Here’s three great reasons…
1. The summer holidays are a fantastic opportunity to get outdoors and enjoy some time next to the water. Taking a friend or family member for a fishing trip is the ideal opportunity to spend time outdoors and escape your screens this summer.
2. Getting outside in the countryside is a great way to be with family and friends and angling is the perfect fit for staying active outdoors, especially if you are staying in the country this summer.
3. With physical activity playing a vital role in both our health and mental wellbeing, a fishing trip with a mate or family member means you can stay active, and fish safely following guidelines on the Angling Trust website.
WHERE CAN I TAKE A FRIEND FISHING?
There are fisheries, lakes, stretches of river and canal open all over the country near to where you live that are perfect to visit for a catch-up with a friend during a quick Take a Friend Fishing trip together.
WHEN CAN I TAKE A FRIEND FISHING?
Due to its massive success throughout 2020, Take a Friend Fishing is back for the summer holidays. Between Friday 23rd July 2021 to Sunday 5th September 2021 (inclusive), existing fishing licence holders can register for a FREE one-day fishing licence from the Environment Agency to take someone they know fishing.
DO ME AND MY FRIEND NEED AN EMAIL ADDRESS?
Yes. You both have to have a working email address. This offer is only available online via this web page. You cannot register anywhere else. The free one-day fishing licence can only be issued by email. Both you and your friend need a separate email address and it must be working. This is a condition of the offer and there is no other offer or alternative available. If you or your friend need to get an email it’s quick and easy to get one free by using a service such as Gmail from Google – using this example it takes less than 5 minutes to setup a free Gmail email address here at www.accounts.google.com/signup – of course, other free email services are available!
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I REGISTER?
You’ll receive an email with your free licence. You need to bring a copy with you on your phone or device so that you can show it to any Environment Agency Officer, Fishery Owner or Club/Syndicate Bailiff if requested.
You can sign-up here for a free one-day Environment Agency fishing licence: https://anglingtrust.net/takeafriendfishing/