Get Fishing News
02 May 2025
Londoners take up fishing and join a ‘family of anglers’ who share a love of nature in the capital
A ‘breathtaking’ short film celebrating the community contributions of a renowned angler aims to encourage more Londoners to take up fishing and join a ‘family of anglers’ who share a love of nature in the capital.
Brigepal, 57, a keen angler from Hackney, has been selected by the Angling Trust to share his powerful connection to fishing in the capital, hoping to inspire the next generation of anglers.
The mini-documentary joins the We Fish As One YouTube series, featuring beautifully shot vignettes of anglers from diverse backgrounds who have found their way into the sport through various means and life circumstances.
“In fishing, we are a family. You are an angler; I am an angler. I’ve made lifelong friends. I’m very grateful to angling, and similarly, it does not matter what background, race, or gender you come from—it’s all about what you catch and how you did it.”
“The only barriers in fishing are the ones you put up yourself. No matter the rain, sleet, or snow, this is what I love. It’s the reason I get up at silly hours in the morning.”
“I’m worried that we may lose future generations of anglers to mobile devices, iPads, and screens. Angling is such a great activity for the wellbeing of young people, and I’ve seen firsthand the benefits it can have, especially among those with autism and ADHD.”
The Get Fishing campaign is funded by
The Angling Trust’s 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 before you go fishing. You can get a licence for the full year, for 8 days (ideal for holidays!) or just a day’s fishing.
NOTE: Although young children who are under 13 year old do not need a licence to fish, the person supervising them needs to have the proper fishing licence before they take hold of the fishing rod or help the child fish with it.
Get Fishing is Proudly Supported by
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.
If there’s something that you cannot find here to help you start fishing or return to angling, please contact your local Regional Angling Development Officer – you can find the nearest one to where you want to go fishing here.
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