boat fishing on modern 33ft cygnus cyclone. based at Ramsgate. easy pontoon access. no steps or ladders! anglers of all abilities catered for. bait supplied. large canopy on boat. we aim to make your day comfortable and enjoyable. Dave. 07774 294 959. 01227 365 755 eves.
Anon at 12:56:50 Friday November 25 2005
SUSSEX - NEWHAVEN - Follow signs for Newhaven Fort (Fort Road) on west side of river to car park. You can fish directly from car. Good for wheelchairs. Best spots taken early during weekends and in summer. Toilets a mile away opposite shops and NEWHAVEN ANGLER (01273 512186)tackle and bait.
Pedro the Fisherman at 12:52:46 Friday November 25 2005
KENT - ROCHESTER - Medway City Estate (Sir Thomas Longley Road)- No walking, fish from car over railings. Some snaggy areas. November 05 many whiting, pouting, odd codling, dogfish, bass. No toilet nearby - drive back to McDonalds! 5 mins awayhttp://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?client500.8813911&Y=169000.814219511&width=700&height=400&gride=&gridn=&srec=0&coordsys=gb&db=freegaz&addr1=&addr2=&addr3=&pc=&advanced=&local=&localinfosel=&kw=&inmap=&table=&ovtype=&zm=0&scale=10000&downright.x=62&downright.y=8
Pedro the Fisherman at 12:49:43 Friday November 25 2005
KENT - St Margarets Bay has a car park with sea wall and toilets. Out of summer season it is possible to fish around high tide from the wall. Weak links needed as there are many rocks on the beach!
Pedro the Fisherman at 12:46:25 Friday November 25 2005
KENT - St Margarets Bay has a car park with sea wall and toilets. Out of summer season it is possible to fish around high tide from the wall. Weak links needed as there are many rocks on the beach! KENT - ROCHESTER - Medway City Estate (Sir Thomas Longley Road)- No walking, fish from car over railings. Some snaggy areas. November 05 many whiting, pouting, odd codling, dogfish, bass. No toilet nearby - drive back to McDonalds! 5 mins awayhttp://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?client=public&X=574500.8813911&Y=169000.814219511&width=700&height=400&gride=&gridn=&srec=0&coordsys=gb&db=freegaz&addr1=&addr2=&addr3=&pc=&advanced=&local=&localinfosel=&kw=&inmap=&table=&ovtype=&zm=0&scale=10000&downright.x=62&downright.y=8 SUSSEX - NEWHAVEN - Follow signs for Newhaven Fort (Fort Road) on west side of river to car park. You can fish directly from car. Good for wheelchairs. Best spots taken early during weekends and in summer. Toilets a mile away opposite shops and NEWHAVEN ANGLER (01273 512186)tackle and bait.
Tony in Cornwall at 19:56:07 Saturday March 26 2005
I own a motorhome and I am trying to find some campsites very close to the sea front.I don`t mind where in the Uk I go.I look forward to hearing some suggestions from other disabled persons.I like a bit of beachcasting,pier or rocks as long as they are easy to get to and not to easy to have a fall. Many thanks.
