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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.
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
Take a Friend Fishing in National Fishing Month 2022
National Fishing Month 2022
National Fishing Month is at Purple Badger Camping & Fishing Lakes, LE7 3BH
PAID EVENT: National Fishing Month is at Grafham Water, PE28 0BX
National Fishing Month Let’s Fish with the Canal & River Trust – Lancashire WN7 4EZ
National Fishing Month Let’s Fish with the Canal & River Trust – Northampton NN7 4TA
National Fishing Month Let’s Fish with the Canal & River Trust – Coventry CV1 4LX
National Fishing Month Let’s Fish with the Canal & River Trust – Stoke ST6 3NQ
National Fishing Month Let’s Fish with the Canal & River Trust – Ringstead NN14 4TU
UPCOMING COMPETITIONS AND EVENTS
RiverFest – River Trent, Newark 2 – Sunday 7th August
Read moreRiverFest – River Yare, Langley – Sunday 14th August
Read moreRiverFest – River Trent, Burton on Trent – Sunday 14th August
Read moreRiverFest – River Trent, Tidal Stretches 1 – Monday 15th August
Read moreRiverFest – River Trent, Burton Joyce 2 – Saturday 20th August
Read moreAT & CRT Canal Pairs Gloucester & Sharpness Canal- Sunday 21st August
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

Ringer Baits Win Angling Trust Feeder National!

ANGLING TRUST FEEDER NATIONAL – PEG SETS REVEALED!

Bumper Catches at Masters & Veterans Nationals

Women’s Carp Team England member Aimee Eaton encourage survivors of domestic abuse to discover angling

Bernard Cribbins, much-loved actor and a great ambassador for angling

Do You Care About Bass? Want To Get Your Voice Heard? Join Our Fight Today

Further decline as government and regulators continue to fail salmon

FishOMania Final 2022 – Angling Trust statement

JONES SCOOPS £50k FISHOMANIA PAYDAY
Fishing in Wales
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