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Help protect fish, fishing and the environment - join the Angling Trust
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Find places to fish, tackle shops, clubs, coaches and river levels
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The National Governing Body for angling in England - support us
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Anglers Against Pollution: our campaign for cleaner waters
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Fishing for Good: Angling Trust Strategic Plan 2023-28
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Coarse, sea and game competitions plus all the info on Team England
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We Fish as One: connecting people from all backgrounds with angling
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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
FULLY BOOKED: Get a Get Fishing Award at Jubilee Pools, Ryton on Dunsmore, CV8 3EQ
Get a Get Fishing Award at Willows Pond, Hull, HU8 9AN
Get a Get Fishing Award at Oak Road Pond, Hull, HU6 7NG
Get a Get Fishing Award at Kingstanding Pools, Burton on Trent, DE13 9PS
FULLY BOOKED: Get Fishing at Graingers Pond, Barmby Moor, YO42 4ES
Get a Get Fishing Award at Kingfisher Pond, Brough, HU15 1PJ
Get Fishing at West Hoe Pier, Plymouth, PL1 3DQ
Get a Get Fishing Award at Oakham Farm Fishery, Warwick, CV35 9HY
Get a Get Fishing Award at Boggart Hole Clough, Manchester, M9 7DH
Get a Get Fishing Award at Woodfields Lake, Buckingham, MK18 4JS
Get Fishing at Farnham Flint Complex, Reading, RG30 3UW
UPCOMING COMPETITIONS AND EVENTS
RiverFest – River Trent, Collingham 1 – Wednesday 17th July 2024
Read moreRiverFest – River Trent, Burton Joyce 1 – Saturday 20th July 2024
Read moreRiverFest – Dorset Stour, Sturminster, Newton – Sunday 21st July 2024
Read moreRiverFest – River Trent, Newark 2 – Wednesday 24th July 2024
Read moreRiverFest – River Don, Sprotborough – Saturday 27th July 2024
Read moreRiverFest – Warwickshire Avon, Stratford 2 – Sunday 28th July 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
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MESTER THE MASTER AT FREE SPIRIT MATCH BODDINGTON CLASSIC FINAL
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ENGLAND LADIES CARP TEAM MISS MEDAL ON TOUGH LATVIAN VENUE
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Angling Trust urges government to go further and faster to tackle sewage pollution and reform the water industry
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ENGLAND YOUNG GUNS LEAD THE WAY IN HOME NATIONS CLASH
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AMAZING ENGLAND COMEBACK SECURES EURO CHAMPS BRONZE
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ELLIOT BAGS THIRD NATIONAL WIN AT MARSTON!
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PATIENT APPROACH WIN WOMEN’S NATIONAL FOR LEANNE!
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Take a Friend Fishing
27th July to 1st September 2004
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Sea Angling Manifesto sets out how UK achieves world-class recreational fisheries
Fishing in Wales
Get the most out of Fishing In Wales, essential information for coarse, game and sea angling – plus online booking!
We make a difference!
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Volunteering
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Coaching
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