About The Fisheries Support Service
The Fisheries Support Service is a dedicated portal which offers advice and downloadable information to anyone involved in the running and general management of clubs, fisheries and angling venues.
Building as an ever-evolving library, the information is provided by industry experts who have an in-depth understanding of best practice and regulatory compliance in subjects including:
- Construction and development
- Upskilling volunteers and club officials
- Funding opportunities for future projects
- Issues management including habitat, disease and predation
- Participation and membership
- Fish welfare
Where appropriate, key contacts are reflected who are experts in their sector and can help to answer additional questions and offer further guidance. If, after reading any of the guidance notes, you have further questions, contact your local Fisheries Support Officer for further help and advice.
The Fisheries Support Service is a joint venture between the Environment Agency and the Angling Trust.
How To Use These Pages
The current subject areas covered by the Fisheries Support Service are below. Further information is available by clicking on the appropriate link.
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Fisheries Management
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Predation
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Managing Projects & Volunteers
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Working With The Environment
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Invasive Non-Native Species
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Increasing Participation
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Safeguarding & Welfare
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Enforcement
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Building Bridges Project
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Funding
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Communications
The Fisheries Support pages will continue to grow to reflect current trends, advice and regulatory change via downloadable materials, presentations and videos. It is therefore strongly suggested that users re-visit these pages on a regular basis to ensure that any material previously downloaded or referenced, reflects the most recent version available.
To help with planning, this Club Development template can be downloaded and used as a starting point for any project.
An introductory E- handbook which introduces a comprehensive breakdown of the Trust’s activities and complements this service, is available below. It can also be downloaded as a PDF if preferred.
Footnote:
Any third-party recommendations made within the FSS pages are impartial. Unless specifically indicated, the Angling Trust does not benefit commercially from any reference to specific commercial products or services.
- If your club or fishery is not a member of the Angling Trust and would like to find out more about the benefits of becoming a member – including our industry-leading member club and fishery insurance package – visit our Membership section or call us on 0343 5077 006.
Take a look at how we can help you
This Clubs & Fisheries Handbook outlines how the Angling Trust can support you through advice, resources, and practical help. Much of our work to support clubs and fisheries is assisted with funding from fishing licence income through our contract delivery with the Environment Agency. However, many other ways we engage with clubs is funded through membership fees paid by clubs, fisheries, organisations, angling trade partners and individuals, including our fight against pollution, over-abstraction, angling bans and other threats to our sport.