Bass & Mullet Fishing guided trips in Chichester Harbour, UK
Join Us for an Unforgettable Fishing Experience
Embark on a bass fishing adventure with Salty Dog in the beautiful Chichester Harbour/Estuary. Our experienced guide, Paul, will ensure that you have a memorable and rewarding fishing trip. Book your adventure today and get ready to reel in some impressive catches!
Booking a 6-hour guided trip in Chichester Harbour/Estuary with Salty Dog is quick and easy. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a beginner looking for an exciting fishing experience, we have you covered.
Bass fishing with a group, or want to make a weekend of it with the family? Here are some suggestions of places to stay in the area.
Trip Details
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Capacity: Salty Dog allows up to 3 anglers per trip. However, if you prefer to have the boat to yourself, a single supplement option is available.
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Meeting Point: The meeting point is at the harbor of Itchenor, in the heart of the Chichester Conservancy. You’ll find us on the pontoon directly in front of the Chichester Harbour Office, PO20 7AW. Look out for the car park on the slip road to your left just before The Ship Inn. There is a pay and display car park (£5.40 for 12 hours parking, 2024).
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Departure Time: Our departure time depends on the lunar cycle and varies between 06:00 and 09:00. You will be notified a week before the trip of the exact departure time. Afternoon sessions, when available, will start no later than 14:15.
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Cancellation Policy: If we have to cancel a trip due to severe weather conditions, which happens sometimes, you will be notified before 19:00 the previous day. You will be offered either an alternative date, or you will be issued with a full refund. If you have to cancel or rebook for any reason, we would appreciate a minimum of 10 days notice; otherwise, unfortunately we won’t be able to refund you.
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What our clients say
I have been fishing with Paul of Salty Dog for a number of years in and around Chichester harbour. I have experienced some of the best saltwater fly-fishing you can get and lost count of the number bass I have caught. Paul is an excellent guide, very passionate about saltwater fly fishing and conservation. Paul is incredibly knowledgeable and always puts his customers first. Fishing with Paul is always great fun and lots of laughs.
Last year I went to The Gabon with Paul, what an amazing experience. Gabon is the lost Eden; world class fishing, beautiful country, amazing wild life and very friendly people, a trip not to be missed.
I cannot rate Paul and Salty Dog highly enough and would truly recommend anyone wanting a top glass game fishing experience to go with Paul of Salty Dog Game Fishing.
Chris Owen
An absolutely amazing group of guides and fisherman. Always good times and laughter with the great fishing thrown in. The West African trip is also amazing and worth the adventure to fish for Tarpon and so many other species. Saltydog are not only passionate anglers but they all are at the forefront of Conservation here in the UK and West Africa and they will spread the goodwill message and teach you all about it too.
You won't regret a trip with them I can promise you this, but don't just take my word for it, try them for yourself and you will thank me afterward!
Thanks again for all the magical memories!!! Can't wait to meet up again!
Charl Duvenhage
Paul is a top skipper and all round good guy. Like the best guides, he's as bothered about the ecosystem and wildlife as he is the fish. The tackle available for use on board is top notch. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Salty Dog for a great day on the water.
Dan Gazzard
I've had the pleasure of going out with Paul of Salty Dog twice and both times lost count of the bass we caught. Beautifully kitted out boat and a captain who really knows what he is doing and remains passionate about it, as opposed to the "just another job" attitude you sometimes get.
I cannot rate Paul and Salty Dog Game Fishing highly enough.
Barry Lynch
Fished with Paul a few times here in the UK and in Gabon, have caught a lot of fish with him, great guy and guide.
Highly recommend going fishing with him.
Trevor Puttick
Top experience! I was introduction to fly fishing along the coast of Massachusetts, USA fishing for schoolies and stripers - and I was thrilled to be out on the water fishing for sea bass in the UK. Thank you to skipper and fishing guide extraordinaire Paul Haldenwang of Salty Dog Game Fishing for an introduction to UK saltwater fishing and for an amazing afternoon on Chichester Harbour. Paul is a knowledgable, passionate, and unpretentious guide. We landed several bass (on fly and lure), spotted various wildlife, and talked endlessly about marine conservation. It was a fun and inspiring afternoon. I look forward to to our next adventure on the water — there is so much work to be done!
I would highly recommend Salty Dog for an unforgettable experience out on the water.
Susan Skrupa
We had a brilliant experience with Salty Dog fishing for bass in the south of England. Can't wait to do it all again with Paul, he is an excellent guide and his passion for the sport shines through.
Marina Gibson
Bass | Seabass | Dicentrarchus labrax
“Bass are a highly sought after fish, and bass angling attracts some of Britain’s most committed anglers due to the fighting qualities and high reputation of this striking looking fish.
A bass of 10 lb or more would be a landmark catch for most anglers, although fish much smaller than this still provide plenty of sport. Smaller bass (those under 2 lb) are known as school bass. They stay in shoals in and around estuaries, while larger bass live in deeper water and become solitary hunters. School bass will feed on worms, crab or fish while older fish are extremely selective about the bait they will take and can prove a challenge for even the most knowledgeable and experienced angler to catch.
Dusk and dawn are key feeding times for the bigger bass. They will often search for food around a specific area, usually just behind the breaking waves on big sandy beaches. Plenty of rock marks and estuaries will also hold bass.”
Read more about bass fish on the British Sea Fishing website.
