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Find places to fish, tackle shops, clubs, coaches and river levels
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Anglers Against Pollution: our campaign for cleaner waters
Fishing for Good: Angling Trust Strategic Plan 2023-28
Coarse, sea and game competitions plus all the info on Team England
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The Angling Trust
We are a not for profit organisation, representing anglers, fighting for fish, fishing and the environment.
We are recognised by the Government as the National Governing Body for angling in England and partner with Visit Wales and NRW to promote Fishing in Wales.
We are a member-based organisation made up of anglers of all disciplines providing a united front to represent, grow and protect our sport.
Help protect the waters we fish
By becoming a member of the Angling Trust you are helping to protect the waters you fish in and the fish which live within them, ensuring their health and protection for future generations. JOIN US TODAY
Help grow our sport
By joining, you help us to invest in participation initiatives to introduce more people to fishing. Did you know in 2019-20 we helped 37,000 people try fishing for the first-time? JOIN US TODAY
Enjoy world class competitions
Whether you compete in coarse, game or sea matches, on commercial or natural venues, locally, nationally or internationally, as a member of the Angling Trust you have access to Britain’s biggest and best competitions programme. JOIN US TODAY
Receive great member benefits
Become a member of the Angling Trust and receive exclusive discounts on products and services from companies including CC Moore, Farlows, Sportfish, Aptus Tackle and Pallatrax Baits. Save money on day tickets up and down the country with our 10% Club and relax in the knowledge that your angling activities are covered with our £10m public liability and personal accident insurance. JOIN US TODAY
Take a look at some of the work your membership supports
OUR PARTNERS
The Angling Trust's work is supported by our Trade Associate Members
FIND FISHING INFO
Search for fishing venues, river levels, tackle shops, clubs and coaches.
LEARN HOW TO FISH
Beginner events - find one near you!
Get into fishing or take a friend
PAID EVENT: Get Fishing at Kilnsey Fly Fishery and Trout Farm, North Yorkshire, BD23 5PS
Get a Get Fishing Award at Bridgwater and Taunton Canal, Bridgwater, TA7 0AG
PAID EVENT: Get Fishing at Sherwood Forest Fishery, Mansfield, NG21 9HL
Get Fishing at Pitsford Water Fishing Lodge, Northampton, NN6 9TF
PAID EVENT: Get Fishing at Aldercar Lane Fishery, Nottingham, NG16 4HJ
PAID EVENT: Get Fishing at Kernow Fishery Community Open Day, Cornwall, TR27 5JS
Get Fishing at Great Danes Hotel, Kent, ME17 1RE
FULLY BOOKED: Get a Get Fishing Award at Trent and Mersey Canal, Middleport, ST6 3NB
Get a Get Fishing Award at Lake View Fishery, Leicestershire, LE14 4SX
Get a Get Fishing Award at Lake View Fishery, Leicestershire, LE14 4SX
Get a Get Fishing Award at Lake View Fishery, Leicestershire, LE14 4SX
PAID EVENT: Get a Get Fishing Award at Willow Lakes Fishery, East Midlands, NG32 2LF
UPCOMING COMPETITIONS AND EVENTS
RiverFest – River Don, Sprotborough – Saturday 27th July 2024
Read moreRiverFest – Warwickshire Avon, Stratford 2 – Sunday 28th July 2024
Read moreAngling Trust Veterans & Masters National Championship 2024
Read moreAngling Trust Individual National Championship 2024
Read moreRiverFest – River Thames, Clanfield – Saturday 3rd August 2024
Read moreRiverFest – River Trent, Newark 3 – Sunday 4th August 2024
Read moreANGLING TRUST MEMBERSHIP
Ready to become a member and support our work for fish and fishing? Find out more about our membership types below.
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Fishing in Wales
Get the most out of Fishing In Wales, essential information for coarse, game and sea angling – plus online booking!