Get Fishing News
Looking for things to do this summer? Get fishing – free or low cost summer holiday events near to you for kids and families
It’s a Summer of Fishing – hundreds of events on right now!
Our Get Fishing Campaign already has hundreds of free or low cost events running this summer school holidays. These have-a-go fishing sessions are hosted by quality assured clubs, fisheries, coaches, volunteers and other organisations, all busy inspiring thousands of people to give fishing a go and get all the proven health and wellbeing benefits that going fishing can give to children and families this summer.
Fishing is for everyone – regardless of age, ability or background – find a Summer of Fishing event right now!
Quick Facts: last year alone Get Fishing helped event organisers:
- Run 1,792 events
- Introduce 35,545 people to fishing
- Provide activity for young people – 75% were under 16
- Help thousands of women and girls discover fishing – 20% were female
- Boost junior fishing licences – up by 20%
FIND A FREE OR LOW-COST FISHING EVENT THIS SUMMER
The Angling Trust’s ‘Get Fishing’ campaign is proudly supported by
Shakespeare, Exclusive Tackle Partner and Angling Direct, Exclusive Retail Partner
as we all work towards getting more people fishing, more often.
The Get Fishing campaign to get more people fishing more often is funded by the Environment Agency from fishing licence income as part of the National Angling Strategic Services contract with the Angling Trust, and Sport England. Children under 13 do not need a licence, and licences for children aged between 13 and 16 are free but you still need to register and receive a licence in order to go fishing. You can get a licence for the full year, for 8 days (ideal for holidays!) or just a day’s fishing.
NOTE: Young children under 13 do not need a licence to fish but an adult person supervising them needs the correct fishing licence to take hold of the rod or to help the child fish with it.
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