Fishing Day!
Thursday 30th October I 12pm - 5pm
A jam-packed day full of hands-on activities, tours, demos, and competitions for all ages!
We have several locations around Salcombe hosting lots of fun fishing activities and more!...
Questions & Further Info...
Jemma: 0772 305 8078 or, email:
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Locations & Activities...
Starting at 12pm, our young fishers, families, and friends can dive into a full afternoon of activities — from fishing and cooking demos to real-life sea experiences, fishing tutorials, charter boat trips, and competitions with amazing prizes donated by Rockfish!
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Then, join us at 5pm at The Fortescue Inn for our presentations, where we’ll celebrate the day and hand out prizes!
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We’re so grateful to our title sponsor, Tide Competitions, and to our incredible community supporters — RNLI Salcombe, Fortescue Inn, The Kings Arms, Salcombe Harbour, Rockfish, Salcombe Angling & our amazing local fisherman all listed below!— for making this all possible!
Community
What this day means to us!...
“We’re so excited to bring our Community Fishing Day to Salcombe this half-term. It’s going to be a brilliant afternoon for young fishers and their families — getting hands-on, learning new skills, and celebrating our amazing fishing community. With so much local support, it’s shaping up to be a fantastic day for everyone involved.”
— Jemma, Founder of Devon Young Fishers
Devon Young Fishers CIC hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including fishing workshops, marine sustainability seminars, and community clean-up days.
Our events provide hands-on learning opportunities and promote environmental stewardship.
Join us to learn, connect with the community, and make a positive impact on Devon's fishing industry.
Programmes, Courses & Events
Supported by Salcombe Angling
Introduction to Sea Fishing & Safety at Sea
This introductory lesson ensures participants gain a foundational understanding of fishing while experiencing hands-on learning in a fun, safe & supportive environment!
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Objective: Introduce participants to the basics of sea fishing, including safety, equipment, and fundamental fishing techniques, in an engaging and hands-on way.
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Welcome & Safety Briefing (20 Minutes)
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Fishing Equipment Basics (20 Minutes)
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Casting & Basic Fishing Techniques (40 Minutes)
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Trial Fishing Experience (30 Minutes)
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Wrap-Up & Next Steps (10 Minutes)​​
Lessons are £35 pp. However, we do not want cost to prohibit our Young Fishers from participating. If you need support with full or partial payment, please contact us for our paid for places. Our lessons are open to all young people who want to attend, and anyone looking to become Young Fisher!
Supported by Salcombe Angling & Mrs Cookies
Introduction to Sea Fishing 6 WEEK COURSE
Lessons are £40pp. However, we do not want cost to prohibit our Young Fishers from participating. If you need support with full or partial payment, please contact us for our paid for places. Our lessons are open to all young people who want to attend, and anyone looking to become Young Fisher!