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Help protect fish, fishing and the environment - join the Angling Trust

Find places to fish, tackle shops, clubs, coaches and river levels

The National Governing Body for angling in England - support us

Anglers Against Pollution: our campaign for cleaner waters

Coarse, sea and game competitions plus all the info on Team England

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 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
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 – Family Fishing Days
Get Hooked on Fishing – ‘Have a Go!’ Sessions
Get Hooked on Fishing – Improving mental health, well-being and social inclusion sessions
FULLY BOOKED: Get Fishing at Packington Somers Fishery, CV7 7PL
PAID EVENT: Get Fishing at Ellerdine Trout Fishery, Telford, TF6 6QR
PAID EVENT: Get Fishing at Kilnsey Fly Fishery and Trout Farm, North Yorkshire, BD23 5PS
PAID EVENT: Get Fishing at Aldercar Lane Fishery, Langley Mill, NG16 4HJ
FULLY BOOKED: Get a Get Fishing Award at Trent and Mersey Canal, Rugeley WS15 1DF
FULLY BOOKED: Get Fishing at Packington Somers Fishery, CV7 7PL
Spring into Fishing – find an event near you this April, May and June
Spring into Fishing at Oakside Fishery, Cornwall, TR8 4QL
Spring into Fishing at Plantations Lakes, Somerset, BS21 6XW
UPCOMING COMPETITIONS AND EVENTS
FishOMania – Tunnel Barn Farm – Saturday 25th March 2023
Read moreFishOMania – Boldings Pools – Wednesday 5th April 2023
Read moreFishOMania – Lindholme Lakes 1 – Saturday 8th April 2023
Read moreAT TEFF Bank National – Elinor
Read moreFishOMania – Partridge Lakes 1 – Saturday 15th April 2023
Read moreAT-TEFF Rivers Qualifier – River Ure, Wensley – Sunday 16th April 2023
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

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

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

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

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

ENGLAND SQUAD ANNOUNCED FOR EURO CLASH

Team England Sea Talent Pathway is back – register now!

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

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

There’s a coarse fishing close season on rivers but other options are available!
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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