In 2004 the Environment Agency are again pleased to promote angling by supporting dozens of fishing events in England and Wales.

There are nearly 4 million existing anglers, but there are also 4 million non-anglers who would like to try the sport, including 21% of 12-16 year-olds! The most common barriers to newcomers are lack of people to fish with, tackle to use, and places to go fishing. To address these barriers, we are inviting non-anglers and beginners of all ages to “have a go” at our sport!

With friendly, fully trained professional angling coaches on hand to give FREE one-to-one tuition, loads of FREE fishing tackle give-aways, and FREE advice on the Golden Rules for responsible anglers, these sessions will give new anglers a fantastic helping hand!

Here is a list of angling events supported by the Environment Agency in the Thames West region. Phone the Environment Agency on 08708 506506 for details of similar events across England and Wales in 2004.

Get a healthy, fun, outdoor hobby for life, get fishing!

See you there!

DateEvent LocationIn Association withContact
1st JuneCotswold Water Park, Lake 23 (Wickwater Lane)Cotswold Water Park Society – Adventure ZoneCotswold Water Park Society – 01285 861816 or advzone@waterpark.org
13th JuneAccess to Angling – Plaums Pit, SwindonSwindon Fisheries ForumChris Bell 01491 828355
11th JulyAccess to Angling – Peatmoor, SwindonSwindon Fisheries ForumChris Bell 01491 828355
3rd JulyRye Dyke, High WycomeRye Dyke Angling ClubChris Bell 01491 828355
23rd -25th JulyCLA Game Fair 2004, Blenheim EstateProfessional Angler’s AssociationChris Bell 01491 828355
1st AugustAccess to Angling – Coate Water, SwindonSwindon Fisheries ForumChris Bell 01491 828355
3rd AugustCotswold Water Park, Lake 23 (Wickwater Lane)Cotswold Water Park Society – Adventure ZoneCotswold water Park Society – 01285 861816
3rd AugustCottage Lane Lakes, ReadingReading and District Angling AssociationChris Bell 01491 828355
10th AugustCotswold Water Park Lake 23 (Wickwater Lane)Cotswold Water park Society – Adventure ZoneCotswold Water Park Society – 01285 861816 or advzone@waterpark.org
17th AugustCottage Lane, ReadingReading and District Angling AssociationChris Bell 01491 828355
17th AugustCotswold Water Park Lake 23 (Wickwater Lane)Cotswold Water park Society – Adventure ZoneCotswold Water Park Society – 01285 861816 or advzone@waterpark.org
21st & 22nd AugustAbbey Meadow, AbingdonProfessional Anglers AssociationGeorge Harrop 01235 523940
24th AugustCottage Lane, ReadingReading and District Angling AssociationChris Bell 01491 828355
25th and 26th AugustBeale Park, PangbourneChris Bell 01491 828355
28th – 30th AugustAbbey Meadow, AbindonProfessional Anglers AssociationGeorge Harrop 01235 523940
31st AugustCottage Lane, ReadingReading and District Angling AssociationChris Bell 01491 828355