currently quieter than have been expected but no doubt that will pick up soon. To ensure bays meet the gov standards we are only allowing a max of 4 sat in one bay , this allows for anglers to safety pass through to empty bays.

As of Tuesday morning 30th March The marina walls will fully open. Initially daylight hours every day (subject to bad weather) at aprox 6am . close initially 7pm

Night fishing will be reviewed earliest 12th April depending on government covid changes and general conditions.

Visitors are remined the rule of 6 will mean a maximum of 4 people staying in one bay, this allows for 2 to pass through to higher bays & complies with the rule of 6. Naturally all other covid restrictions current will apply also (distancing etc)

Both walls are fully open, Premier will have the dredging hose out around 11am on Tuesday, this may disrupt access to the east so delays should be expected while work is carried out there.

Walls to stay closed for now while awaiting firm confirmation from local authority that we can open safety and meet all covid safety requirements when open to local anglers.

The walls will open on Saturday and Sunday.. East and west from 8.30am and close at 6pm further updates to follow
West to the tower will open
East to bay 30, above that it is being worked op so may not be ready to open.

Anglers are reminded that throughout April You should all stay local and not travel distances (many say 7-10 miles is sensible limit) to fish.
Sussex police are stopping cars throughout the county(250 or so fines issued last weekend) and number plate tech is being used.
Check the home page or facebook group for shop opening times.

So, It seems a long time since any updates what with the Lockdown situation and a winter of blows hitting the marina walls .
Is there any new you may ask , well, yes there is.

Plaice are now showing along the coast with some reasonable sizes coming out between Seaford Brighton and Worthing.

Currently the walls still remain close and anglers are advised that they should keep to their local areas while fishing.

How are the walls ? Jet washing is coming along nicely and both walls will soon be got ready to open to the public once covid regulations relax somewhat. Both walls will be fully in use this year once they open.

Tacklebox will now open daily, initially

Mon to Thur 9am til 1pm

Fri/sat/sun 9 til 4pm