Help protect, promote and develop fishing for all - join the Angling Trust
Find places to fish, tackle shops, clubs, coaches and river levels
Angling Improvement Fund Predation Round open for Clubs and Fisheries
The National Governing Body for angling in England - support us
Anglers Against Pollution: our campaign for cleaner waters
Fishing for Good: Angling Trust Strategic Plan 2023-28
Coarse, sea and game competitions plus all the info on Team England
We Fish as One: connecting people from all backgrounds with angling
Nationwide beginner fishing sessions
Your chance to win £25,000!
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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 the waters we fish
By becoming a member of the Angling Trust you are helping to protect the waters 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, Go Outdoors, Farlows, Sportfish, Hinders, Trespass 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
Free joining gift
Join today by direct debit or recurring card payment, and receive a free £20 Fishing Megastore voucher*. Simply enter JOIN£20 in the Promo code field or quote it when you call the Membership Team. Fishing Megastore is the online store of The Glasgow Angling Centre – the largest stockist of fishing equipment in Europe and one of the largest online and fishing tackle mail order companies in the UK. What are you waiting for JOIN US TODAY
*Applicable to new Adult, Senior and Young Adult memberships only – membership payment must be by direct debit or recurring card payment.
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.
LEARN HOW TO FISH
Beginner events - find one near you!
Get into fishing or take a friend
UPCOMING COMPETITIONS AND EVENTS
ANGLING 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
Reel Education is continuing to grow from strength to strength teaching youngsters in schools the link between the Environment, Nature and Angling
Government Announces Proposed Ban on Bottom Trawling in 41 Marine Protected Areas
Angling Trust Presses Water Commission to Go Faster and Further
VIDEO: Alice and her 3 boys have a day they won’t forget – how to get into fishing with Watford Angling Coaches and Get Fishing from the Angling Trust
Recovery Rods help boost mental health and wellbeing by providing low cost fishing sessions for beginners in Bedfordshire
Teddy is hooked! – back for more fishing and bringing his sister along to help teach her how to fish too!
Thank you to all our volunteers – you do an incredible job supporting our work!
Get Fishing Fund – Funded Project: HACRO were visited by The High Sheriff of Hertfordshire as part of his ‘Nurture through Nature’ campaign
New Horizons had an amazing day taking part in the Get Fishing Awards recently
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
Coaching
