Southport Boat Angling Club

Fancy a bit of sea fishing? Southport Boat Angling Club could be your thing. It's right in the town centre, so dead easy to get to. They've got a perfect 5-star rating on Google, though it's only from 3 reviews, so I'd take that with a pinch of salt – still, can't be bad, eh?

Now, I'm no fisherman myself, but I know a few lads who are members, and they reckon it's a decent setup. It's more of a club than a "hire a boat" type of place, so expect a bit of camaraderie and maybe some tall tales about the one that got away. They’re technically open 24/7, which is a bit of a laugh, but I guess fishing times depend on the tides, right?

It's not all sunshine and smooth sailing, mind you. You'll probably need your own gear, and there's likely a membership fee to consider. Give them a bell to get the lowdown on joining and what sort of trips they run.

Best to give them a ring before heading down – they're not always physically "open" even if they're technically operating around the clock.