FREE 1-TO-1 COACHING · AGES 5–16

Kids' Fishing Lessons in Somerset — Free 1-to-1 Coaching

1–2 hours of one-to-one coaching with a qualified coach

Completely free — all rods, tackle & bait provided

Run at weekends and through the school holidays

No experience needed — perfect very first lesson

Want your child to learn to fish, but don't know where to start? Our free one-to-one fishing lessons give kids a qualified Angling Trust coach all to themselves — a relaxed, personal first experience where they'll cast, catch and fall in love with fishing in a single session.

Book a Free Lesson

£0

Every lesson is free

1-to-1

Personal coaching

1–2 hrs

Per lesson

5–16

All ages & abilities

LEARN TO FISH, PROPERLY

Why a 1-to-1 Lesson Is the Best First Cast

Group activities suit some children — but for a very first fishing experience, nothing beats one-to-one. Your child gets a qualified, DBS-checked coach's full attention, learns at exactly their own pace, and lands their first fish without an audience. It's the gentlest possible introduction to angling, and it works brilliantly for nervous beginners, younger children and kids who find group settings overwhelming.

<p>Every lesson is delivered by an Angling Trust Level 2 licensed coach at a safe, well-managed Somerset fishery. We provide everything — rods, poles, nets, bait and tuition — so there's nothing to buy and nothing to prepare. Parents are warmly encouraged to stay and watch (or join in), and many end up learning alongside their child.</p><p>In a first lesson your child will typically learn the essentials of water safety, how their tackle works, how to cast or use a whip, how to read a float and strike a bite, and how to play, land and care for a fish. Most children catch on their very first session — the lakes we coach on are chosen for exactly that.</p><p>And when the lesson lights the spark, there's a clear next step: our free <a href="/p/junior-angling-club">Wednesday Night Junior Club</a> runs a new structured coaching course every month, and our <a href="/p/school-holiday-fishing-activities">school holiday fishing days</a> keep the rods bending between terms. One free lesson can genuinely become a lifelong hobby.</p>
HOW IT WORKS

From Booking to First Fish in Three Steps

No kit, no experience, no cost — here's all it takes.

1

Book a Free Lesson Online

Pick a date from our upcoming taster sessions — they run at weekends and through the school holidays, and spaces are limited.

2

Meet Your Coach at the Water

A qualified, DBS-checked coach welcomes your child at a safe Somerset fishery with everything already set up.

3

Cast, Catch, Celebrate

One to two hours of hands-on coaching, almost always ending with a first fish — and a very proud parent photo.

BOOK YOUR CHILD'S FREE LESSON

Upcoming 1-to-1 Taster & Coaching Sessions

All lessons are free with tackle and bait provided. One-to-one spaces are limited — book early to get the date you want.

WHAT YOUR CHILD WILL LEARN

A First Lesson That Teaches Real Skills

Every lesson is structured coaching, not just supervised fishing — these are the foundations your child takes away.

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Water Safety First

Safe habits around water — the lesson every angler needs before their first cast.

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Tackle Basics

What the rod, pole, line, float and hook actually do — explained simply, hands-on.

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Casting & Control

First casts with a whip or rod, taught step by step until it clicks.

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Reading the Float

Spotting bites and striking at the right moment — the most exciting skill in fishing.

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Playing & Landing Fish

How to bring a fish in calmly and use a landing net properly.

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Fish Care & Respect

Gentle handling, unhooking and returning fish safely — respect for the catch from day one.

Junior anglers progressing from first fishing lessons to the Wednesday Night Junior Club
AFTER THE FIRST LESSON

Loved It? The Wednesday Club Is the Next Step

Most children who take a taster lesson want more — and the next step is completely free too. Our Wednesday Night Junior Club runs a brand-new structured coaching course every month, 4:30–6:30pm, building the skills from their first lesson into whip, waggler, pole and feeder fishing week by week.

A new coaching course every month — register free

Summerhayes Fisheries in summer, Bridgwater College Academy in winter

Certificates, friendly matches and a clear pathway

See This Month's Course
LESSON FAQS

Kids' Fishing Lessons, Answered

The questions parents ask before booking a first fishing lesson.

Nothing — our one-to-one taster lessons are completely free, including all tackle, bait and coaching. The club is volunteer-run and funded by donations so cost is never a barrier.

We coach children aged 5 to 16. Lessons are one-to-one, so the pace, language and session length are adapted entirely to your child.

At safe, well-managed fisheries across Somerset near Bridgwater — including Summerhayes Fisheries, The Sedges, Viaduct, Avalon and Burton Springs. The venue for each date is shown when you book.

No — we provide everything: rods, poles, nets, bait, the lot. Just bring weather-appropriate clothes and a drink.

Yes, parents and carers are welcome and encouraged to stay — watch, take photos, or pick up the basics alongside your child so you can fish together afterwards.

One-to-one lessons are ideal for exactly that. Our coaches have experience supporting children with a wide range of additional needs, including autism and ADHD, and the quiet waterside setting helps many children settle quickly. Tell us what would help when you book.

Taster and coaching sessions run at weekends and throughout the school holidays. Dates are released regularly — check the booking list above, and book early as one-to-one spaces are limited.

A lesson is a one-off, one-to-one session — the perfect first experience. The Wednesday Night Club is our weekly club, run as a new structured course every month. Most children start with a lesson, then register for the club course to keep progressing.

Ready for Their First Cast?

Book a free one-to-one fishing lesson — a qualified coach, a beautiful Somerset fishery, and very probably a first fish.

Book a Free Lesson
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All tackle & bait provided

Qualified Angling Trust coaches

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DBS-checked & safeguarding trained

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