A free community event hosted by the Baffins Pond Association – Baffins 100 – 1200hrs to 1500hrs – Sat 19th September 2026!
# CAST. CATCH. GET HOOKED!
## Free fishing experiences with Portsmouth & District Angling Society
Fancy giving fishing a go? Come and join one of the South’s leading angling clubs for a fun, friendly introduction to life on the water.
Founded in 1948, Portsmouth & District Angling Society has been bringing people together through fishing for generations. With 16 diverse venues—from mixed fisheries to specimen waters—the club offers something for every kind of angler, from complete beginners to experienced enthusiasts.
At this special event, our qualified Angling Trust coaches will be offering free 25-minute fishing sessions for under-18s—and parents are welcome to join in too. Each pond-side station will host up to two participants, giving everyone plenty of guidance and hands-on fishing time.
### Everything you need is included
– Free coaching from qualified Angling Trust coaches
– All fishing tackle and bait supplied
– No club membership required
– No rod fishing licence required, subject to the event’s Environment Agency exemption
– Friendly support from our DBS-checked coaches and volunteers
### How to take part
Sessions will run from *12:30pm until 2:30pm. Visit our gazebo on the day to book your place—sessions are available on a **first-come, first-served basis*.
The number of fishing stations will be confirmed closer to the event, based on coach availability.
All Angling Trust coaches are fully qualified and licensed, DBS checked, and have up-to-date First Aid and safeguarding training.
## Your first catch could be the start of something brilliant.
*Come along, cast a line and discover what fishing is all about!*