Approximately 40 vessels work the local waters - from one man in an open 19 footer like WH148 - to 4 men on a modern enclosed 50 footer like Portland Isle and Isle of Portland.

Over the years, in these waters man has used his ingenuity to trap fish in a variety of ways including; Set Netting, Surround Netting, Seine Netting in Lerrets, Long-lining and modern day Trawling.

Nowadays - due to its high quality, about 90% of locally trawled fish is sent direct to Brixham Market in Devon and then on to Billingsgate in London.

95% of locally caught shellfish is exported to France and Spain in vivier trucks . Each truck load has an end market value of up to 300% more than the price paid at the quay.