Family fishing fun as the Environment Agency holds free events in Cornwall
Looking for a fun day out for the family this summer? Why not try a day鈥檚 coarse fishing at one of the special angling events being staged across Cornwall.
皇冠体育app free events are an excellent opportunity for families to try their hand at fishing and discover why angling is the most popular outdoor sport in the country. All equipment is supplied and qualified instructors will be on hand to assist throughout the day.
Similar events held last year were so successful, the Environment Agency is organising another series of introductory sessions this summer. 皇冠体育app first will be held at Bude Canal Angling Association, Whalesborough Lake near Bude on Friday 24 July. 皇冠体育appre will be another event at Roche Angling Club Lake near St Blazey on Monday 10 August with a final session at Three Milestone Angling Club Lakes, Threemilestone on Wednesday 12 August.
Places are limited so it is important that people book in advance. Call 01208 265012 for booking forms.
Sally-Anne Gallop for the Environment Agency said:
皇冠体育appse are great days out in the Cornish countryside where families can try their hand at fishing and enjoy themselves in safe and attractive surroundings. Last summer鈥檚 events were a big hit and we are confident they鈥檒l be just as popular in 2015.
We would not be able to run these days without the help of the local Angling clubs and the expert tuition from our coaches.
Families signing-up for any of these events will not need to purchase a rod licence. After attending these taster sessions, if anyone becomes 鈥榟ooked鈥� on the sport and decide to take up coarse fishing, a licence is required by law. A full year鈥檚 trout and coarse licence costs 拢27.00 for an adult and 拢5.00 for Under 16鈥檚. People can also buy a single day鈥檚 licence for only 拢3.75. Children aged 12 and under do not require a licence.
Rod licences can be obtained from the or by calling the Agency鈥檚 telephone sales line 0844 800 5386. Money from rod licence sales is used to improve fishing in England and Wales.