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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
OUR PARTNERS
The Angling Trust's work is supported by our Trade Associate Members
FIND FISHING INFO
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UPCOMING COMPETITIONS AND EVENTS
RiverFest – River Yare, Langley – Sunday 14th August
Read moreRiverFest – River Trent, Burton on Trent – Sunday 14th August
Read moreRiverFest – River Trent, Tidal Stretches 1 – Monday 15th August
Read moreRiverFest – River Trent, Burton Joyce 2 – Saturday 20th August
Read moreAT & CRT Canal Pairs Gloucester & Sharpness Canal- Sunday 21st August
Read moreAT & CRT Canal Pairs Shropshire Union, Soudley 2 – Sunday 21st August
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
It’s a drought, stupid! We need hosepipe bans NOW
Fishing to return to Attenborough Nature Reserve following Angling Trust intervention
Week 2, National Fishing Month 2022 | The Environment
Partnership between Angling Trust and Fox International Group Limited to continue for another year
Joint Statement: Fishing on Attenborough Nature Reserve
Ringer Baits Win Angling Trust Feeder National!
ANGLING TRUST FEEDER NATIONAL – PEG SETS REVEALED!
Bumper Catches at Masters & Veterans Nationals
Women’s Carp Team England member Aimee Eaton encourage survivors of domestic abuse to discover angling
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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