Angling Section:
There is a new information pack document covering where to fish, fishing tips, along with general information on the use of boats. For a copy follow this link.
Club Boat Hire
Provided you become an angling member of the club you can hire a boat like the one shown below for £3 per person + £7 for a 10hp engine per day, the hire includes an anchor, rope and oars. You will need to provide fuel, oil and personal safety equipment see Going Afloat (you will need to be a full member to hire a boat)
Want to catch a 16lb 10oz Thornback Ray then why not join
Competition Information: To encourage members of all abilities and area knowledge to enter club competitions, new rules have been introduced for 6 of the competitions. The new rules are that all boats will only fish in a Commodored area 500yds around the East Buoy by the Tower. To allow for slow boats, rather than starting and finishing times from the beach, times will be lines down at the commodored area at 9:30 and lines up at 3:15 Competition Section
Bass size: Would all members please observe that the NFSA rules state the minimum landing size of Bass which is 41cm 16". Failure to observe the minimum landing length could result in a substantial fine and your boat being confiscated by DEFRA.
For landing sizes of all fish go to: The Fish Size Limits Page
The boat yard opening times have been revised please follow this link to view the conditions and opening times.
If you require work to be done, or launch & retrieval outside these times, it will have to be by mutual arrangement between yourself and the Boatman. The association will not fund these out of hour’s activities.
Whenever possible please conserve fish stocks by operating a catch and release policy.
Competition dates can now be found on the Competition Section
The Area off the Club has very good fishing grounds. Summer Cod and Bass are very prolific using Pirks, Feathering and Live Bait. Winter Cod move in very close to the shore. Typical bait is Worm, Squid & Cuttle. Bait can be obtained by calling the Boatman on 07760100200
Fish Catches: For Information On Catches click the picture on the right
Fishing Marks: For a list of Local Marks to the Club For Information On Fishing Marks click the picture on the right
Going Afloat: For information on Launch/Retrival and Safety in both Private and Club boats. For Information click the picture on the right
Emergency Radio Procedure: For Emergency Radio Procedures. Click the picture on the right
Marine VHF Channels: For Local & Emergency Radio Use Click Here
NFSA: The Eastbourne Angling Club is a Member of the National Federation Of Sea Anglers. to go to the NFSA site.
Tackle & Bait: Tony's Tackle offers a 10% discount if you present your club card.