Fishing UK Specialist Angler & Angling Writer, Andrew Kennedy | Pike Perch Barbel Carp Lure Coarse British angler writing about fishing and specialist angling
On this page I’ve compiled a list of all the free-to-attend events I can find, where children can have a go at fishing, under the guidance and supervision of qualified angling coaches & instructors.
Below is a list of fishing events – FREE to attend for children – during the school holidays this year. This list concentrates on events close to Derby, Chesterfield and Nottingham.
Besides the curated list of events below, there are some excellent online resources to find fishing events, taster sessions, open days and free coaching events in the East Midlands, such as:
- FREE Let’s Go Family Fishing events in the East Midlands by Get Fishing! / Angling Trust – East Midlands event finder
- FREE Fishing Event Finder by Let’s Fish! / Canal & River Trust
- Free Fishing Event Finder by Protecting Club Fishing Water & Wildlife (PCFWW)
- Angling Events and Summer Fishing Camps in Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire by Junior Fishing
- “The Boy and the Trout” book review – a children’s book to inspire an interest in fishing and the outdoors
IMPORTANT! It is a legal requirement for all anglers aged over 12 to be in posession of a valid Rod Licence when fishing. Rod licences for 13 to 16 year olds are FREE – but you still need to register for one. These can be purchased instantly online here (only buy rod licences from the official Gov website to avoid extra fees), or by calling the Environment Agency’s Rod Licence service on 0344 800 5386.
2019 Summer Holidays Angling Events Listings – Free Fishing Taster Sessions & Learn-to-Fish Events in Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire
Date: | Thursday 25th July 2019 |
Event Name: | Free Let’s Fish! – Nottingham – Learn to Fish Sessions |
Time: | 10.00am – 4.30pm |
Location: | Nottingham & Beeston Canal, Canal Street, Nottingham, NG1 7EJ (The fishing area will be situated in front of the Law Courts.) Find this free Let’s Fish event on Google Maps. |
Event Description: | This free-to-attend event is part of the Canal & River Trust’s Let’s Fish! campaign to encourage more people to learn and enjoy angling. Let’s Fish! is free to attend as part of our work as a waterways and wellbeing charity, to help everyone get out, get active and make their lives better by water. Whether you have fished before or have always wanted to try, join us at our open day, come along and learn to fish from our team of professional, fully qualified angling coaches. All the bait and equipment is provided, so all you need to do is book in and turn up on the day. This is a ticketed event – although tickets are free – and advance booking is advised, although there may be some spare fishing slots available on the day. |
Event Organiser: | Canal & River Trust Angling |
Event Contact: | Free Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-lets-fish-nottingham-learn-to-fish-sessions-tickets-62201626740 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Canalrivertrustangling/ |
Further Info: | Please park responsibly To give you every opportunity to take part, please book one slot at a time per person, spare spaces will be offered on the day when available. Please arrive 15 minutes before your booked slot. If you are late you’ll still be accommodated, but may have to wait until a suitable slot becomes available. If you’re coming along as a spectator remember to bring a folding chair as you need to be seated during the fishing session. Let’s Fish! You can now support the work our teams do with children and families and make a donation on our website. |
Date: | Thursday 1st August 2019 |
Event Name: | Free Let’s Fish! – Nottingham – Learn to Fish Sessions |
Time: | 10.00am – 4.30pm |
Location: | Nottingham & Beeston Canal, Canal Street, Nottingham, NG1 7EJ (The fishing area will be situated in front of the Law Courts.) Find this free Let’s Fish event on Google Maps. |
Event Description: | This free-to-attend event is part of the Canal & River Trust’s Let’s Fish! campaign to encourage more people to learn and enjoy angling. Let’s Fish! is free to attend as part of our work as a waterways and wellbeing charity, to help everyone get out, get active and make their lives better by water. Whether you have fished before or have always wanted to try, join us at our open day, come along and learn to fish from our team of professional, fully qualified angling coaches. All the bait and equipment is provided, so all you need to do is book in and turn up on the day. This is a ticketed event – although tickets are free – and advance booking is advised, although there may be some spare fishing slots available on the day. |
