Get Fishing events are fun, friendly and safe have-a-go at fishing sessions for families and individuals of all abilities

Come and try fishing at our quality assured angling events, discover new skills and enjoy some time together outdoors. Everything you need is provided on the day and our friendly volunteers will make you welcome.

IMPORTANT BOOKING INFO: 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: 9.30am – 4.00pm

Venue: Otley Pond, Old Pool Road, Otley, LS21 1EA

Type of Fishing: Coarse

Additional information: This is a Young Persons event

Perfect for: Young people of all experience levels are welcome. Under 18s, or vulnerable people under 21 must be booked on and accompanied by a responsible adult.

What happens on the day: You’ll find out how to use fishing fishing rods and tackle to catch and return fish safely. Get Fishing Volunteers will be on hand to help so you know how to go fishing again next time.

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: The Environment Agency has donated a fishing licence to cover you while you fish at any Get Fishing event in freshwater. After the event you will need to get a fishing licence before you go again, it’s free for anyone under 16 and you don’t need one to fish in the sea. Full info on getting a fishing licence before you go fishing again is at the bottom of this page

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:

Jamie Houlders
07460 038 537
[email protected]

ANGLING TRUST CONTACT

Mark Gambles
07494 784 492
[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.