Peter in wirral at 07:39:28 Thursday May 13 2004
Hall Road Crosby is a great venue for the diabled, with parking less than 10 feet from the prom! PLUS! Hot food and toilets with hot water! more details can be found here www.castandcatch.com press the uk venues and click on the north west there's a special articla about Hall Road Tight Lines Pete
Lugsy (Dave Underwood) in Home (nottingham) at 08:46:49 Friday March 19 2004
If you look on http://www.the-lounge.org.uk you will find many disabled venues which I created some time ago, help your self to any info you like. Also being created on www.lugsysden.com as we speak. Lugsy
Lugsy in Nottingham at 13:58:41 Saturday January 17 2004
I have a site on http://www.the-lounge.org.uk it has several disabled venues marked down as being disabled friendly. I update it as often as I can. Please feel free to pop in and have a look. dave Underwood
Dave Gibson in Weymouth at 15:11:16 Friday January 31 2003
We have very good facilities at Weymouth for disabled anglers wanting to get afloat, take a look at the website of "Freedom" a 33 foot Blyth Catamaran specially adapted to cater for disabled anglers, the URL of the website is http://www.mvfreedom.org.uk
R.W.Salvidge in Minnis Bay at 21:26:24 Wednesday November 27 2002
I am trying to find places in thanet that are suitable for me and others who have limited mobility, I have only recently been able to start fishing again, because I can only stagger a few yards. but I did catch fish. that was fantastic. I am particularly looking at the thanet area and the two places I have so far located can also take wheelchair anglers with no problem, these are in the Minnis Bay area and also close to Margate. Any others from you healthy friends would be more than welcome, but do please remember that steps and steep slopes are OUT. I would like to start up "TARDIS"-Thanet and region Disabled Inshore fishing. With all information freely available to anyone who needs it with perhaps from time to time helpers
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Phil in Sunny Epsom at 14:17:21 Wednesday September 11 2002
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melica in IRAN at 12:28:42 Tuesday June 25 2002
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Dan Silverwood in Ipswich at 19:57:55 Tuesday June 18 2002
Hi, if your are looking for a Norfolk/Suffolk venue then you may like to know that Gorleston Quay is great, there is wheel chair access to both the pier and the quay wall, you can even park on the pier for free. Toilets are on the pier head next to the cafe the tackle is in the same road as the pier, Gorleston Tackle 01493 662448 Regards Dan of www.leader-lines.com
Dan Silverwood in Ipswich at 19:53:32 Tuesday June 18 2002
Hi, if your are looking for a Norfolk/Suffolk venue then you may like to know that Gorleston Quay is great, there is wheel chair access to both the pier and the quay wall, you can even park on the pier for free. Toilets are on the pier head next to the cafe the tackle is in the same road as the pier, Gorleston Tackle 01493 662448 Regards Dan of www.leader-lines.com
MIKE STERLAND in WHITEHAVEN at 1:35:44 Thursday May 2 2002
TRY WHITEHAVEN NORTH PIER-COD & WHITING SEPT-FEB/MAR; PLAICE TO 5lb+ APRIL-SEPT; MACKEREL,COALFISH & BASS JUNE-SEPT. ACCESS REAR OFTESCO STORE-FOLLOW SIGN FOR NORTH SHORE & PARK AT SIDE OF FISH HANDLING BUILDING-SHORT SET OF STEPS TO LEVEL. EASY TO FISH AS A 30 YD CHUCK IS ENOUGH.WHEELCHAIRS CANT GET RIGHT TO EDGE AS THERE IS A 8 INCH HIGH, 4FT WIDE LIP. NOTE:PLEASE COMPLAIN TO WHITEHAVEN HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS ABOUT RECENTLY INTRODUCED RESTRICTION FOR VEHICLES TO BOTH PIERS. ENJOY YOUR SPORT!
Christine Dutton in Southport, England at 9:53:33 Tuesday December 18 2001
I do not know if require this type of info (it might be completely out of order) - I am not advertising as such, but I am interested as my son is a keen angler. I own a business which specialises in excellent quality portable wheelchair ramps and wondered if anyone needed such items for inacessible places. Regards Christine Dutton Proprietor.
Danny at 18:59:2 Friday November 2 2001
The quay side at Mudeford would be great for Disabled anglers, concrete quay with large car park, + disabled parking. Good access to the quay side and with toilet facilities, cafe and pub what more could you ask for.
Danny at 18:56:38 Friday November 2 2001
Jamie Williams in Liverpool, England at 11:6:39 Wednesday October 24 2001
Visit my site www.charterboats-uk.co.uk - listing those charter boats that can cater for Disabled people and can accomidate wheelchairs. Some skippers may need manpower to gain access to the boat, but welcome wheelchairs aboard. List over 400 Charter Boats throughout England/Ireland/Scotland & Wales. UPDATED REEGULAR
ANON in kent at 21:6:32 Sunday August 19 2001
Ramsgates main beach has a nice wall you can fish from which is situated right alongside a carpark. Once in Ramsgate simply follow the signs for the main beach, park in the first car park at the bottom of the hill. Its a sandy venue with mainly flatties in my catches. There are toilets as you head toward the main beach its self, about 600yds. As far as diabled access is concerned its fine but the fishing isn't the best around.
