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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

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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
PAID EVENT: Get Fishing at Layer Marney Reservoir, CO5 9UF
Get Fishing at Covey Fisheries, Somerton, TA11 7HE
PAID EVENT: Get Fishing at Nightingale Lake, Peterborough, PE7 3DZ
Get a Get Fishing Award at Kiln Pond, Haywards Heath, RH17 6SQ
Get a Get Fishing Award at Kiln Pond, Haywards Heath, RH17 6SQ
Spring into Fishing 2025
PAID EVENT: Get Fishing at Billingford Lakes & Country Park, Dereham, NR20 4RF
Get a Get Fishing Award at Hansfords Hollow Pool, Montford Bridge, SY4 1EU
PAID EVENT: Get a Get Fishing Award at Willow Lakes Fishery, Grantham, NG32 2LF
PAID EVENT: Get a Get Fishing Award at Willow Lakes Fishery, Grantham, NG32 2LF
Get Fishing at Kernow Fishing for Wellbeing, Cornwall, TR27 5JS
PAID EVENT: Get Fishing at Kernow Fishery Kids Club, Cornwall, TR27 5JS
PAID EVENT: Get Fishing at Layer Marney Reservoir, CO5 9UF
Get Fishing at Covey Fisheries, Somerton, TA11 7HE
PAID EVENT: Get Fishing at Nightingale Lake, Peterborough, PE7 3DZ
Get a Get Fishing Award at Kiln Pond, Haywards Heath, RH17 6SQ
Get a Get Fishing Award at Kiln Pond, Haywards Heath, RH17 6SQ
Spring into Fishing 2025
PAID EVENT: Get Fishing at Billingford Lakes & Country Park, Dereham, NR20 4RF
Get a Get Fishing Award at Hansfords Hollow Pool, Montford Bridge, SY4 1EU
PAID EVENT: Get a Get Fishing Award at Willow Lakes Fishery, Grantham, NG32 2LF
PAID EVENT: Get a Get Fishing Award at Willow Lakes Fishery, Grantham, NG32 2LF
UPCOMING COMPETITIONS AND EVENTS
FishOMania – Partridge Lakes 2- Wednesday 4th June- 2025
Read moreFishOMania – Monk Lakes- Saturday 7th June- 2025
Read moreFree Spirit Match Boddington Classic Qualifier 4 – Saturday 7th June 2025
Read moreAT TEFF Loch Style National – Block B – Chew Valley Lakes – Sunday 8th June 2025
Read moreAT TEFF Loch Style National – Block B – Carsington Water – Sunday 8th June 2025
Read moreFishOMania – Lindholme Lakes 1 – Saturday 31st May 2025
Read moreFishOMania – Partridge Lakes 2- Wednesday 4th June- 2025
Read moreFishOMania – Monk Lakes- Saturday 7th June- 2025
Read moreFree Spirit Match Boddington Classic Qualifier 4 – Saturday 7th June 2025
Read moreAT TEFF Loch Style National – Block B – Chew Valley Lakes – Sunday 8th June 2025
Read moreAT TEFF Loch Style National – Block B – Carsington Water – Sunday 8th June 2025
Read moreFishOMania – Lindholme Lakes 1 – Saturday 31st May 2025
Read moreFishOMania – Partridge Lakes 2- Wednesday 4th June- 2025
Read moreFishOMania – Monk Lakes- Saturday 7th June- 2025
Read moreFree Spirit Match Boddington Classic Qualifier 4 – Saturday 7th June 2025
Read moreAT TEFF Loch Style National – Block B – Chew Valley Lakes – Sunday 8th June 2025
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

Get Fishing Fund – Funded Project Blog: Steve Clamp – Derby Young Anglers help newcomers get into fishing with hands-on have-a-go lessons to give fishing a go funded by Environment Agency

Somersham Angling Club hosted some fabulous Get Fishing events last year – the good news is there will be more of the same in 2025!

We want a water industry fit for purpose

VIDEO: What are your favourite fishing moments?! – Get Fishing events are the perfect place to learn to fish

Another year of anglers’ data reveals another year of rampant river pollution

Get Fishing Fund – Funded Project: ‘Summerhayes Junior Angling Club hosts a superb Get Fishing event!

Get Fishing Fund – Funded Project: Your project could benefit from the incredibly popular Get Fishing Fund like Asfordby and Melton Society of Anglers

Will the UK-EU Fisheries Deal Deliver for Sustainability and Coastal Communities?

The smile says it all! Kayson is hooked! – huge perch for young angler – want to get your kids fishing too?
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