Event Organiser: | Canal & River Trust Angling |
Event Contact: | Free Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-lets-fish-nottingham-learn-to-fish-sessions-tickets-62202549500 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Canalrivertrustangling/ |
Further Info: | Please park responsibly To give you every opportunity to take part, please book one slot at a time per person, spare spaces will be offered on the day when available. Please arrive 15 minutes before your booked slot. If you are late you’ll still be accommodated, but may have to wait until a suitable slot becomes available. If you’re coming along as a spectator remember to bring a folding chair as you need to be seated during the fishing session. Let’s Fish! You can now support the work our teams do with children and families and make a donation on our website. |
Date: | Sunday 4th August 2019 |
Event Name: | PCFWW ‘Learn to Fish’ 2019 Event at Press Manor Fishing Lakes |
Time: | 10.00am – 4.00pm |
Location: | Press Manor Fishing Lakes, Birkin Lane, Wingerworth, Derbyshire S45 0LQ (near Chesterfield). Find Press Manor Fishing Lakes on Google Maps. |
Event Description: | Free to attend “Learn to Fish” event, aimed at introducing children to angling, or developing their skills with trained angling coaches. Large event, held at an established 3 lake fishery (coarse, carp & trout lake) with trade stands, angling-related information and refreshments. |
Event Organiser: | PCFWW (Protecting Club Fishing Water & Wildlife) |
Event Contact: | Tel: 07950 15 60 60 Email: contact@pcfww.co.uk Event Flyer Download (PDF) Event Flyer Download (JPG) |
Further Info: | FREE Admission & Car Parking. Youngsters fish for free on our coarse lake with one of our experienced volunteers in attendance. 300 youngsters attended this event in 2018! Open to all fishing abilities – including absolute beginners. All fishing equipment supplied. No need to bring any fishing equipment with you. Youngsters have to be accompanied with a parent or guardian at all times. Casting Demonstrations by experts; Bernie Maher AAPGAI – Fly-fishing Peter Ardfield AAPGAI – Fly-fishing Salmon Casting Demonstrations. Fly-tying demonstrations. Coarse Fishing Casting Demonstrations. Entomology. Trade stands. Derbyshire Police Wildlife Crime Unit stand. Environment Agency stand. Make it a family day out!  |
Date: | Saturday 10th August 2019 |
Event Name: | Free Let’s Fish! – Derby – Learn to Fish Sessions – Pride Of Derby AC |
Time: | 10.00am – 4.30pm |
Location: | Trent and Mersey Canal Heath Lane, Findern, Derby, DE65 6AR (Park in the Nadee Indian Restaurant car park, follow the footpath over the bridge to the fishing event on the opposite side of the canal.) Find this free Let’s Fish event on Google Maps. |
Event Description: | This free-to-attend event is part of the Canal & River Trust’s Let’s Fish! campaign to encourage more people to learn and enjoy angling. Let’s Fish! is free to attend as part of our work as a waterways and wellbeing charity, to help everyone get out, get active and make their lives better by water. Whether you have fished before or have always wanted to try, join us at our open day, come along and learn to fish from our team of professional, fully qualified angling coaches. All the bait and equipment is provided, so all you need to do is book in and turn up on the day. This is a ticketed event – although tickets are free – and advance booking is advised, although there may be some spare fishing slots available on the day. |
Event Organiser: | Canal & River Trust Angling Pride of Derby Angling Club |
Event Contact: | Free Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-lets-fish-derby-learn-to-fish-sessions-pride-of-derby-ac-tickets-62042595072 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Canalrivertrustangling/ |
Further Info: | Please park responsibly To give you every opportunity to take part, please book one slot at a time per person, spare spaces will be offered on the day when available. Please arrive 15 minutes before your booked slot. If you are late you’ll still be accommodated, but may have to wait until a suitable slot becomes available. If you’re coming along as a spectator remember to bring a folding chair as you need to be seated during the fishing session. Let’s Fish! You can now support the work our teams do with children and families and make a donation on our website. |