Chris in Wallasey at 15:35:2 Friday March 23 2001
Try my Web Site loads of information for disabled anglers with directions on how to get there. http://www.wirralseafishing.co.uk or mail me for further details
Dave Lloyd in Llandudno .North Wales at 21:26:18 Tuesday March 20 2001
Colwyn Bay promenade in North Wales I think would be suitable to fish . Parking is right by the water's edge at high water ,so it is possible to sit in your car and watch your rods.Go to http://www.fishwales.co.uk/beaches.htm and see pictures of Old Colwyn .The promenade is only two minutes off the A55 .
tom foyston in hull at 19:51:18 Friday March 9 2001
spun road is a good place for diusabled anglers like myself it is easily accessable from the main road about twenty yards north of hull near patrington
John Curphey in Wallasey,Merseyside at 20:31:53 Wednesday January 17 2001
New Brighton Promenade,Wirral,Merseyside.Park next to rods(I actually sit in the car and watch them)with parking disc and Bobbies discretion,otherwise it's a 5 yard walk(yes 5 yards) to a parking spot.Location from Liverpool.Go through tunnel and signpost New Brighton.Go right along prom 'til last roundabout at Rowson Street.Go up the hill,through the lights,up the hill again and 3rd left is Vaughn Rd.Go straight to the bottom. Sandy bottom,very few snags.Good for flaties,whiting,codling etc.Only fished at high water,best an hour or so before and after.Toilets 100 yds but steps lead down to the water.Nice spot.Don't go there.It's mine!! Another spot is to the left of Seacombe ferry at high water or before.Straight along the prom from New Brighton but you have to take the top Road.Very productive for whiting,codling etc but very snaggy.Guarantee you'll lose at least one rig so fish old stuff.Parking,again,next to rods. Further information contact me at jcurphey@cwctv.net
Kurt Francis in Manchester at 17:2:27 Saturday January 6 2001
I am a sea angler with a disability, I have enjoyed fishing from the Jetty in Aberyswyth Wales. It has easy access through the town. Their are toilets at the bottom of the jetty and also carparking. I have never had to walk to far to gain access. It really needs to be fished two before high tide and the two hours afterwards. fishing can be patchy but flounder, whiting, small wrasse, and the occasional bass can all be caught also it seems their is always an eel or two about. I think it is Good for disabled anglers and would encourage anyone to try it out.
colin webb in torquay at 23:34:10 Monday June 12 2000
torbay offers alot offishing for disabled anglers there is brixam breakwater with easy parking whilst not good fishing to seaword the harbour offers easy acces to weelchairs and is good for float fishing formackral and bass torquay pier (on both sides is good for acess and offers a wide selection of fish togo for if i can be of help in the future i will colin
Doug Kinnaird at 8:48:2 Sunday May 7 2000
Peterhead South Breakwater. You can drive straight on to the breakwater and fish virtually anywhere along it (most head for the rotunda at the end, but its not necessary). There are no railings or walls at all and many of the best fish come within 10 yards of the edge. You must beware the pier in anything more than moderate seas when water will sweep right over the breakwater. There is no difficulty in access, but there are no facilities either, of any description. Wheelchair users may need to beware narrow cracks in the concrete surface - there aren't too many, but some caution is required. Bait may be a problem. Fish bait can be bought in Aberdeen, but not rag or lug as far as I know. The water is deep, with up to 90 feet at high water right alongside the breakwater. Casting 50 yards plus on the seaward side will put you over sand (many dabs, a few plaice and codling). Close in on the seaward side will produce cod and ling, some pollock and small coalfish. Fishing on the landward side is generally over soft ground for dabs and small codling, with odd plaice nearer the rotunda. Casting 10-20 yards to the landward side of the rotunda can sometimes produce decent bags of codling. Overall a wide range of species (more than 20) have been taken off the south pier and its northern equivalent, but it can be a waiting game and there are days when the pier is very quiet indeed. Access is possible to the north breakwater too, but as far as I know cars are not allowed, and it can be a longish trek to the end.
