Well Sport Readers TAKE A FRIEND FISHING is back from Friday April 3 until Sunday April 19, so why not get a FREE one day fishing licence and go with 1 or more of your mates?
Take a Friend Fishing offers more opportunity than ever to get out fishing with a friend during our extended Spring campaign.
Take a Friend Fishing continues to grow with our 2026 Spring campaign offering more weekends and more opportunities for you to go fishing and create those long-lasting friendships and memories.
Existing fishing licence holders can register for a FREE one-day fishing licence from the Environment Agency at www.takeafriendfishing.co.uk to take someone they know fishing.The Spring break and Easter holiday gives us the perfect excuse to unwind, be with friends and interact with the environment around us. Taking a friend or family member on a fishing trip is a great way to spend time outdoors. Escaping modern life to build friendships, create lasting memories and just enjoy some time next to the water, is the ultimate in relaxation.
Get Involved with Angling this Spring
Make the most of Take a Friend Fishingthis Spring, between Friday 3rd of April and Sunday 19th of April 2026 (inclusive). Existing fishing licence holders can register for a FREE one-day fishing licence from the Environment Agency at www.takeafriendfishing.co.ukand introduce a friend to fishing.
With the pressures of modern life, physical health and mental wellbeing are more important than ever. The experience of a fishing trip together with a work colleague, family member, partner or just a mate, offers the ideal opportunity to unwind and recharge your battery, whilst being active at the same time. Find out more at www.takeafriendfishing.co.uk/#faqs
Getting outside in the countryside is a great way to be together with family and friends and angling is the perfect fit for staying active outdoors, especially if you are staying inEngland or Wales this Spring. There are many fisheries 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. Find out about where you can fish safely at www.takeafriendfishing.co.uk/#faqs
Registering for a free one-day fishing licence couldn’t be easier
When TAFF registration goes live, simply select the date of your fishing trip, enter some basic information about you and your friend, and away you go! You can check TAFF social media for live registration announcements or find out more here https://takeafriendfishing.co.uk/#faqs
The FREE fishing licence will be sent with a confirmation email, so please remember to have your fishing licence and both people’s email addresses plus a few other details handy when you pre-register to Take a Friend Fishing.Register for our TAFF mailer to get the latest information.
Take a Friend Fishing is an initiative run by Angling Trades Association and its members in association with the Environment Agencyand supported by DEFRA,Angling Trust, Canal & River Trust and many angling and other organisations with a vested interest in angling, recreation, the environment and wellbeing.
Take a Friend Fishing opens up the world of angling to people from all age groups and communities, giving the opportunity for anglers and non-anglers alike, at all levels of ability, the chance to get into fishing or back into fishing after time away.
Thousands ofpeople have registered to take part in Take a Friend Fishing since its launch, and our 2026 programme offers several windows of opportunity to connect or reconnect with a pastime that anyone can enjoy.
We want even more people to get their backside bankside and Take a Friend Fishing to show them just how easy it is to get into angling and experience the benefits of time out in nature. To relax and engage with nature and the outdoors is a rewarding experience especially with a friend. With a FREE one-day rod licence from the Environment Agency worth £7.30 for coarse and non-migratory trout.You can find details of all rod licences and associated information here:https://get-fishing-licence.service.gov.uk/guidance/new-pricesChanges To Rod Licences.