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the premier South West Fishing Company

OUR FLEET

We’re committed to modernising our fleet focusing on crew safety, fuel consumption and reducing overall environmental impacts, whilst maximising catch quality.

SUSTAINABILITY

We’re working towards higher standards of sustainability; operating under fishing quotas designed to protect different fish species from overfishing in UK waters.

Employment

We’re committed to supporting local fishing communities in the South-West of England, providing much needed employment and local investment.

ESTABLISHED IN LADRAM BAY

WATERDANCE FISHING

Waterdance is a family-owned fishing company and is part of the Greendale Group. We have over 20 boats based in Devon and Cornwall including beam trawlers, netters, potters and crabbers. Our boats land regularly at Brixham, Newlyn, Salcombe and Exmouth. These ports provide direct access to the western channel where clean deep waters and strong currents create the perfect environment for world class seafood. Sustainable fishing methods ensure that these stocks remain intact.

MEET THE FLEET

We operate over 20 fishing vessels including beam trawlers, netters, and potters.

PREMIUM FRESH SEAFOOD

WHAT WE CATCH

We focus on catching quality fresh, locally caught fish. Our boats operate under fishing quotas designed to protect different fish species from overfishing in UK waters. We have achieved accreditation from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) for hake caught in static nets by our fleet in Newlyn, Cornwall, and we’re seeking MSC accreditation for a further three fisheries, as part of our efforts to provide customers with more sustainable fresh fish and work towards long-term improvements in the marine environment. Click below to learn more about the species of fish we catch.

A CAREER IN FISHING

LEARN HOW TO JOIN THE WATERDANCE CREW

BOAT BUILDING

BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE

At Waterdance, we have been working to modernise our fleet for some time, and in the past four years we have commissioned four new fishing vessels. The Nichola of Ladram, a Crabber, built in 2019; the Georgina of Ladram, a Beam Trawler, built in 2020; the Amanda of Ladram, an Offshore Netter, built in 2021 and the Winter of Ladram, built in 2022. We have found the benefits of modernising the Waterdance fleet to be numerous. Click the link below to learn more.

become A FISHERMAN

CAREER IN FISHING

RESPONSIBLE FISHING

SUSTAINABILITY

NATIONAL DELIVERY

FRESH SEAFOOD

WATERDANCE CREW

MEET THE SKIPPERS

The Waterdance fleet employs more than 120 full-time fishermen, operating from our main ports of activity including Brixham, Newlyn, Salcombe and Exmouth. Our highly experienced Skippers are an integral part of the company’s success.

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MEET OUR FLEET

We have over 20 boats based in Devon and Cornwall including beam trawlers, netters, and potters.

FRESHLY CAUGHT

WHAT WE CATCH

Our boats return most days with a fresh catch ensuring the best quality and eating experience. Species caught include Dover Sole, Plaice, Monkfish, Cuttlefish, Hake, Crab and Lobster.

SOUTH WEST

WHERE WE LAND

The South west has England’s most productive fishing ports. Waterdance has a strong presence within these fishing communities, investing to ensure a bright future for one of the region’s traditional industries.

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BIG GAME ANGLING AND LEISURE CHARTERS

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