Date: | Wednesday 14th August 2019 |
Event Name: | Free Let’s Fish! – Nottingham – Learn to Fish Sessions |
Time: | 10.00am – 4.30pm |
Location: | Nottingham & Beeston Canal, Canal Street, Nottingham, NG1 7EJ (The fishing area will be situated in front of the Law Courts.) Find this free Let’s Fish event on Google Maps. |
Event Description: | This free-to-attend event is part of the Canal & River Trust’s Let’s Fish! campaign to encourage more people to learn and enjoy angling. Let’s Fish! is free to attend as part of our work as a waterways and wellbeing charity, to help everyone get out, get active and make their lives better by water. Whether you have fished before or have always wanted to try, join us at our open day, come along and learn to fish from our team of professional, fully qualified angling coaches. All the bait and equipment is provided, so all you need to do is book in and turn up on the day. This is a ticketed event – although tickets are free – and advance booking is advised, although there may be some spare fishing slots available on the day. |
Event Organiser: | Canal & River Trust Angling |
Event Contact: | Free Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-lets-fish-nottingham-learn-to-fish-sessions-tickets-62202702959 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Canalrivertrustangling/ |
Further Info: | Please park responsibly To give you every opportunity to take part, please book one slot at a time per person, spare spaces will be offered on the day when available. Please arrive 15 minutes before your booked slot. If you are late you’ll still be accommodated, but may have to wait until a suitable slot becomes available. If you’re coming along as a spectator remember to bring a folding chair as you need to be seated during the fishing session. Let’s Fish! You can now support the work our teams do with children and families and make a donation on our website. |
Date: | Saturday 17th August 2019 |
Event Name: | Free Let’s Fish! – Derby – Learn to Fish Sessions – Pride Of Derby AC |
Time: | 10.00am – 4.30pm |
Location: | Trent and Mersey Canal Heath Lane, Findern, Derby, DE65 6AR (Park in the Nadee Indian Restaurant car park, follow the footpath over the bridge to the fishing event on the opposite side of the canal.) Find this free Let’s Fish event on Google Maps. |
Event Description: | This free-to-attend event is part of the Canal & River Trust’s Let’s Fish! campaign to encourage more people to learn and enjoy angling. Let’s Fish! is free to attend as part of our work as a waterways and wellbeing charity, to help everyone get out, get active and make their lives better by water. Whether you have fished before or have always wanted to try, join us at our open day, come along and learn to fish from our team of professional, fully qualified angling coaches. All the bait and equipment is provided, so all you need to do is book in and turn up on the day. This is a ticketed event – although tickets are free – and advance booking is advised, although there may be some spare fishing slots available on the day. |
Event Organiser: | Canal & River Trust Angling Pride of Derby Angling Club |
Event Contact: | Free Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-lets-fish-derby-learn-to-fish-sessions-pride-of-derby-ac-tickets-62042661270 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Canalrivertrustangling/ |
Further Info: | Please park responsibly To give you every opportunity to take part, please book one slot at a time per person, spare spaces will be offered on the day when available. Please arrive 15 minutes before your booked slot. If you are late you’ll still be accommodated, but may have to wait until a suitable slot becomes available. If you’re coming along as a spectator remember to bring a folding chair as you need to be seated during the fishing session. Let’s Fish! You can now support the work our teams do with children and families and make a donation on our website. |
Date: | Wednesday 21st August 2019 |
Event Name: | Free Let’s Fish! – Nottingham – Learn to Fish Sessions |
Time: | 10.00am – 4.30pm |
Location: | Nottingham & Beeston Canal, Canal Street, Nottingham, NG1 7EJ (The fishing area will be situated in front of the Law Courts.) Find this free Let’s Fish event on Google Maps. |
