Help protect fish, fishing and the environment - join the Angling Trust
Anglers Against Pollution: our campaign for cleaner waters
Interactive map for venues, clubs, tackle shops, coaches and river levels
The National Governing Body for angling in England - support us today
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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:
FIND FISHING INFO
Search for fishing venues, river levels, tackle shops, clubs and coaches.
UPCOMING COMPETITIONS AND EVENTS
AT-TEFF Rivers Qualifier – Sunday 23rd January 2022 – River Dee, Llangollen
Read moreSilverFish – The Oaks Fishery – MEMBERS
Read moreSilverFish – The Oaks Fishery – NON MEMBERS
Read moreSilverFish – Bradshaw Hall Fisheries – MEMBERS
Read moreSilverFish – Bradshaw Hall Fisheries – NON MEMBERS
Read moreSilverFish – Packington Somers Fishery – MEMBERS
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
Calling all ladies!
The Get Fishing Podcast – EP. 5 – Get Fishing for Wellbeing
Update on JNCC Review of Porbeagle and Common Blue Skate
Pat Byrne: angling coach who introduced hundreds of juniors to fishing
The Get Fishing Fund is back for 2022 – £100k funding pot available to help get more people fishing, more often
Angling Trust welcomes hard hitting Commons pollution report
Angling Trust Tackle Guru Coarse Talent Pathway Now Open!
2021: a pretty good year for fishing despite pandemic
Angling Trust Secures Funding for Fisheries Management Plans
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
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