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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

Take a look at some of the work your membership supports

Angling Tiers

Representing anglers during Covid-19 pandemic

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Getting more people fishing, more often

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Campaigning for healthy waters and halting pollution

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Anglers Against Litter and Take 5 campaigns

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Competitions from world championships to grassroot

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Supporting the Missing Salmon Alliance

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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:

 
Angling Support Hub Fishing Buzz

FIND FISHING INFO

Search for fishing venues, river levels, tackle shops, clubs and coaches.

 

TAKE A FRIEND FISHING

Take a Friend Fishing is back! Give the gift of fishing this Christmas.

Take a Friend Fishing

Use your fishing licence to get a FREE one-day licence and introduce someone new to fishing!

 

UPCOMING COMPETITIONS AND EVENTS

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2021-01-23
Viaduct Fishery, Cary Valley, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 6LJ
Members only

POSTPONED Silverfish – Viaduct Fishery – MEMBERS ONLY

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2021-01-23
Viaduct Fishery, Cary Valley, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 6LJ
Open to all

POSTPONED Silverfish – Viaduct Fishery – NON-MEMBERS ONLY

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2021-01-23
The Oaks Lane, Sessay, Thirsk, YO7 3BJ
Members only

POSTPONED Silverfish – The Oaks, Sessay – MEMBERS ONLY

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2021-01-23
The Oaks Lakes, Sessay, Thirsk, YO7 3BJ
Open to all

POSTPONED Silverfish – The Oaks, Sessay – NON-MEMBERS ONLY

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2021-01-31
Larford Lakes, Larford Lane, Stourport on Severn, DY13 0SQ
Members only

POSTPONED Silverfish – Larford Lakes – MEMBERS ONLY

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2021-01-31
Larford Lakes, Larford Lane, Stourport on Severn, DY13 0SQ
Open to all

POSTPONED Silverfish – Larford Lakes – NON-MEMBERS ONLY

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ANGLING 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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Individual

Support us and enjoy great member benefits.
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Club or Syndicate

Run a club or syndicate? Receive great benefits including comprehensive insurance and Fish Legal membership.
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Fishery

Protect your fishery with market leading insurance, legal advice and receive great member benefits.
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Trade Membership

Help support our work to get more people fishing (more often) by joining as a trade member.  
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Consultatives & River Associations

Includes our £10m public liability insurance package.
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Charter Boats

We’re committed to representing charter boat angling and ensuring that the sector can remain at the heart of sea angling.
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Federations

Membership cover for federations acting as representative organisations for angling clubs.
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LATEST NEWS AND CAMPAIGNS

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Get Fishing Winter Series
Get Fishing News
19 January 2021

GET FISHING WINTER SERIES

Winter is a fantastic time of year to get outdoors and enjoy some time next to the water. The new Ge…
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News
15 January 2021

Anglers to challenge Brexit bait ban

The Angling Trust has joined forces with bait manufacturers Dynamite and Mainline in urgently seekin…
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News
13 January 2021

Lockdown fishing: updated guidelines published

After a hectic and successful week navigating the consequences for angling of the government’s decis…
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Martin Salter lockdown angling
Blogpost
13 January 2021

How to fish safely during lockdown and how we got here!

Martin Salter has timely advice for all anglers, along with the inside story of how we managed to ge…
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Campaigns
12 January 2021

Bass Fishing Measures For 2021

The government rolled over the 2020 bass fishing measures into 2021 as we waited an outcome from the…
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short session fishing tips
Fishing
08 January 2021

10 Great Short Session Fishing Tips

With anglers everywhere opting to keep it safe and local at present, short sessions make perfect sen…
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News
07 January 2021

Fishing to be allowed during England’s national lockdown – Angling Trust announcement

The Government have now formally responded to the representations made by the Angling Trust. We have…
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News
06 January 2021

Covid-19 Lockdown Newsflash

Following yesterday’s written communication from the Cabinet Office that fishing is to be proh…
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News
05 January 2021

Statement on the new lockdown restrictions in England

The regulations have now been published and confirm this evening’s message from the Cabinet Office t…
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Fishing in Wales

Go to 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!

 

Volunteering

Are you passionate about fishing and want to give up your free time to support our wonderful sport? There is such a wide range of opportunities, whether it’s a ‘one off’ or more regular role, in your local community, nationally or even at home, we can help you get involved!
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Coaching

You may already be assisting in activities within an angling club or project but want to consider becoming a qualified and licensed angling coach. Here you can find out more about acquiring relevant skills and knowledge to help you achieve that
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Enforcement

Enforcement

Protecting fisheries from poachers and fish thieves and increasing rod licence compliance is of great importance to anglers. Working with the Environment Agency, police and other partners, the Angling Trust has devised a very clear vision and strategy to tackle the issues.
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Our Ambassadors

We're supported by a growing number of Angling Trust Ambassadors. Find out more about who supports our work for fish and fishing - and more importantly why they support us.