Introduction

Sutton Harbour, Plymouth, England was redeveloped as a major, modern fishing port in 1994. A unique partnership between the harbour authority, Sutton Harbour Company plc and local fishermen who formed Plymouth Trawler Agents Limited, has produced an unrivalled service to local and visiting fishing vessels ever since.
		The Old
The harbour is fully protected and is not only a good place for fishermen to land their catches but also a safe refuge in the event of a breakdown or bad weather. Access to the harbour is easy, through a lock, manned by watch-keepers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The lock should be called on VHF Channel 12 or Tel: 01752-204732.
		The New

Inshore vessels have access at all states of the tide. Larger vessels e.g. beam trawlers should always contact the lock in advance as the approaches to the harbour are limited to approx. 3 hours either side of high water. A minimum depth of 4 metres is maintained in the harbour at all times to facilitate landing and the service and maintenance of vessels.

Plymouth Trawler Agents Limited was formed by fishermen for fishermen to provide a competitive auction and comprehensive service to fishermen, vessel owners, buyers and merchants.
The Company has a fully professional management, clerical and market team to obtain the maximum return for your catch.
Since its inception in early 1995, the Company has increased sales of fish to auction from Ł800,000 per annum to Ł7.2 million last year.

Local fleet

"Last one out is a sissy" as the local fleet heads for the fishing grounds.

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Inshore vessels have access at all states of the tide.

Larger vessels e.g. beam trawlers should always contact the lock in advance as the approaches to the harbour are limited to approx. 3 hours either side of high water.

A minimum depth of 4 metres is maintained in the harbour at all times to facilitate landing and the service and maintenance of vessels.

Inshore vessels have access at all states
of the tide.

A minimum depth of 4 metres is maintained
in the harbour at all times to facilitate
landing and the service and maintenance
of vessels.