Ethan gets his Gold Get Fishing Award – young people can earn to fish this summer

Congratulations to Ethan for earning his Gold Angling Trust Get Fishing Award at Witham Grange Glamping, Dry Doddington Village, Lincolnshire, recently.

Ethan is doing really well and is benefiting so much from coming to the Mending Lines fishing sessions, always going home telling his family all about his fishing experience with a big smile on his face!

Witham Grange Glamping offers an idyllic escape into nature. Whether you’re seeking a peaceful retreat, a romantic getaway, or a unique outdoor experience with friends, family or colleagues, their site is designed to help you unwind, reconnect, and enjoy the beauty of the countryside. ‘Sharing the Love of Nature’ is at the forefront of their family run site and they invite you to enjoy the wildlife and habitat that they’ve created as much as they do!

At the heart of Witham Grange Glamping lies their carefully designed, man-made pond – a thriving ecosystem that embodies their commitment to sustainability and wildlife conservation. Built to encourage biodiversity, this tranquil water feature is home to a variety of fish species, including Common Carp, Mirror Carp, Crucian Carp, Roach, Rudd, Skimmer Bream, and Tench. The pond not only provides a serene spot for guests to relax by the water but also serves as a vital habitat for local wildlife, supporting birds, insects, and amphibians. By incorporating natural planting and sustainable water management, they have created a balanced environment where nature can flourish, offering guests a true escape into the beauty of the outdoors. Ethan not only achieved his Gold Get Fishing Award by catching many fish there, but had a super time too!

If you’re new to fishing or want to give it a go for the first time – there are lots of ways to get started. Find out about events for newcomers to get into fishing, with free or low cost have-a-go-sessions to discover what fishing is all about, plus places to go fishing, what to use, the best baits and fishing tackle and where to buy it at www.anglingtrust.net/getfishing

Get Fishing events and Get Fishing Awards events are added to our website and social media all the time and at the moment, during our popular Spring into Fishing programme, every single day! So please check our Get Fishing events diary for new events near to you.

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.