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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

OUR PARTNERS

The Angling Trust's work is supported by our Trade Associate Members

Angling Direct

Great choice of rods, reels and other fishing gear for carp, coarse, match, fly and sea angling. Angling Direct is the No.1 online tackle shop in the UK with over 15,000 items in stock.
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Daiwa

With a long standing reputation for quality from product design to customer care, Daiwa have the most advanced rod and pole manufacturing plant outside the Far East.
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Embryo Angling Habitats

Creating fisheries for people to enjoy and helping existing fisheries protect from predation, Embryo was founded by Korda owner Danny Fairbrass to put something back into the sport he loves.
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Fox International

One of the leading tackle manufacurers in Europe with brands covering carp, match, coarse, predator and lure fishing, Fox's flagship products help reinforce a reputation for innovation and quality.
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Korda

Korda develops and manufactures carp fishing terminal tackle with each hook, lead, swivel or lead clip produced to exacting standards. They also produce angling films for a variety of platforms.
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Nash

Trading for over 40 years and selling to 30 countries, Nash Tackle is renowned for innovation, with many of today’s modern items of carp tackle invented originally by founder Kevin Nash.
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Orvis

For more than 160 years the Orvis mission has been to guide its patrons to lead more fulfilling lives through a deep personal connection to the adventure and wonders of the natural world.
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Shakespeare

Since 1897, Shakespeare has been the leader in quality, affordable fishing tackle for the whole family and all levels of experience, inspied by over 120 years of passion and knowledge.
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Shimano

Renowned throughout the world for its trusted, high-quality fishing tackle, Shimano’s mission is to promote health and happiness through the enjoyment of nature and the world around us.
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Tackle Guru

Originally focussed on match fishing, Guru's range of tackle now finds favour with pleasure and specimen anglers, too. Also involved in production of high-quality films, many aired on TV.
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Avid Carp

Since it launched in 2010, Avid Carp has become a widely known and respected Carp fishing tackle brand that caters for many different fishing styles and abilities.
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Preston Innovations

Aimed at the serious match angler, Preston Innovations offer a wide range of quality products that suit many different styles of fishing - from the casual angler right through to professional match winners.
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Korum

Covering all the major tackle areas, Korum is the perfect choice for a wide range of methods and species, from pleasure angling on day ticket ‘commercial’ fisheries through to serious specimen fishing on stillwaters and rivers.
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Matrix

From seat boxes to rig storage, luggage to leads, brollies to braid, there’s a Matrix product for every coarse, carp and match angler.
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Fox Rage

Exciting, aggressive and dynamic, Fox Rage is designed for the modern lure fishing angler who wants more action, more fun and ultimately more fish.
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FIND FISHING INFO

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LEARN HOW TO FISH

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FIND A BEGINNER FISHING EVENT HOW DO I START FISHING?
 
01/04/2023 - 30/06/2023
Events all over England this Spring!
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Spring into Fishing – find an event near you this April, May and June

Come and try fishing at quality assured angling events. All ages and experience levels welcome. More details about what's happening on the day, parking…
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06/06/2023
Brooms Cross Fishery, Long Lane, Thornton, Liverpool, L29 8AA
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Spring into Fishing at Brooms Cross Fishery, Liverpool, L29 8AA

Come and try fishing at quality assured angling events. All ages and experience levels welcome. More details about what's happening on the day, parking…
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06/06/2023
Aire & Calder Canal, Amphitheatre Hill Top, Wakefield, WF11 9AQ
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Let’s Fish with the Canal & River Trust at Wakefield, WF11 9AQ during Spring into Fishing

For anyone over the age of six, adults and children alike. Bait & equipment included - just book in and turn up on the…
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06/06/2023
Aston Park Fisheries, off Fiddle Neck Lane, Mansfield Rd, Sheffield, S26 5PQ
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FULLY BOOKED: Spring into Fishing at Aston Park Fisheries, Sheffield, S26 5PQ

Come and try fishing at quality assured angling events. All ages and experience levels welcome. More details about what's happening on the day, parking…
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06/06/2023
Swinton Park Hotel, Masham, North Yorkshire, HG4 4JH
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FULLY BOOKED: Spring into Fishing at Swinton Park Hotel, North Yorkshire, HG4 4JH

Come and try fishing at quality assured angling events. All ages and experience levels welcome. More details about what's happening on the day, parking…
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07/06/2023
Barton Pool, Efflinch Lane, Barton under Needwood, DE13 8EU
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Spring into Fishing at Barton Pool, Barton under Needwood, DE13 8EU

Come and try fishing at quality assured angling events. All ages and experience levels welcome. More details about what's happening on the day, parking…
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07/06/2023
Grand Union Canal, Ackers Adventure, Golden Hillock Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, B11 2PY
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Let’s Fish with the Canal & River Trust at Birmingham, B11 2PY during Spring into Fishing

For anyone over the age of six, adults and children alike. Bait & equipment included - just book in and turn up on the…
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07/06/2023
Foxhole Pond, Holmbush Farm, Crawley Road, Faygate, RH12 4SE
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FULLY BOOKED: Spring into Fishing at Foxhole Pond, Faygate, RH12 4SE

Come and try fishing at quality assured angling events. All ages and experience levels welcome. More details about what's happening on the day, parking…
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07/06/2023
Kingstanding Pools, B5234, Burton on Trent, DE13 9PS
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Spring into Fishing at Kingstanding Pools, Burton on Trent, DE13 9PS

Come and try fishing at quality assured angling events. All ages and experience levels welcome. More details about what's happening on the day, parking…
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08/06/2023
Aston Park Fisheries, off Fiddle Neck Lane, Mansfield Rd, Sheffield, S26 5PQ
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FULLY BOOKED: Spring into Fishing at Aston Park Fisheries, Sheffield, S26 5PQ

