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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
FULLY BOOKED: Get Fishing at Farview Fishing Lakes, Bradford, BD16 1UF
PAID EVENT: Get Fishing at Kilnsey Fly Fishery and Trout Farm, North Yorkshire, BD23 5PS
PAID EVENT: Get Fishing at Kilnsey Fly Fishery and Trout Farm, North Yorkshire, BD23 5PS
PAID EVENT: Get Fishing at Kernow Fishery Kids Club, Cornwall, TR27 5JS
Get Fishing at Tunnel Barn Farm Juniors Match, Shrewley, CV35 7AN
Get Hooked on Fishing at London UB5 6UR
Get a Get Fishing Award at Bridgwater and Taunton Canal, Bridgwater, TA7 0AG
Let’s Fish with the Canal & River Trust at Bradford, BD16 4DS
Get Fishing at Pitsford Water Fishing Lodge, Northampton, NN6 9TF
FULLY BOOKED: Get Fishing at River Aire, Amphitheatre, Knottingley, WF11 8EE
Get Hooked on Fishing at London UB5 6UR
Get Hooked on Fishing at London UB5 6UR – Family Fishing Sessions
UPCOMING COMPETITIONS AND EVENTS
FishOMania – Tunnel Barn Farm 1 – Saturday 30th March 2024
Read moreAngling Trust TroutFest – Elinor Trout Fishery – 31st March 2024
Read moreFishOMania – Boldings Pools – Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Read moreAT TEFF Bank National – Elinor Trout Fishery – Sunday 7th April 2024
Read moreFishOMania – Lindholme Lakes 1 – Saturday 13th April 2024
Read moreAngling Trust TroutFest – Exe Valley Fly Fishing – Sunday 14th April 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.
LATEST NEWS AND CAMPAIGNS
Angling, community and conservation groups rally against sewage pollution in the River Test
Voluntary Bailiffs support Operation Clampdown as coarse fishing close season for rivers begins
Anglers Against Litter campaign wins prestigious Keep Britain Tidy Award
ENGLAND MASTERS FEEDER TEAM ASSESSMENT DAY – GET INVOLVED!
Sea angling’s Dave Lewis to become Angling Trust ambassador
ENGLAND SQUADS NAMED FOR NATIONS WORLD & EURO CHAMPIONSHIPS 2024
National Overflows Plan shines light on decades of under-investment in sewerage infrastructure
*** SUPER STEVE WINS ANGLING TRUST ZEROFIT SILVERFISH FINAL 2024 ***
Spring into Fishing is back for 2024 with beginner fishing sessions from the Angling Trust
Fishing in Wales
Get the most out of Fishing In Wales, essential information for coarse, game and sea angling – plus online booking!