Event Description: | This free-to-attend event is part of the Canal & River Trust’s Let’s Fish! campaign to encourage more people to learn and enjoy angling. Let’s Fish! is free to attend as part of our work as a waterways and wellbeing charity, to help everyone get out, get active and make their lives better by water. Whether you have fished before or have always wanted to try, join us at our open day, come along and learn to fish from our team of professional, fully qualified angling coaches. All the bait and equipment is provided, so all you need to do is book in and turn up on the day. This is a ticketed event – although tickets are free – and advance booking is advised, although there may be some spare fishing slots available on the day. |
Event Organiser: | Canal & River Trust Angling |
Event Contact: | Free Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-lets-fish-nottingham-learn-to-fish-sessions-tickets-62202936658 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Canalrivertrustangling/ |
Further Info: | Please park responsibly To give you every opportunity to take part, please book one slot at a time per person, spare spaces will be offered on the day when available. Please arrive 15 minutes before your booked slot. If you are late you’ll still be accommodated, but may have to wait until a suitable slot becomes available. If you’re coming along as a spectator remember to bring a folding chair as you need to be seated during the fishing session. Let’s Fish! You can now support the work our teams do with children and families and make a donation on our website. |
Date: | Wednesday 21st August 2019 |
Event Name: | Free Let’s Go Family Fishing at Mill Dam, Derby |
Time: | 2:00pm – 7.00pm |
Location: | Mill Dam, Markeaton Street, Derby, DE22 3AW Find this Let’s Go Family Fishing event on Google Maps. |
Event Description: |
The event is free but booking as required – it’s a fantastic opportunity to try fishing. Please register in advance using the contact details below. Let’s Go Family Fishing events are fun, social & safe fishing days for family groups. The angling activities on offer are designed to encourage adults, children and young people to discover what angling is all about and take up angling. You’ll find out how to use fishing tackle and bait to catch fish and return them safely. Let’s Go Family Fishing Volunteers overseeing the event will also provide you with more info about your local club or fishery so you know how to go fishing again next time. Perfect for: Families of all ages and experience levels – complete newcomers very welcome! Parents and grandparents – just bring the kids along and have a go yourself. It doesn’t matter if you are an experienced angler yourself or a complete beginner – come and #getfishing! |
Event Organiser: | Let’s Go Family Fishing by Get Fishing / Angling Trust |
Event Contact: | Event Contact: Angling Trust Contact: |
Further Info: |
Tackle & bait will be provided on the day. Just come along – no need to bring anything! Anything else? Outdoor events are weather dependent so please bring something to keep you dry and/or sunblock and a drink. Disability information: Volunteers and coaches at “Let’s Go Family Fishing” events are provided with essential best practice guidance on working with and planning events for disabled and mobility impaired people. Please check with the venue contact for specific details of facilities available. Don’t Forget! Adults and juniors over 12 will need a rod licence (FREE FOR UNDER 16s) – adult day licences are just £3.75 and can be purchased online, at a Post Office branch or by calling 0344 800 5386. Junior licences for ages 13-16 are currently FREE. No rod licence needed for under 12’s. More info here: https://www.postoffice.co.uk/rod-fishing-licence |
Date: | Saturday 24th August 2019 |
Event Name: | Free Let’s Fish! – Derby – Learn to Fish Sessions – Pride Of Derby AC |
Time: | 10.00am – 4.30pm |
Location: | Trent and Mersey Canal Heath Lane, Findern, Derby, DE65 6AR (Park in the Nadee Indian Restaurant car park, follow the footpath over the bridge to the fishing event on the opposite side of the canal.) Find this free Let’s Fish event on Google Maps. |
Event Description: | This free-to-attend event is part of the Canal & River Trust’s Let’s Fish! campaign to encourage more people to learn and enjoy angling. Let’s Fish! is free to attend as part of our work as a waterways and wellbeing charity, to help everyone get out, get active and make their lives better by water. Whether you have fished before or have always wanted to try, join us at our open day, come along and learn to fish from our team of professional, fully qualified angling coaches. All the bait and equipment is provided, so all you need to do is book in and turn up on the day. This is a ticketed event – although tickets are free – and advance booking is advised, although there may be some spare fishing slots available on the day. |
