Castleford residents will get the chance to try their hand at fishing with help from the Environment Agency as part of this year’s Castleford Waterfront Festival.

Angling coaches will be on hand to promote the benefits of the country’s most popular sport and will be encouraging residents to take part in the taster sessions.

The Castleford Waterfront Festival runs over the weekend and anyone can stop by for an angling taster session between 10.30am and 4pm on Sunday.

The festival celebrates the ongoing regeneration taking place on Castleford’s waterfront to make it a better place for all to enjoy. Recent work includes the installation of fishing platforms by the Environment Agency and Groundwork Wakefield.

Pete Turner, fisheries officer at the Environment Agency said: “Taster days are a great opportunity for everyone to get an introduction to fishing. There are many social benefits to angling and we aim to help more people from all backgrounds to enjoy the simple pleasures of going fishing, and at the same time help them appreciate and protect their environment.”

Those interested in booking a place on the free course or wanting further information should contact the Environment Agency on 0113 213 4885.

The sessions are part of the Environment Agency’s ongoing commitment to attract an extra 200,000 people to fishing in the next 10 years. The Environment Agency’s Angling Participation strategy aims to encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to take up the sport, and promote the health and social benefits to be gained.

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