Monthly Hook Up

  • Fishing rod

    Next Hook UP

    Check out Eventbrite for our next hook up date

    Our Hook Ups are spacious, communal sessions where we fish, learn together and share food by the sea. All skill levels welcome - bring your own rod if you have one, and if not, we’ll hook you up.

    What We’ll Do

    Welcome + introductions

    Communal skill-sharing: setting up gear, learning the basics, asking questions

    Casting practice stations

    Lure fishing (weather dependent)

    Time to sit, rest, watch others fish, or sea-gaze

    Food shared together on the beach (bring something to share if you'd like)

    You might not catch a fish - the focus is on learning, connection and technique.

    What to Bring

    Warm clothing

    Chair or blanket

    Flask with a warm drink + water

    Your own fishing gear (optional)

    Hot drinks, food and toilets are available at The Lazy Shack.

    Where

    Meet outside The Lazy Shack at 11am.

    We’ll walk together (2 mins) to Fisherman’s Beach, to the right of the café, just past the boats.

    Fisherman's Beach is a shingle beach with dips; not currently wheelchair accessible.

    Access & Inclusion

    We prioritise access across physical, neurodivergent and economic needs.
    Black and Global Majority people are prioritised for spaces.

    Travel Bursary:

    The Baobab Fund reimburses half of travel costs for Black or Global Majority attendees who need support.

    Send receipt + bank details after the event to claim.

    Children & Young People

    Under-18s are welcome but must attend with an adult who remains responsible for them.
    Please book a ticket for each child.

    Cost

    Hook Ups are always free for Global Majority people.

    If you’re able, please consider a donation to help us cover equipment, bait, food and access support:

    weareblackfish.com/donatehere

    Travel

    A small number of free parking spaces are nearby.

    Nearest stations: Sandling / Folkestone West/Folkestone Central (10 mins by taxi; pre-book recommended).

    Questions or suggestions?

    hello@weareblackfish.com

  • HOOK UP DATES 2026

    May be subject to change - please re-check closer to date

    January 24th

    February 14th

    March 7th

    April 4th

    May 2nd

    June 13th

    July 4th

    August 1st

    September 12th

    October 10th

    November 14th

    December 12th

Enquire about booking us to talk at your event

hello@weareblackfish.com