Event Organiser: | Canal & River Trust Angling Pride of Derby Angling Club |
Event Contact: | Free Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-lets-fish-derby-learn-to-fish-sessions-pride-of-derby-ac-tickets-60536216453 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Canalrivertrustangling/ |
Further Info: | Please park responsibly To give you every opportunity to take part, please book one slot at a time per person, spare spaces will be offered on the day when available. Please arrive 15 minutes before your booked slot. If you are late you’ll still be accommodated, but may have to wait until a suitable slot becomes available. If you’re coming along as a spectator remember to bring a folding chair as you need to be seated during the fishing session. Let’s Fish! You can now support the work our teams do with children and families and make a donation on our website. |
Date: | Saturday 24th August 2019 |
Event Name: | Free Let’s Go Family Fishing at Brewery Ponds, Shardlow (near Derby) |
Time: | 10.30am – 2.00pm |
Location: | Brewery Ponds, London Road, Shardlow, Derby, DE72 2HN Find this Let’s Go Family Fishing event on Google Maps. |
Event Description: |
This free-to-attend event is part of the Angling Trust’s Let’s Go Family Fishing campaign to encourage families to learn and enjoy angling. The event is free but booking as required – it’s a fantastic opportunity to try fishing. Please register in advance using the contact details below. Let’s Go Family Fishing events are fun, social & safe fishing days for family groups. The angling activities on offer are designed to encourage adults, children and young people to discover what angling is all about and take up angling. You’ll find out how to use fishing tackle and bait to catch fish and return them safely. Let’s Go Family Fishing Volunteers overseeing the event will also provide you with more info about your local club or fishery so you know how to go fishing again next time. Perfect for: Families of all ages and experience levels – complete newcomers very welcome! Parents and grandparents – just bring the kids along and have a go yourself. It doesn’t matter if you are an experienced angler yourself or a complete beginner – come and #getfishing! |
Event Organiser: | Let’s Go Family Fishing by Get Fishing / Angling Trust |
Event Contact: | Event Contact: Angling Trust Contact: |
Further Info: |
Tackle & bait will be provided on the day. Just come along – no need to bring anything! Anything else? Outdoor events are weather dependent so please bring something to keep you dry and/or sunblock and a drink. Disability information: Volunteers and coaches at “Let’s Go Family Fishing” events are provided with essential best practice guidance on working with and planning events for disabled and mobility impaired people. Please check with the venue contact for specific details of facilities available. Don’t Forget! Adults and juniors over 12 will need a rod licence (FREE FOR UNDER 16s) – adult day licences are just £3.75 and can be purchased online, at a Post Office branch or by calling 0344 800 5386. Junior licences for ages 13-16 are currently FREE. No rod licence needed for under 12’s. More info here: https://www.postoffice.co.uk/rod-fishing-licence |
Date: | Sunday 25th August 2019 |
Event Name: | Free Let’s Go Family Fishing at Woodrow’s Pond, Derby |
Time: | 10.30am – 2.00pm |
Location: | Woodrows Pond, Off Haslams Lane, Derby, DE22 1EB Find this Let’s Go Family Fishing event on Google Maps. |
Event Description: |
This free-to-attend event is part of the Angling Trust’s Let’s Go Family Fishing campaign to encourage families to learn and enjoy angling. The event is free but booking as required – it’s a fantastic opportunity to try fishing. Please register in advance using the contact details below. Let’s Go Family Fishing events are fun, social & safe fishing days for family groups. The angling activities on offer are designed to encourage adults, children and young people to discover what angling is all about and take up angling. You’ll find out how to use fishing tackle and bait to catch fish and return them safely. Let’s Go Family Fishing Volunteers overseeing the event will also provide you with more info about your local club or fishery so you know how to go fishing again next time. Perfect for: Families of all ages and experience levels – complete newcomers very welcome! Parents and grandparents – just bring the kids along and have a go yourself. It doesn’t matter if you are an experienced angler yourself or a complete beginner – come and #getfishing! |
