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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:
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Hundreds of events - find one near you - learn to fish or take a friend
UPCOMING COMPETITIONS AND EVENTS
AT & CRT Canal Pairs – Trent & Mersey Canal, Middlewich – 26th September
Read moreAT & CRT Canal Pairs – Grand Union Canal, Foxton – 2nd October
Read moreSilverFish – Boddington Reservoir – MEMBERS
Read moreSilverFish – Boddington Reservoir – NON MEMBERS
Read moreAT & CRT Canal Pairs – Llangollen Canal, Fenns Bank – 3rd October
Read moreAT-TEFF Rivers National 2021 Qualifier – Lower Itchen – 10th October
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
JOHN LOCK SETS A NEW HIGH IN RIVERFEST 2021 FINAL!
Catch & Release only for salmon angling in the Severn
67th Nations Coarse Angling World Championship 2021
The Get Fishing Awards from the Angling Trust
Angling Trust 2021 National Coarse Competitions Overview
Division 2 National Championship Report 2021
AT-TEFF Membership Announcement
Tidefest 2021 Report
Angling Trust and Shakespeare announce major partnership to inspire a new generation of anglers to Get Fishing!
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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