Andy Woods in Birmingham at 20:14:5 Sunday May 9 99
Somerset, Blue Anchor Bay - you can fish from your car there. Very easy access, and hence it is quite popular, you will hardly ever be alone. Fishing can be patchy though. No public toilets, but there are a couple of pubs. Nt sure about access into the pubs, not that I can remember anyway!!
cliff ravenscroft in salford at 1:22:10 Sunday April 11 99
colwyn bay sea front can be fished straight out of the car & toilets are spread all along its length ,on big tides between the pier & rhos on sea the water is up to the wall longer llandudno pier is also easily accessed with a car park next to the gate & no steps or ramps, there are toilets at the end of the pier but they have been closed just lately due to idiots,there are also permanent picnic tables which you can set up on at night .a man comes round to collect the fee & keep an eye on things.
Dave Huxley in Bath at 9:11:31 Wednesday December 16 98
Clevedon Pier - North Somerset Toll House - 01275 878846
Parking
available on the sea-front 50 yds from the Pier
The Piermaster and staff are well used to dealing with disabled people, and
have their own wheel chair for use by members of the public
No
steps onto the Pier, but a moderately steep ramp down onto it from the Toll
House. Assistance may be needed to get back up after fishing.
The Pier has a continuous line of seating on both sides, and is wide enough
for wheelchairs. The Pier has solid wood planking along it's side, so the
water cannot be seen from a wheelchair.
No distance casting is needed - baits can be simply dropped over the side
if necessary.
There
are basic toilets (male and female) across the road from the Toll House.
There are none on the Pier itself.
For further venue/fishing details see:
http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/Rapids/9432/clv-pier.html
Alan Pemberton Fort William. Scotland
I can only give one possible venue that I know well - the NCP car park at Fort William.
You can
park right at the wall and virtually fish from your car.
It can be crowded in summer sometimes, and areas are cordoned off when events like the motorbike trials are on, or when rescue helicopters are landing.
The height of the wall may or may not be a problem - I've attached a (not very good) scan which has the wall in the background so you can make your mind up whether or not it is suitable.
There
are No toilet facilities in the immediate vicinity. The
nearest public toilets (that I know of) are not suitable for disabled people.
Best bet would be Safeways at the other end of town.:-(
As for the fishing - best from mid-May to mid January. Dogfish throughout this time; dabs and thornbacks most common early in the season. Pollack, coalfish, plaice and codling - mostly on the small side - during the summer months, and codling reappearing again in winter. Whiting from late September - December-ish, but unlikely that any will be in size. Best results with casts of 60-70 yards plus, but some eels, blennies, sea scorpions etc can be caught straight down the wall. A few localised snags - mooring ropes can be a problem when fishing at distance.
Bait: mackerel, mussels and lug all do well.
Jaybee Hendon Promenade, Sunderland
Hendon
offers excellent access for all disabled anglers.
You can drive along its entire length and you can literally " fish from the back of the car".
A 3' wall runs the full length of the Promenade and is ideal for laying out bait, flasks, fish etc. On the seaward side are strong railings, again around 3', offering safety as well as a convenient "rod rest".
The only problem I envisage for the wheelchair bound, in particular, is in lifting fish. Though only around 15' high, much of the Promenade has heavy boulders at the base, put there as sea defences. This isn't too much of a problem if you can "stretch" out with the rod and lift while your tackle is still clear. Fortunately there are areas where no such boulders have been placed.
Fishing from promenade (rather than the beach) is possible from about 2 hours before high water to 2 hours back. Longer if you are a big caster.
Ivan Warren Littlehampton West Sussex
I am a Charter Skipper from Littlehampton West Sussex and own the vessel "Michelle Mary" a Lochin 38'. berthed in Littlehampton Marina.
This year I took a party of disabled people from a home out fishing. There was 8 disabled and 2 carers. Three were in wheelchairs one of which had lost both legs, the others had varying disabilites.
There
is a ramp that leads down to the pontoon which can be steep if the tide is
low, this is not a problem as long as there is a couple of able bodied people
to help.
Here is a link to my page. Ivans Diving and Fishing Charters
Phil the Fish
in Surbiton at 22:3:38 Tuesday December 15 98
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