Having been the mainstay of coastal communities for generations, fishing in the UK is increasingly seen as a dying industry. Between government policy, quota systems, stock pressures, local social economic factors and climate crisis, it’s hard to cut a living… and why would you?
The average age of a UK fisherman is 58… Yet many young people around the country are opting in…
So, what does the next generation of fishing look like? Is there a future? We travelled coast to coast to meet some of the new young fishermen choosing to do it and to find out why…
The result is a 4-part podcast series shining a light on passionate young fishermen in Cornwall and Scotland…
Please join us for a panel discussion hosted by Miracle Theatre and the Young Fishermen Network, where we will hear from the Young Fishers Podcast speakers, followed by networking and nibbles!
29th November at 6pm to 8pm at the Fisherman’s Arms, Newlyn, TR18 5JR