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British Disabled Angling Association

Inclusive Fishing Opportunities For Disabled People.
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Specializing in: Fisheries Access audit consultation Introduction to angling events Angling buddy scheme Platform designs Adapted angling Accessible fisheries guides Disability & access awareness worksh Formed to improve the lives of disabled people and families, to help change the accessible environment & provide information on suitable facilities

31/05/2026

As May draws to a close, it’s amazing how quickly the month has passed—bringing everything from cold rain and strong winds to truly glorious sunshine at Ladybower Fisheries out fishing on our BDAA wheelchair accessible boats using adapted fishing equipment when needed.

The British Disabled Angling Association would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone involved, and to all those who continue to support us through donations.

Your generosity helps us provide memorable days out fishing for people with disabilities—creating special moments and, most importantly, putting smiles on faces.

If you feel able to make a donation to the BDAA then please follow this link to find out more about what we do and the difference fishing can make to peoples lives. Thank you.

https://bdaa.co.uk/bdaa-donations

27/05/2026

It was fun in the sun yesterday at Ladybower Fisheries for 35 people from Phab groups including Whalley Junior Phab Club, Southport Phab Club and I Am Phab - Wirral.

This was the first ever joint event with the British Disabled Angling Association and Anyone Can inclusive outdoor adventures combining a day of fishing and canoeing for people with disabilities and their families enabling all the attendees to have a go at both events.

A massive thank you to Ladybower Fisheries and everyone who came along and helped make the day so special.

20/05/2026

The students from Redwood School Rochdale SEND School have been at Ladybower Fisheries today learning about fish management at the fishery alongside getting to grips with setting up fly fishing rods and reels before going out fishing for trout on the BDAA boats.

Some of the students enjoyed catching trout 🎣

Most of the students enjoyed driving the BDAA Pioner boats 🚤

All of the students enjoyed being in an outdoor learning environment and having a go at fly fishing for the first time alongside learning how to be safe near or on the water.

With the continuing funded support from the General Public, Trusts and Businesses The British Disabled Angling Association Charity are able to run the Schools Fishing Projects shaping the future of fishing for the next generation in a fun filled educational setting.

15/05/2026

5 years ago the BDAA Schools project started at Ladybower Fisheries and Tibshelf Community School was the first school to attend. Jaden was in the initial group as a year 7 student and 5 years later Jaden is a grown up young man ready for college. He was a role model to the younger students over the years and helped us out during the sessions. We hope you continue your fishing adventures with the fly fishing Wychwood set up gifted to you as a way of saying thank you.

This years 24 Tibshelf School Students who have started fly fishing with the BDAA have already shown the adults how it’s done 🙂

06/05/2026

It has been an extra special day today hosting the Sportability group at Ladybower Fisheries after having to cancel them last August fishing with the BDAA due to low water levels. The group certainly made up for it today with all the members catching trout for the first time fishing from the BDAA Pioner boats.

01/05/2026

This April has been another action packed month for the BDAA at Ladybower Fisheries providing buddy trips for SEND schools, community groups, families and individuals making memories that will last a lifetime by providing access and assistance for people with all types of disabilities 🚤🎣

The BDAA Charity survives by the generosity of the general public and trust funds, If you feel that you can help support the BDAA please have a look at our website and get in touch for more information.

https://bdaa.co.uk/bdaa-donations

02/04/2026

March 2026 has seen a great start to the fishing season for people with seen and unseen disabilities fishing with the BDAA Charity on our wheelchair accessible boats and pontoons at Ladybower Fisheries.

We have already seen so many people out on the water with smiles on their faces catching trout from SEND Schools, Learning Disability Centres, Rehabilitation Centres, Families and Individuals.

It is truly amazing to see what a difference fishing can make to so many people thanks to the fantastic continuing support from Ladybower Fisheries and donations from Trusts, Businesses and individuals which makes a massive difference to peoples lives.

If you would like to support the British Disabled Angling Association this fishing season please have a look at our website for more information.

https://bdaa.co.uk/bdaa-services

16/03/2026

Thank you, Orvis UK, for supporting the British Disabled Angling Association. Your generous contribution of fishing equipment helps us deliver meaningful angling sessions to so many people with disabilities. Rachael Brady you are a true inspiration to fly fishing and your write up says everything that the BDAA thrive to achieve, making fishing accessible to everyone regardless of disability.

02/03/2026

Big Progress Report for the BDAA at Ladybower Fisheries 🎣

Despite a tough winter hampering the construction progress, the BDAA Charity is transforming a small disused stocking trout pond at Ladybower Fisheries into a fully inclusive coarse fishing pond with accessible platforms and on site minibus parking.

This new space, next to our inclusive education room and accessible facilities, will make a huge difference for SEND schools and disability groups.

A huge thank you to all our amazing supporters — none of this would be possible without you. ❤️

More updates coming soon — we can’t wait to share the finished result!

09/12/2025

Despite the winter chill and damp conditions in November, the spirit of our BDAA anglers at Ladybower Fisheries shone bright!

Fishing with the BDAA is all about inclusion, resilience, and joy – and even the weather couldn’t stop the smiles.
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and made these sessions so special.

Address

Walsall
WS54NQ

Telephone

+441922860912

Website

http://www.bdaa.co.uk/

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