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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

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

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UPCOMING COMPETITIONS AND EVENTS

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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LATEST NEWS AND CAMPAIGNS

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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

Get the most out of Fishing In Wales, essential information for coarse, game and sea angling – plus online booking!

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