Event Organiser: | Let’s Go Family Fishing by Get Fishing / Angling Trust |
Event Contact: | Event Contact: Angling Trust Contact: |
Further Info: |
Tackle & bait will be provided on the day. Just come along – no need to bring anything! Anything else? Outdoor events are weather dependent so please bring something to keep you dry and/or sunblock and a drink. Disability information: Volunteers and coaches at “Let’s Go Family Fishing” events are provided with essential best practice guidance on working with and planning events for disabled and mobility impaired people. Please check with the venue contact for specific details of facilities available. Don’t Forget! Adults and juniors over 12 will need a rod licence (FREE FOR UNDER 16s) – adult day licences are just £3.75 and can be purchased online, at a Post Office branch or by calling 0344 800 5386. Junior licences for ages 13-16 are currently FREE. No rod licence needed for under 12’s. More info here: https://www.postoffice.co.uk/rod-fishing-licence |
Date: | Wednesday 28th August 2019 |
Event Name: | Free Let’s Fish! – Nottingham – Learn to Fish Sessions |
Time: | 10.00am – 4.30pm |
Location: | Nottingham & Beeston Canal, Canal Street, Nottingham, NG1 7EJ (The fishing area will be situated in front of the Law Courts.) Find this free Let’s Fish event on Google Maps. |
Event Description: | This free-to-attend event is part of the Canal & River Trust’s Let’s Fish! campaign to encourage more people to learn and enjoy angling. Let’s Fish! is free to attend as part of our work as a waterways and wellbeing charity, to help everyone get out, get active and make their lives better by water. Whether you have fished before or have always wanted to try, join us at our open day, come along and learn to fish from our team of professional, fully qualified angling coaches. All the bait and equipment is provided, so all you need to do is book in and turn up on the day. This is a ticketed event – although tickets are free – and advance booking is advised, although there may be some spare fishing slots available on the day. |
Event Organiser: | Canal & River Trust Angling |
Event Contact: | Free Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-lets-fish-nottingham-learn-to-fish-sessions-tickets-62248300342 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Canalrivertrustangling/ |
Further Info: | Please park responsibly To give you every opportunity to take part, please book one slot at a time per person, spare spaces will be offered on the day when available. Please arrive 15 minutes before your booked slot. If you are late you’ll still be accommodated, but may have to wait until a suitable slot becomes available. If you’re coming along as a spectator remember to bring a folding chair as you need to be seated during the fishing session. Let’s Fish! You can now support the work our teams do with children and families and make a donation on our website. |
Date: | 30th August 2019 until 1st September 2019 |
Event Name: | Free Let’s Go Family Fishing at Chatsworth House (Part of Chatsworth Country Fair) |
Time: | 9.30am – 3.30pm daily |
Location: | River Wye, Chatsworth House, Chatsworth, Bakewell, DE45 1PP Find this Let’s Go Family Fishing event on Google Maps. |
Event Description: |
Let’s Go Family Fishing events are fun, social & safe fishing days for family groups. The angling activities on offer are designed to encourage adults, children and young people to discover what angling is all about and take up angling. You’ll find out how to use fishing tackle and bait to catch fish and return them safely. Let’s Go Family Fishing Volunteers overseeing the event will also provide you with more info about your local club or fishery so you know how to go fishing again next time. |
Event Organiser: | Let’s Go Family Fishing by Get Fishing / Angling Trust |
Event Contact: | Daniel Williams – Angling Development Officer (North) daniel.williams@anglingtrust.net 07854 240 368 |
Further Info: |
