Our trips
Our trips can range from 3 to 6 hours. This can vary from Mackerel fishing just off the harbour to going further afield for some cod fishing.
No two trips are the same, we are constantly adapting them to suit each party and the behaviour of the fish.
On the shorter fishing trips we will be mainly targeting pollock and mackerel (sometimes cod) and the longer trips we are mainly targeting cod, lythe, ling etc. We can be flexible and adjust the tours to your interest to enhance your enjoyment.
Gentle reminder that catching is not guaranteed, that’s why it’s called fishing!
We ask that you please arrive 30 minutes prior to sailing for check in at the hut opposite the Scottish Fisheries Museum. We ask that you please come prepared, whilst we can supply equipment if needed, there are other things required for an enjoyable experience. As we are in the North Sea, you can imagine that it does get pretty cold, even on a hot day, we encourage all our passengers to dress in warm clothing.
Depending on the length of the trip, you may wish to bring food and drinks with you.
On the day of sailing
The Saltwind
The Saltwind, previously the Saltwind of Dart started her life as a fishing vessel. Now she is used for tourism with a Category 3 certified with all the relevant safety equipment. a very capable sea faring boat along with its skipper. The saltwinds passenger capacity is 12 with a fishing capacity of 10.
Skipper Rab was born in Cellardyke, where his childhood was mostly spent sea angling and Lobster potting. It was here that he learnt valuable practical skills from neighbours and local fishermen, before becoming one himself, keeping him in good stead for today’s trips. With generations of knowledge passed down from his father (pictured below), it’s safe to say you’re in pretty good hands when aboard the Saltwind
The Skipper
Johnny Deas
Coull Deas
Skipper Pedro (Steven) also grew up in the area and answered the call of the sea at a young age, the first in his family to do so. Starting off at 15, going first to deep sea fishing and eventually back local in the Firth of Forth working his way up to skipper. The stories he can tell you about this are legend, just like the man who’s telling them.
FAQs
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Certainly not! Our trips are for people of all fishing ability. From beginners on their first boat trip to experienced sea anglers, everyone is welcome.
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Our trips are catered to our passengers and tides, varying from 3 to 6 hours in length.
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We are monitoring the weather daily. If it is the case that bad weather is forecasted at the time of sailing, a decision will be made by the skipper and if the trip is not going ahead, we will notify you of the cancellation
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Yes
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Yes! For children aged 10 and over.
Children are considered as 15 and under
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Unfortunately, we don’t have the equipment required onboard. Sadly we are not wheelchair accessible.
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The time given for your trip is the sailing time not the boarding time. For this reason, we kindly ask that passengers arrive at least 30 minutes prior to sailing for check in so that the boat can leave on time as Anstruther Harbour is tidal.
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In the unfortunate event that you have to cancel your booking with us, contact us to let us know. If a cancellation is made with more than a week until your trip, you will receive your refund less 10% due to admin fees, however if your cancellation is made with less than a weeks notice you will not be eligible for a refund.
For rescheduling at passengers request, we also need at least 7 days (before your trip) notice to be able to make this happen