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Donate your unused fishing tackle and trophies
Our Let’s Fish programme benefits each year from the generous donation various items of fishing tackle and replica trophies.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Angling during the World Wars
Read our angling wartime blog, brought to you by John Essex, our volunteer angling history and heritage advisor.
Thu Nov 07 2024
The fishing adventures of the Zimbabwe flag bearer, Matthew
Young Matthew Taderera carried the hopes of a nation and its colourful flag at the 2023 Daiwa Global Communities Celebration. Find out what happened.
Thu Jan 18 2024
The quietest kid in Let's Fish
Read Theo's angling journey, courtesy of his dad, Sam.
Thu Jan 18 2024
12 highlights of Lets! Fish 2023
Selecting just 12 highlights from the multitude of memorable moments was no easy task. Nevertheless, we've managed to compile our top twelve Let’s Fish! moments of 2023.
Wed Dec 20 2023
The fisheries & angling team
Follow this blog to keep updated with the thoughts and work of the fisheries team.
Sun Apr 03 2022
Daiwa Let's Fish Regional Celebration Events 2025
We are excited to offer keen young anglers the opportunity to take part in 30 enjoyable fishing events celebrating the summer of 2025.
Thu Mar 17 2022
West Midlands
How fish climb
There are many different styles of fish passes created on our canals and rivers to help fish 'climb' past locks, weirs and other man-made structures on their migration routes.
Wed Nov 06 2019
Why do fish need oxygen?
During particularly dry summers, we sometimes need to add oxygen to our canals, rivers and reservoirs because there isn't enough in the water to keep fish alive. But why do they need it, and which fish need it most?
Thu Aug 16 2018
Urban fishing - the new trend?
Looking to de-stress after a busy day with canal fishing in the city? Discover how easy it is, what gear you need, and tips for urban angling near you.
Thu Jun 21 2018

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