Tackle, bait or lures and flies will be provided on the day. Just come along – no need to bring anything! Anything else? Outdoor events are weather dependent so please bring something to keep you dry and/or sunblock and a drink. For events including “game angling” we recommend that you wear a hat and glasses/sunglasses to protect your head and eyes while casting. Don’t Forget! Adults and juniors over 12 will need a rod licence (FREE FOR UNDER 16s) – adult day licences are just £3.75 and can be purchased online, at a Post Office branch or by calling 0344 800 5386. Junior licences for ages 13-16 are currently FREE. No rod licence needed for under 12’s. More info here: https://www.postoffice.co.uk/rod-fishing-licence |
Date: | Saturday 7th September 2019 |
Event Name: | Get Into Angling at Aldecar Lane Fishery, Langley Mill |
Time: | 10.30am – 12.30pm |
Location: | Aldercar Lane Fishery, Aldercar Lane, Langley Mill, Nottingham, NG16 4HJ Find this Let’s Go Family Fishing event on Google Maps. |
Event Description: |
This event is part of the Angling Trust’s Get Into Angling campaign to encourage families to learn and enjoy angling. This event is may not be free (if there is a charge, it is a very low cost) and booking as required – it’s a fantastic opportunity to try fishing. Please enquire about cost and booking using the contact details below. Never been fishing before? Always wanted to try? Puzzled by all the kit, what to do and where to go? We’re providing regular fishing sessions for complete beginners age 11-25 who don’t know where, how or who to go fishing with, and need tackle to get into angling. Run by friendly, quality assured coaches at great venues to give you the skills and confidence to get out there and get fishing. This is a great opportunity to get into fishing or to develop your fishing skills. Equipment is available for those that require it. So come on – Get Into Angling! Additional Info: A brilliant opportunity to not only get into fishing but improve your angling skills and confidence over a number of sessions and matches led by Licenced Angling Coach Ian Wilks. Type of Fishing: General coarse fishing. Perfect for: Anyone who wants to get into fishing and isn’t sure how to start. If you or someone you know is looking for the perfect introduction to an activity that will get you outdoors, teach you new skills, set a challenge and give you something to do with friends and family, here’s the ideal opportunity to come and get into angling! What happens on the day: Help will be given to encourage young people who haven’t been fishing or only have limited experience, to get into angling. Licensed Level 2 Coaches will show you how to set up fishing tackle before moving on to catch fish and return them. The coach will also provide you with more information about your local fishing club and places to go. By the end of the Get Into Angling sessions you will have enough confidence and knowledge to go fishing straight away and will have met people to go with. |
Event Organiser: | Get Into Angling / Angling Trust |
Event Contact: | Enquiries & Booking: Angling Trust Contact: |
Further Info: |
What happens on the day: Help will be given to encourage young people who haven’t been fishing or only have limited experience, to get into angling. Licensed Level 2 Coaches will show you how to set up fishing tackle before moving on to catch fish and return them. The coach will also provide you with more information about your local fishing club and places to go. By the end of the Get Into Angling sessions you will have enough confidence and knowledge to go fishing straight away and will have met people to go with. Tackle & bait: Everything is provided – just come along. Disability information: Coaches licensed by the Angling Trust are provided with essential best practice guidance on working with and planning events for disabled people. Please check with the event contact for specific details of facilities available. Know someone who wants to go fishing? Angling is a great way of relaxing and learning in the outdoors and is really cheap to get into, so if you’ve got a friend who wants to start fishing, please tell them about Get Into Angling sessions and encourage them to make contact, or you can call us on their behalf. Don’t Forget! Adults and juniors over 12 will need a rod licence (FREE FOR UNDER 16s) – adult day licences are just £3.75 and can be purchased online, at a Post Office branch or by calling 0344 800 5386. Junior licences for ages 13-16 are currently FREE. No rod licence needed for under 12’s. More info here: https://www.postoffice.co.uk/rod-fishing-licence |
I haven’t been able to fit all of the events on this page, so please visit the “Events” page to view more listings for free fishing events for children: https://www.just-fish.co.uk/events/.
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