Come and try fishing at quality assured angling events. All ages and experience levels welcome. More details about what's happening on the day, parking…
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08/06/2023
Oakside Fishery, White Cross, Newquay, Cornwall TR8 4QL
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FULLY BOOKED: Spring into Fishing at Oakside Fishery, Cornwall, TR8 4QL

Come and try fishing at quality assured angling events. All ages and experience levels welcome. More details about what's happening on the day, parking…
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08/06/2023
Brooms Cross Fishery, Long Lane, Thornton, Liverpool, L29 8AA
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Spring into Fishing at Brooms Cross Fishery, Liverpool, L29 8AA

Come and try fishing at quality assured angling events. All ages and experience levels welcome. More details about what's happening on the day, parking…
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UPCOMING COMPETITIONS AND EVENTS

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10 June 2023
Boddington Reservoir, Boddington Road, Byfield, Northamptonshire, NN11 6UD
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Free Spirit Match Boddington Classic Qualifier 4 – Saturday 10th June 2023

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10 June 2023
Weston Pools, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 9ER
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FishOMania – Weston Pools – Saturday 10th June 2023

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14 June 2023
Partridge Lakes, Glaziers Lane, Culcheth, Warrington, WA3 4AQ
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FishOMania – Partridge Lakes 2 – Wednesday 14th June 2023

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16 June 2023
Raphaels Cafe, Boat Lane, Evesham WR11 4BP
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RiverFest – Warwickshire Avon, Evesham – Friday 16th June 2023

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17 June 2023
Shoulder of Mutton pub, Lee Green, Mirfield, WF14 0AE
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RiverFest – River Calder, Mirfield – Saturday 17th June 2023

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17 June 2023
Moorlands Farm Coarse Fishery, Manor Lane, Hartlebury, Worcs, DY11 7XN
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FishOMania – Moorlands Farm Fishery – Saturday 17th June 2023

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ANGLING TRUST MEMBERSHIP

Ready to become a member and support our work for fish and fishing? Find out more about our membership types below.

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Individual

Support the Angling Trust and Fish Legal and enjoy great member benefits.
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Club or Syndicate

Run a club or syndicate? Receive great benefits including comprehensive insurance, advice from our team and legal protection if you choose to add Fish…
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Fishery

Protect your fishery with market leading insurance, support and advice from our teams and legal protection for your Fishery via Fish Legal
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Retail Associate

Help support our work to get more people fishing (more often) by joining as a retail associate member.  
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Consultatives & River Associations

Includes our £10m public liability insurance package.
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Federations

Membership cover for federations acting as representative organisations for angling clubs.
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LATEST NEWS AND CAMPAIGNS

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Blogpost
05 June 2023

Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing (IUU): Why Sea Anglers Should Stand Up Against It

Illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, often referred to as IUU fishing, poses a significant…
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Competitions
01 June 2023

SILVER FOR STEFAN BUT ENGLAND FALL SHORT IN FRANCE

  ENGLAND’S trio of teams fishing at the Masters, Veterans, and Disabled World Championships fo…
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Competitions
30 May 2023

ENGLAND LADIES SQUAD NAMED FOR WORLD CHAMPS IN SERBIA THIS AUGUST

SIX of the country’s best female anglers have been named to represent England Ladies at the World Ch…
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Get Fishing | GFFW Walthamstow-screenshot
Get Fishing News
25 May 2023

NEW: Get Fishing for Wellbeing video – NHS prescribed fishing for mental health

We submitted a successful bid to Natural England to run three Get Fishing for Wellbeing Pilot Projec…
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Competitions
24 May 2023

ENGLAND SQUADS AIMING FOR WORLD CHAMPS GOLD IN FRANCE THIS WEEK

A TRIO of top England squads will take on the World this week as the Masters, Veterans, and Disabled…
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Competitions
24 May 2023

England Win Gold at IFFA Spring Loch-Style International

Draycote Water, near Rugby in Warwickshire hosted the IFFA Spring Loch-Style International from 16th…
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Angling Trust
15 May 2023

ENGLAND U25 SQUAD SELECTED FOR 2023 WORLD CHAMPS

      ENGLAND U25 SQUAD SELECTED FOR 2023 WORLD CHAMPS England U25 manager Mark Downes has sel…
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Get Fishing | EA Annual Report 21-22 cover
Get Fishing News
15 May 2023

How is my fishing licence income spent? Environment Agency release 2021/22 Fisheries Annual Report

As spring arrives many anglers will now be looking forward to getting out to enjoy the better weathe…
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Get Fishing | David Seaman 3
Get Fishing News
15 May 2023

Football legend David Seaman highlights the mental health benefits of fishing in new campaign

Seaman appears in the latest Environment Agency campaign which highlights the mental health benefits…
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Fishing in Wales

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We make a difference!

 

Volunteering

Are you passionate about fishing and want to give up your free time to support our wonderful sport? There is such a wide range of opportunities, whether it’s a ‘one off’ or more regular role, in your local community, nationally or even at home, we can help you get involved!
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Coaching

You may already be assisting in activities within an angling club or project but want to consider becoming a qualified and licensed angling coach. Here you can find out more about acquiring relevant skills and knowledge to help you achieve that
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Enforcement

Enforcement

Protecting fisheries from poachers and fish thieves and increasing rod licence compliance is of great importance to anglers. Working with the Environment Agency, police and other partners, the Angling Trust has devised a very clear vision and strategy to tackle the issues.
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Our Ambassadors

We're supported by a growing number of Angling Trust Ambassadors. Find out more about who supports our work - and why they support us.

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