Deep Sea Fishing Charters in Poole
Head offshore from Poole with skipper Dinger Bell for an unforgettable deep sea fishing adventure in the English Channel
Book Your CharterTrip Duration
Full day — 8 hours offshore
Departure Point
Poole Quay, Dorset
Vessel
Mitchell 31 Mk 2 — 8 anglers
What Is Deep Sea Fishing?
Deep sea fishing takes you far beyond the sheltered waters of Poole Harbour and Poole Bay, out into the open waters of the English Channel where the seabed drops away and the fishing changes dramatically. This is where the big fish live — cod, pollock, conger eel, tope, spurdog, rays, and in the warmer months, even blue shark and porbeagle shark.
Unlike inshore fishing where you're targeting species close to the coast, deep sea fishing from Poole means steaming out for an hour or more to reach offshore banks, deep-water wrecks, and mid-channel marks that hold larger, more powerful fish. It's proper sea angling — the kind that tests your tackle, your arms, and your sea legs.
Skipper Dinger Bell has spent decades on these waters. He knows the marks that produce fish and he knows how to read the tides, the weather, and the seasons to put you over the right ground at the right time. Whether you're a seasoned angler chasing a personal best or a first-timer wanting to experience the thrill of landing a double-figure cod, Dinger will get you there.
Target Species on Deep Sea Trips
The species available depends on the season and the fishing grounds we visit, but here's what you can expect to target on a deep sea fishing charter from Poole:
Cod
October–March
The classic winter target. Hard-fighting and excellent eating, cod to 20lb+ are caught each year on our offshore marks.
Pollock
All year, best spring/autumn
Aggressive predators that hit hard and fight all the way to the surface. Common to 10–15lb.
Conger Eel
April–November
Brute-force fighters that can exceed 50lb. If you want a proper scrap, this is your fish.
Tope
May–October
A small shark species that runs hard and makes for an unforgettable catch. Catch and release.
Spurdog
October–March
Another small shark that arrives in numbers during winter. Great sport on light tackle.
Rays
April–October
Blonde rays, thornback rays, and small-eyed rays — flatfish that pull like a train.
Ling
All year, best winter
A deep-water predator related to cod. Ugly as sin but fantastic eating.
Bream
May–September
Black bream and red bream over offshore reefs. Delicate bite but great sport.
What's Included on Your Deep Sea Charter
When you book a full-day deep sea fishing charter with Danny Boy 2, here's what you get — no hidden costs, no surprises:
- ✓8 hours of fishing time — we leave early and fish until the tide turns
- ✓All rods, reels, terminal tackle, and bait provided
- ✓Expert guidance from skipper Dinger Bell throughout the trip
- ✓Tea and coffee on board — essential for those cold mornings offshore
- ✓Private boat hire — it's just your group on board, up to 8 anglers
- ✓Flushing toilet on board — we're civilised out here
- ✓Fish cleaned and bagged to take home — if you want to keep your catch
When Is the Best Time for Deep Sea Fishing in Poole?
There's no bad time for deep sea fishing — just different targets through the seasons. Winter (October to March) is prime time for cod and spurdog. Spring sees pollock arrive in numbers around the wrecks, and bream show up over offshore reefs. Summer brings tope, rays, and the chance of blue shark on the drift. Autumn is a transition period that can produce anything — conger are still about, cod start moving in, and the weather can be magnificent.
Dinger fishes year-round, conditions permitting. If the weather's right, the boat's going. Check our pricing page for charter rates or get in touch to discuss dates.
Ready to Head Offshore?
Contact Dinger today to book your deep sea fishing charter from Poole, Dorset.