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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
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TAKE A FRIEND FISHING IS BACK - DEC 17TH to JAN 2ND
PLUS: Beginner events - find one near you - learn to fish or take a friend
Take a Friend Fishing
Get together with a friend and create some amazing angling memories!
December 17th 2021 to January 2nd 2022
December and January are a fantastic time of year to get outdoors and enjoy some time next to the water. Taking a friend or family member for a winter fishing trip is the ideal opportunity to catch-up at Christmas. Anglers with a fishing licence can get a FREE one-day fishing licence worth £6 from the Environment Agency to take someone they know fishing.
UPCOMING COMPETITIONS AND EVENTS
SilverFish – Aston Park Fisheries – NON MEMBERS
Read moreSilverFish – Aston Park Fisheries – MEMBERS
Read moreAT-TEFF Rivers National 2021 Qualifier – River Wear – 28th November
Read moreSilverFish – Lindholme Lakes – MEMBERS
Read moreSilverFish – Lindholme Lakes – NON MEMBERS
Read moreAT Brumal Loch Style 2021 – Farmoor Reservoir – 4th December
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 for Wellbeing | Angling Trust
Reports of fisheries crimes rose in 2020 while convictions plummeted, wildlife survey shows
Angling Trust Response to Proposal to add Porbeagle Shark and Common Blue Skate to Schedule 5 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act
Benwick Sports give the Angling Trust their backing and a whole lot more!
About time! Angling Trust and Fish Legal welcome announcement to crack down on water companies
Take a Friend Fishing is back…
Graham Mabey Vlog from Get Fishing Event In West Sussex
Angling Trust helps provide training for North Yorkshire Police Rural Crime Team
MPs urged to secure ‘a pathway out of pollution’ in response to weakened government amendment on sewage discharges
Fishing in Wales
Get the most out of Fishing In Wales, essential information for coarse, game and sea angling – plus online booking!
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