Brixham

N 50° 24′ 31 W 003° 30′ 85

About

BRIXHAM

The Devon port of Brixham has been a centre for fishing for centuries and is credited with being one of the birthplaces of trawling – the other being the Thames estuary. Trawling evolved from the sailing trawlers of the early twentieth century to motor trawling, and today Brixham’s fleet of trawlers consists mainly of Dutch-style beam trawler, as well as smaller stern trawlers that fish for demersal species as well as sprats during the season, scallops and an inshore fleet of netters and potting boats.

HARBOUR Stats

CO-ORDINATES: N 50° 24′ 31 W 003° 30′ 85
LOCATION: Brixham, Devon
, England
LARGEST FISH MARKET by value of fish sold
BRIXHAM FLEET consist of mix of local day boats and larger beam trawlers who remain at sea for 5 to 7 days at a time.
40 DIFFERENT SPECIES of fish caught such as Cuttlefish, Lemon and Dover Sole, Squid & Monkfish.

ALL CHANGE

A lot has changed at Brixham. In recent years, income at the port has risen and there is a need for additional space to help support future growth. Brixham’s has a strong resident fleet and also sees fishing vessels from elsewhere that fish South-West waters on a seasonal basis. The fleet in Brixham is able to rely on the services of a range of suppliers to the fishing industry, with fishing gear suppliers, engineering companies, ship’s painters, electronics suppliers and transport specialists. Brixham’s auction is today one of the most modern to be found anywhere in Europe. The high quality fish can be bought by buyers worldwide via an online auction. The halls have been built to the highest hygiene and temperature control standards.

THE CATCH

Brixham crews land a wide variety of demersal species, ranging from cuttlefish and squid to the high-value monkfish, turbot and sole landed by the beamer fleet. The auction attracts buyers to bid for top-quality fish that finds its way to processors, wholesalers, fish merchants and restaurants. The auction also attracts landings from other parts of southern England, as Brixham with its easy transport links and its wide base of buyers is a popular place to sell.

A CAREER IN FISHING

“I’ve been fishing for
15 years and I wouldn’t
do another job for all
the world.”

become A FISHERMAN

CAREER IN FISHING

RESPONSIBLE FISHING

SUSTAINABILITY

NATIONAL DELIVERY

FRESH SEAFOOD