Learn to fish with our team of professionally qualified and licensed angling coaches. All bait, equipment, permits and licence are provided.

This event is run by Canal and River Trust Coaches from Taunton Angling Association

Overview,

All of our 2026 events will be chargeable at a subsidised fee of £5, plus booking fee, per hour coaching slot.

Learn to fish with our team of professionally qualified and licensed angling coaches. All bait, equipment, permits and licence are provided, saving you the cost of buying an Enrivonment Agency 1 day rod licence. You'll be taught the basics of fishing tackle, how to correctly hold a pole, bait the hook, recognise bites, land and unhook fish and much more. We'll also advise on best value for equipment to help you get started on your own and point you in the direction of a suitable local club or academy when you are ready for it. All you need to do now is to book in and turn up on time on the day. If you decide you would like to return multiple times, our coaches can provide you with a free copy of our Let's Fish certification programme booklet to support you on your fishing journey.

Booking information

Please book one time slot per person, ensuring the ticket is in the correct name of the actual participant who intends to fish. Multiple bookings using the same participants name won't be accepted. On event day, arrive 5 to 10 minutes before your allocated start time. All children must be accompanied by an adult. If you sign up to our national celebration development programme you may return to Let's Fish events as many times as you wish.

Directions:

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Who are these events for?

The one-hour sessions are open to all adults and children aged from SIX years old and upwards who are seriously interested in trying out a fascinating new hobby. Experience shows these introductory learn to fish events are absolutely brilliant for children between the ages of 6 & 15. We encourage parents to book in and have a go too, so you can learn to fish as a family. We welcome participants returning multiple times, especially those involved in our schools programme and on their journey towards the national celebration of young people and fishing.

What do I need to bring?

All fishing equipment and bait is supplied, however, you should wear appropriate clothing for the expected weather conditions and you MUST bring a chair for anyone who is spectating and they must sit behind the participant.

Developing your fishing skills

Daiwa Regional Celebration Events

So you have gained the angling habit, have some equpment, and maybe joined your local angling club or academy and want to fish alongside others. We have 34 regional celebration events were you can hone your skills both as an individual angler and as part of a team.

These are fun events with coaches available on the bank to help and parents able to assist on the day in guidance within the rule.

2026 Daiwa Regional Events

National Celebration of Young People and Fishing

Each year, we hold the national celebration of young people and fishing event open to all keen young anglers, including all Let’s Fish attendees aged between 6 & 20 on the 01/01/2026. The London marathon of young people's fishing, it's an event that any young person should experience at least once in their fishing journey. Check out our website for information on the event which will be held on the 12th & 13th of September 2026 on the Staffs/ Shropshire border.

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Daiwa Global Communities Celebration 17th October 2026

Would you be proud to represent your country of heritage in fishing? The Daiwa Global Communities Celebration is coming to the West Midlands. To represent any overseas community, in the October celebration, we are keen to hear from young people who can trace their ancestry (parents, grandparents or great grandparents) back to any of the countries on the globe.

Should you have connections with any country other than England, register your interest now by contacting john.ellis@canalrivertrust.org.uk with your name, date of birth and the name of the country of ancestral origin.

Priority for participation will be given to those who attend the National celebration of Young People and Fishing.

Cost of Event

This event is £5.00, plus booking fee, for all participants who attend on the day. However, this does not reflect the actual cost of the event. If you have booked and subsequently fail to cancel and simply don’t show up on the day, you are liable to be invoiced for the standard £50.00 administration fee, chargeable for each ticket booked.

Refunds will only be given for cancellations

Description supplied by the event organiser.