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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 our waterways
By becoming a member of the Angling Trust you are helping to protect the waterways 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
Angling Support Hub and Fishing Buzz
Guidance and support during the Covid-19 epidemic
Now that we are back fishing again, we are regularly updating our guidelines to anglers, clubs, fisheries, coaches and other angling organisations to ensure fishing complies with the latest Government guidance during the Covid-19 epidemic.
We have also continued to add to our Fishing Buzz website with new articles, videos, hints and tips to keep you going in between fishing trips.
For more information please click on the links below:
FIND FISHING INFO
Search for fishing venues, river levels, tackle shops, clubs and coaches.
Beginner events - find one near you! Learn to fish or take a friend
Get Hooked on Fishing – Improving mental health, well-being and social inclusion sessions
Get Hooked on Fishing – Family Fishing Days
Get Hooked on Fishing – ‘Have a Go!’ Sessions
Get Fishing at Mole Valley Friendship and Fishing Group, Henfold Lakes, Beare Green, Dorking RH5 4RW
PAID EVENT: Get Fishing at Anglian Water Learn to Fly Fish Course, Pitsford Water, Fishing Lodge, Brixworth Road, Brixworth, Northampton NN6 9TF
PAID EVENT: Get Fishing at Fishing with Friendship Programme 1 Reflections, Henfold Lakes, Newdigate, Dorking, Surrey RH5 4RW
Let’s Fish with the Canal & River Trust at The Dell, Dell Lane, Rochdale OL12 6BG
FULLY BOOKED: Get Fishing at Bells Mill Fishery, Prestwood Drive, Stourbridge DY7 5QT
FULLY BOOKED: Get a Get Fishing Award at Catch a Smile Fishery, Elmore Lane West, Gloucester GL2 3NW
Get Fishing at Haywards Heath & District AS Open Day, Valebridge Mill Pond, West Sussex RH16 4RR
Get a Get Fishing Award at Kids In Mind Angling Adventures, Wylands Angling Centre, Battle E. Sussex TN33 0SU
Get Fishing at Saturday Fishing Club, Madisons Fisheries, Wigan WN5 7AT
UPCOMING COMPETITIONS AND EVENTS
FishOMania – Moorlands Farm 2 – 25th June 2022
Read moreAT & CRT Canal Pairs Shropshire Union Canal, Shebdon – Saturday 25th June
Read moreRiverFest – River Severn, Bewdley – Saturday 25th June
Read moreAT Loch Style Team Championships – 25th & 26th June 2022
Read moreFree Spirit Match Boddington Classic Qualifier 5
Read moreFishOMania – Lindholme Lakes 2 – 29th June 2022
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 Trust Publish Report on Socio-Economic Value of Sea Angling

Meeting called to challenge Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust’s policies against angling and termination of fishing at Attenborough reserve

Angling Trust Call to Protect Salmon & Sea Trout by Ending Netting Activity

Highly Protected Marine Area Pilot Sites Announced

Two shore-caught fish confirmed as records

Jamie Cook: Big Questions 2

MPs support Angling Trust’s call for OFWAT to do more to stop pollution of our rivers

New Activity Alliance Annual Disability and Activity Survey reveals disabled people left out of return to activity

Volunteers Week: Angling Trust present Excellence Awards to 26 volunteers – and a club!
Fishing in Wales
Get the most out of Fishing In Wales, essential information for coarse, game and sea angling – plus online booking!
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