In short
Fish For Singles' guides cover writing a dating profile when fishing is a big part of your life, whether to post a photo holding a fish, first messages that get replies, spotting romance scams, outdoor date ideas, dating in the countryside, and managing or deleting your account.
Start here
The guides follow the order most people need them: profile, messages, safety, then the date itself. New to the site? Begin with writing a profile when fishing is a big part of your life, then first messages that get a reply. Before you meet anyone, read how to spot a romance scam.
Planning a date? Read fishing as a first date for planning a session on the bank, and find guides on clubs, couples' trips and the different kinds of anglers in the angling section.
Find the right guide
If you know what you're stuck on, this table points you straight to it.
| If you want to... | Read |
|---|---|
| Write or fix your profile | Profile tips for anglers |
| Decide on that photo with the carp | Should you post a photo holding a fish? |
| Start a conversation | First messages that get a reply |
| Check whether someone is genuine | How to spot a romance scam |
| Plan a date that isn't fishing | Outdoor date ideas |
| Date when you live miles from anyone | Dating in the countryside |
| Work out if a shared hobby matters | Does sharing a hobby matter? |
| Check who runs the site before paying | Is Fish For Singles legit? |
| Leave the site | How to delete your account |
All guides
- Dating when you live in the countrysideHow to date when you live somewhere rural: distance, meeting halfway, local groups and privacy.
- How to delete your Fish For Singles accountCancel your membership, then delete your account: the steps in order, and what to do if you're stuck.
- First messages that get a replyHow to write a first message that gets a reply, with example openers for anglers and non-anglers.
- Should you post a photo holding a fish on a dating profile?When a fish photo helps your profile, when it doesn't, and how to take a good one.
- Is Fish For Singles legit? Who runs it, what it costs, what it checksWho runs Fish For Singles, what it costs, how billing works, and what is and isn't checked.
- Outdoor date ideas for when you're not fishingOutdoor date ideas beyond fishing, from walks and wildlife to food and rainy-day backups.
- Writing a dating profile when fishing is a big part of your lifePhotos, wording and honesty for anglers writing a dating profile, with example lines.
- How to spot a romance scam and where to report itThe warning signs of romance fraud, the common stories, how to check a match, and where to report it.
- Does sharing a hobby matter in a relationship?What a shared hobby gives a relationship, what matters more, and how to handle different interests.
Angling guides have their own section
Guides about fishing itself, rather than dating in general, sit in the angling section. That's where you'll find what coarse, sea and fly anglers are like to date, how to meet people through angling clubs, and what to expect when dating someone who fishes.
How these guides are written
Each guide answers a question real readers ask, in plain English. Where we rely on an outside fact, such as licence rules or where to report fraud, we link to the official source and list it at the bottom of the page. We don't invent statistics, reviews or success stories, and any example profile or message is labelled as an example. More on that on about Fish For Singles.
Safety comes first
Two pages are worth reading before you meet anyone from any dating site. The safety page covers meeting in person, outdoor first dates and every UK reporting line in one place. How to spot a romance scam explains the stories scammers tell and what to do if money has already changed hands. The short version: chat on video before you meet, meet somewhere public, and never send money to someone you haven't met.
Before you pay
Joining and browsing are free, and reading and replying to messages needs a paid membership that renews until you cancel. Check prices and how it works first, so there are no surprises. The one-page key facts summary covers the owner, renewals and what is and isn't checked.
Account questions
For quick answers on logging in, billing and leaving, see log-in help, billing, cancelling and refunds and deleting your account.
Questions people ask
Do I need to fish to find these guides useful?
No. The guides are written with anglers in mind, so the examples involve rods, riverbanks and early starts, but the advice on profiles, first messages, scams and outdoor dates works for anyone. Several guides are written for people dating an angler rather than being one.
Do I need to join to read the guides?
No. Everything on this website is free to read without an account. You only need to sign up in the members area if you want to build a profile, and reading or replying to messages there needs a paid membership.
Where do the facts in the guides come from?
Facts about the site come from the members area and its terms. Outside facts, such as rod-licence rules or where to report fraud, come from official bodies like GOV.UK, the police or charities, and each guide lists its sources at the bottom of the page.