Essex Angling Leisure are proud to announce that we have teamed up with one of the leading Charter companies in St Lucia and are now in the position to offer you a tailor made once in a lifetime experience to this incredible Sport Fishing destination.

Our destination in St Lucia is a family owned business, so I’ll hand you over to them to explain!

“Our family are proud of the fact that we introduced charter boating to our island some 60 years ago. Therefore, we feel confident in claiming unparalleled experience and knowledge of boating here in St.Lucia.

‘Big Bill’ Hackshaw, whose character was larger than life, and was renowned throughout the islands, was the boating pioneer way back in the forties. His magnetic personality and unique knowledge, of the sea has been passed on through the years to his sons David and Paul and his grandchildren Chris, Nicholas, Anthony, Jacqui and Caroline. Despite having advanced over the years, we are still a small family business, maintaining close personal contact with all our valued clients. Presently we operate four boats, three used mainly for sports fishing, and a brand new custom designed Whale Watching Boat “Lady Hack”, which is also versatile enough for a wide variety of tours including private charters.

All our captains are “hooked” on fishing- just try to drag’em home without a catch!! After all, we had the grandfather of all fishermen “Big Bill” as our mentor! Our waters are abundant with a variety of Big Game Fish, such as Blue Marlin, Sail Fish, Yellow Fin Tuna, Wahoo and Dorado, to name but a few, an ideal recipe for a deep sea fishing experience. We strongly believe in conservation and thus strictly practise the tag and release of all Bill Fish; that is why you will not see any dead Bill Fish hanging anywhere in our advertisements!!!! As St. Lucia is a Volcanic Island, the under water drop off area, where the fish congregate, lies only two miles off the coast line; therefore, this facilitates faster and easier access to the best fishing grounds. Though each fish species is generally seasonal, for example, February to May for Wahoo and Dorado, and August to December for Blue Marlin, Sail Fish and Yellow Fin Tuna, we do have these fish year round, thus making these trips always popular and exciting. Regardless whether you are a pro or novice in this sport, all are always very welcome aboard. All our boats are diesel powered, tournament rigged with the very best in fishing equipment, yearly inspected and licensed by The St. Lucia Port Authority, St. Lucia Coast Guard, and have full insurance coverage.

Don’t miss the most exhilarating experience of your vacation a Dolphin/Whale Watch Safari with us is a must!To date, in excess of 25 varieties of these magnificent mammals have been spotted in our waters, each bearing its own unique fascination. The sight of them in their natural habitats, whether they be feeding, mating, frolicking with their calves or just “cooling” out in our refreshing Caribbean waters, is surely a magical and unforgettable experience! The most frequently sighted of the whales are the, Sperm (45ft), the Pilot (20ft) and the Humpback (60ft). Occasionally, we experience what can only be considered the pinnacle of all sightings the Orcas (Killer Whale 30ft). Who knows, it may be your lucky day! We also come across large pods of Dolphin, sometimes 150 at a time. They dazzle and hypnotize us with their spectacular and lively antics. The most frequently sighted are the Spotted, the Common, the Fraser and Striped. Our personal favorites are the Spinners, which can be seen leaping playfully several yards into the air, whilst spinning up to seven times. The Dolphins are considered the darlings of the Ocean, and their gracefulness and playful actions must bring a smile to any and everyone's face.Using the hydrophone enables us to hear the Whales and Dolphins communicating, by clicks, squeals, grunts and screams. Harmonious wailing sounds, which can be heard for several miles, emanate from the Humpback Whale, also known as the Singing Whale.We are members of the St. Lucia Whale Watching Association, Chris being the president of this association, and strongly follow all the international Whale Watching rules for the safety of the mammals and the optimum enjoyment of our guests. After all, we are all visitors out there!”