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Young Cornish Fishermen Find Stability and Opportunity

2/24/2026

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Young people in Cornwall are increasingly choosing fishing as a viable career.
The fishing sector contributes £130 million to Cornwall's economy and supports 7,800 jobs.
Tom Miller, 17, and Reece Kelly, 22, say fishing offers a more stable income than retail work.
Will Roberts, 22, runs his own boat and finds the lifestyle helps him overcome social anxiety, a trend supported by Matilda Phillips, founder of the Young Fishermen Network.

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Story summary

Young people in Cornwall are increasingly choosing fishing as a viable career.
The fishing sector contributes £130 million to Cornwall's economy and supports 7,800 jobs.
Tom Miller, 17, and Reece Kelly, 22, say fishing offers a more stable income than retail work.
Will Roberts, 22, runs his own boat and finds the lifestyle helps him overcome social anxiety, a trend supported by Matilda Phillips, founder of the Young Fishermen Network.