Stories

We Will Not Look Away

WE ARE BLACK FISH | 15/10/2025

This summer, the sea held both joy and sorrow. It began as an ordinary day at sea. Our Black Fish Captains, Corynne and Edwina, set out on a small, chartered fishing boat in search of seabass, hoping for a good catch and soaking up the late summer sun...

You Don't Want These Greater Weaver Problems! Fish Warning

Alexis | 07/01/2025

The UK isn’t known for venomous animals, but we do happen to have a highly venomous species of fish - The Greater Weaver. Recently, on a boat fishing trip out in Dover, we spoke to the captain who mentioned this badman of a fish, and how a sting from it was not only excruciating, but turned his finger black!

Starter’s fishing kit

WE ARE BLACK FISH | 09/12/2024

Learn the essentials items needed to go fishing. Fishing Pliers - used for removing the hook from fish and as scissors. Knife - for cutting line, chopping up bait and dispatching of fish. Grip Weights - make sure the weight is suitable for the rod, usually around 4-8oz...

More Than a Name: The Meaning Behind 'Black Fish’

WE ARE BLACK FISH | 07/10/2024

The name "Black Fish" holds a depth of meaning that started before our fishing group; it stems from a powerful experience I had while watching the documentary of the same name, which explores the lives of orcas in captivity at SeaWorld.

Fishing for beginners - the basics

Alexis | 01/10/2024

This is post is about shore fishing (sea fishing) at the beach. Fishing is a peaceful and rewarding way to connect with nature. If you’re new to it, here are a few basic steps to get you started...

why black fish is important

Alexis | 27/09/2024

Fishing in the UK conjures up a very White, male, older generation persona; it certainly felt inaccessible to me, even though I really wanted to fish. At Black Fish, we are working hard to foster our connection with nature while learning valuable skills like fishing within a safe and nourishing community.

“big fish” in Falmouth, Jamaica

WE ARE BLACK FISH | 27/09/2024

Fishing at Falmouth in Jamaica by Speech Debelle. I’d passed this fisherman’s spot a few times and mustered the courage to pull over one day. I told them I was writing a book about fishing and would like to essentially learn from them.

the art of fishing (JAMAICAn style)

WE ARE BLACK FISH | 28/05/2019

In Falmouth, Jamaica, fishermen utilise a traditional technique that involves small motorised wooden boats equipped with a unique pulling system, specifically designed for targeting larger fish. Here’s how it works...

black people and water - a little history

Alexis | 28/05/2019

The history of black people in the UK is long and complex, and it is closely tied to the history of the British Empire and its involvement in the transatlantic slave trade. The presence of black individuals in Britain has been recorded as far back as Roman times, but the population remained relatively small until the 16th century.