Get Fishing Award events take you on the first steps of your angling journey

From the unforgettable excitement of catching your first fish, through to setting up your own tackle, safely returning the fish you catch, and getting the correct Environment Agency fishing licence – all in a simple, three-step programme!

1 – Have a Go – Bronze Award

Have a go at fishing to find out what angling is all about.

2 – Beginner – Silver Award

Get a more in-depth guide to fishing.

3 – New Angler – Gold Award

Get ready to go fishing on your own, and have the correct fishing licence.

IMPORTANT BOOKING INFO: These events are for children that are brand new to fishing only. Pupils need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The pupils cannot be members of the Farnham Angling Society. Depending on spaces, pupils can book to return for the following 2 hour session or just attend one. Meet at Alice Holt main car park half hour before each session. You MUST contact the Event Primary Contact before coming to this event. See contact details below. They will let you know about time-slots and booking-in procedures. Walk-ons cannot be accepted.

Cost: Free

Times: Session 1: 09.00am – 11.00am. Session 2: 12.00noon to 2.00pm

Venue: Lodge Pond at Alice Holt Forest, Surrey, GU10 4LF

Type of Fishing: Coarse

Perfect for: These events are for children that are brand new to fishing only. Pupils need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The children cannot be members of the Farnham Angling Society.

Fishing tackle: Tackle and everything else to catch a fish will be provided to use on the day – you do not need to bring any with you.

Fishing licence: You do not need to have a fishing licence to take part in the Get Fishing Awards, because the Gold Award will show you how to get a licence for when you go again in a river, lake or canal. More info below about fishing licences.

Do I need to bring anything with me…? This is an outdoor event so please bring something to keep you dry, sunblock and a drink. For events including “game angling” we recommend you bring a hat and glasses/sunglasses to protect your head and eyes while casting.

Health and disability information: Volunteers and coaches at Get Fishing events are provided with guidance on planning events for disabled and mobility impaired people. Please check with the Event Primary Contact about the facilities available.

EVENT PRIMARY CONTACT FOR THIS EVENT:

Rob Hill
07788 565 768
[email protected]

ANGLING TRUST CONTACT

Graham Mabey
07946 263 131
[email protected]
Regional Angling Development Officer, Angling Trust

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: Although young children who are under 13 year old do not need a licence to fish, the person supervising them needs the proper fishing licence to take hold of the rod or to help the child fish with it.