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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

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The Angling Trust's work is supported by our Trade Associate Members

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UPCOMING COMPETITIONS AND EVENTS

05 April 2023
The Boldings, Astley Abbotts, Bridgnorth WV16 4SS
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FishOMania – Boldings Pools – Wednesday 5th April 2023

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08 April 2023
Drennan Lindholme Lakes, Don Farm, West Carr, Doncaster, DN9 1LF
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FishOMania – Lindholme Lakes 1 – Saturday 8th April 2023

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09 April 2023
Elinor Trout Fishery, Kettering, UK
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AT TEFF Bank National – Elinor

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15 April 2023
Partridge Lakes, Glaziers Lane, Culcheth, Warrington, WA3 4AQ
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FishOMania – Partridge Lakes 1 – Saturday 15th April 2023

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16 April 2023
Three Horseshoes, Wensley, Leyburn, North Yorkshire DL8 4HJ
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AT-TEFF Rivers Qualifier – River Ure, Wensley – Sunday 16th April 2023

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19 April 2023
Todber Manor Fisheries, Manor Farm, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1JB
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FishOMania – Todber Manor 1 – Wednesday 19th April 2023

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LATEST NEWS AND CAMPAIGNS

Angling Trust
23 March 2023

Festival of Carp set to introduce new anglers to our sport

The Carp Society will be running their hugely popular “Festival of Carp” event at Horseshoe Lake nea…
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Angling Trust
22 March 2023

£150,000 available as Angling Trust and Environment Agency reopen funding to help tackle fish predation

The Angling Improvement Fund (AIF) has reopened for funding towards projects tackling the impacts of…
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Anglers Against Pollution
22 March 2023

OFWAT’s threat to prevent water company dividends doesn’t go far enough

OFWAT’s announcement that it will assume new powers to stop water companies from paying dividends to…
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Get Fishing News
19 March 2023

Happy Mother’s Day to all Fishing Mums (and Gran’s!)

48% of teenage girls saying their mum, aunts and female role models encourage them to be active. Fis…
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Anglers Against Pollution
16 March 2023

Second River Ray pollution in 6 months – Angling Trust seeks full audit of Thames Water’s ‘Victorian’ sewerage systems

The Angling Trust is demanding answers from Thames Water on the condition of their waste water infra…
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Competitions
16 March 2023

ENGLAND SQUAD ANNOUNCED FOR EURO CLASH

  Angling Trust Team England manager Mark Downes has selected his squad for this year’s E…
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Competitions
16 March 2023

Team England Sea Talent Pathway is back – register now!

   The Angling Trust’s hugely successful Sea Talent Pathway is set to return this summer – and you…
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Competitions
15 March 2023

RIVERFEST RETURNS FOR 2023 – DON’T MISS OUT ON YOUR TICKET!

  BRITAIN’S biggest competition for river anglers returns on Tuesday March 21 as tickets go on sale…
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Enforcement
15 March 2023

Voluntary Bailiffs to support Operation Clampdown as coarse fishing close season for rivers begins

The annual coarse fishing close season for rivers and streams came into effect today (Wednesday 15 M…
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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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