Learn to: Sea Fish

Course Description

This practical 4-hour course is designed for anglers who want to learn how to fish from the coast with confidence. It is ideal for beginners, freshwater anglers wanting to try sea fishing, or those with some experience who want to understand rigs, bait, casting, tides and fish care properly. During the session, you’ll learn how to set up and use sea fishing tackle, choose suitable rigs and baits, and understand how conditions such as tide, weather and water movement affect your chances of catching. We’ll help you improve your casting technique so you can fish safely, accurately and with more confidence from the shore. You’ll also learn how to target common sea species, how to read a mark, and how to adapt your approach depending on conditions. The course includes hands-on rig work, including making sea traces that you can take home and use on future trips. Fish care is also an important part of the session. We’ll show you how to handle fish safely, return fish correctly where appropriate, and, where fish are taken for the table, how to dispatch them humanely and responsibly. All tackle, bait and equipment are provided, so you do not need your own sea fishing gear. Our instructors will guide you step by step, explaining not just what to do, but why it works. This course is ideal for anglers who have completed Learn to Fish: Rods & Reels or for beginners with some experience who want to start sea fishing properly. Just dress for the weather, bring a drink, and we’ll take care of the rest. What to Expect Our courses are practical, friendly and focused on learning by doing. Your instructor will help you set up, demonstrate the key skills and coach you as you put them into practice beside the water. All tackle, bait, venue entry and fishing permits are included, and group lessons are limited to 4 anglers so everyone receives individual support. Courses run for 4 hours. Please arrive a little before the advertised start time. Wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear for the weather. You’re also welcome to bring your own fishing equipment if you have it. Group sessions are suitable from age 10, with under-16s accompanied by an adult. Anglers aged 13+ will need the appropriate Environment Agency fishing licence. For full details on ages, licences, equipment, food and what to bring, please see our FAQs.