Cheeky Monkey Boat Trips

Cheeky Monkey Boat Trips Will be starting third full season with Cheeky Monkey an established Tripper boat based in Appledore, North Devon.

Cheeky Monkey had previously been run by Dave Gabe for 12yrs or more. Cheeky Monkey has been run for the past 12 years or so by Dave Gabe from Appledore. End of last season I have taken over & continuing with River & Fishing Trips. I have been on the estuary as Ferry Skipper since 2011 & have had motor & sail boats prior. Currently hold:
RYA Day Skipper Theory & Practical
RYA Power boat level2
Yac

ht Master Theory. VHF Operators License
Basic First Aid

& for TDC Skippers License DBS checked. Cheeky Monkey is Fully Insured & Licensed by Torridge District Council

Unfortunately I won't be running Fishing or River trips this coming season - due to amongst other things, maintenance ta...
13/03/2026

Unfortunately I won't be running Fishing or River trips this coming season - due to amongst other things, maintenance tasks & upkeep of the boat which hasn't been able to be done due to weather.
Colin Eastman - Lundy Charters, will be keeping the Lundy Murlett in Appledore rather than Clovelly this season.

Hopefully I will be running again in 2027.

It's late wishing everyone a Happy & Prosperous New Year but hope everyone has settled into it!!!!
This year seems to be going quick & April when the licensing can start from is almost upon us!

I'd like to thank everyone who has previously booked 'Cheeky Monkey Boat Trips' & wish you a pleasant visit if you are visiting North Devon again.

Barnstaple Bait & Tackle provide excellent local knowledge & advice for those wishing to fish when visiting.
& thanks to CHris for the support over the past seasons I took on Cheeky Monkey Boat Trips

Also, Anglers Heaven in Bideford.

No trips this week so went out to see what was about!Weather & sea state dead calm 😁although overland was cloudy it was ...
16/10/2025

No trips this week so went out to see what was about!
Weather & sea state dead calm 😁
although overland was cloudy it was pleasant in the estuary.
Sea birds were fishing as well & I caught a red gurnard & an undersized bass but then a small group of seagulls were making a commotion - trolling through I bagged tomorrows supper! A nice sized bass while the gurnard & other bass were returned.
Although not very meaty & bony the gurnards are supposed to be great tasting.

Ferry tomorrow & booked on Saturday if not too gusty!
Sunday evening can manage a 2 hr trip - High Water for 19th 1735 & Sunset 1815 - nights drawing in !

Had a good successful trip this Morn.Weather pleasant although overcast & little to no wind making good conditions.The f...
11/10/2025

Had a good successful trip this Morn.
Weather pleasant although overcast & little to no wind making good conditions.
The fish were biting & bending rods & brought some smiles😁

Smooth hounds, Dogfish & one lucky chap caught his Supper!

All fish apart from 1 safely returned.

Thanks for booking Cheeky Monkey

A Birthday trip this morning!Weather mild & not as much wind as forecast.Shame couldn't catch their Supper but still cau...
27/09/2025

A Birthday trip this morning!
Weather mild & not as much wind as forecast.
Shame couldn't catch their Supper but still caught
a couple of smoothies, dogfish &
a small bass trolling back.
All fish safely returned.

Thanks for choosing Cheeky Monkey

Another early crisp morning trip with great weather.Up & out before the sun & fish were biting!The Smoothies brought som...
25/09/2025

Another early crisp morning trip with great weather.
Up & out before the sun & fish were biting!
The Smoothies brought some smiles & also caught dogfish & bass.
A schoolie & I managed to hook a keeper for tea as had 3 fishermen with experience aboard.

The keeper came in at 68cm & 2.9kg

Thanks for booking cheeky Monkey

What a day!Going to be a nice weekFresh start up before Sun rise & early bird catches a fish!3 species today & all safel...
23/09/2025

What a day!
Going to be a nice week
Fresh start up before Sun rise & early bird catches a fish!
3 species today & all safely returned.
Smooth Hound, Dogfish & a slightly undersized bass.

Thanks for booking Cheeky Monkey

21/09/2025

Weather looking good & settled for next week.
Have a booking just 2 for Tues morning 3hr fishing trip, spaces available
0700 start

A good trip out this aft very mild!& caught a slippery character for 1st time!An eel 😵‍💫Also a nice starry smoothie. 😁Th...
18/09/2025

A good trip out this aft very mild!
& caught a slippery character for 1st time!
An eel 😵‍💫
Also a nice starry smoothie. 😁

Thanks for booking Cheeky Monkey 😁

A visitor had 2 counts of luck today I think!Whilst bailing out Cheeky after the rain I had an enquiry & decided to go o...
16/09/2025

A visitor had 2 counts of luck today I think!
Whilst bailing out Cheeky after the rain I had an enquiry & decided to go out for a fish as well myself.
A drift & a troll produced someone's dinner!
After the rain visibility in the water isn't good so putting this one down to luck 😂
But it's always nicer to be on a boat whatever the weather & it wasn't bad as missed the showers & rain on the Estuary 😁

Still s nice sized fish making a meal for 2.

Yes - providing legal size you can take your catch home.
But you'll have to fillet yourself!

For drifting & trolling fishermen with some experience preferred although I have taken novices.
Drifting involves jigging &/or casting & can depend on how many people aboard.

Despite todays damp weather we had a River Trip this evening!Almost managed to miss showers but always seems better on a...
07/09/2025

Despite todays damp weather we had a River Trip this evening!
Almost managed to miss showers but always seems better on a boat!
Luckily most were passing through & not for long.
Dogs welcome

Thanks for booking Cheeky Monkey

31/08/2025

Gusts & showers frorecast for coming week but will be running when possible but not until Wednesday

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