Anglers Against Pollution
Because Fish Need Clean Water
Supporting Sustainable Seas
Working in collaborative partnerships to secure a sustainable future for sea anglers and our seas
Tackling Litter
Creating a cleaner future for our waterways
Leading Collaborative Partnerships
Anglers and scientists, together as equals
Campaigns
The Angling Trust is fighting for the future of fish and fishing. From standing up for anglers’ rights to campaigning for a healthier environment, we put your interests and those of our beloved sport at the heart of everything we do. Salty or fresh we are championing the protection of our waterways.
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Latest Stories
14 July 2026
Anglers to play key role in…
Recreational anglers are set to play a central role in an ambitious new scientific project that will…
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14 July 2026
New Report Reveals the Hidden Workforce…
The Angling Trust has published the first national report into the working lives of the UK’s c…
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10 July 2026
Marine heatwave: what it means for…
A marine heatwave developing around parts of the UK could reach “extreme” levels this summer, with s…
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10 July 2026
Bluefin Tuna Catch-and-Release Recreational Fishery 2026
The 2026 bluefin tuna catch-and-release season opens on Monday 13th July 2026 around the coast of En…
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10 July 2026
Rays of Tope: New project to…
The Angling Trust is proud to be a partner in an exciting new three-year research project that will…
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10 July 2026
New ICES advice highlights mixed picture…
The latest scientific advice from the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) pa…
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10 July 2026
Angling Trust welcomes UK ratification of…
The Angling Trust has welcomed the UK Government’s ratification of the landmark UN High Seas T…
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08 July 2026
UK Government Pours Cold Water on…
On Monday, the UK Government published its response to the Environmental Audit Committee’s (EAC) PFA…
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07 July 2026
Anglers’ Data Stands Up to Scientific…
One of the biggest questions about the Sea Angling Diary Project has always been a fair one: can dat…
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28 May 2026
Angling Trust Calls for Recreational Sea…
The Angling Trust has submitted detailed evidence to the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Fis…
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07 May 2026
Angling Trust sets out vision for…
The Angling Trust has launched a new Welsh Sea Angling Manifesto, setting out a clear plan for how p…
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24 April 2026
Resetting the Relationship – But Where…
A major new report from MPs calls for big changes to how the government works with fishing communiti…
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23 April 2026
New ‘Forever Chemicals’ Report Urges UK…
The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) has officially released its final PFAS Inquiry Report, and t…
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17 April 2026
Beachy Head Trawling Ban Approved: A…
A new byelaw banning bottom-towed fishing gear has been approved for 164 km² of the Beachy Head East…
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16 April 2026
Join a co-sponsored roundtable on the…
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) and the Angling Trust are inviting…
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15 April 2026
Government must stop overfishing to protect…
The Angling Trust is backing growing calls for urgent action to end overfishing in UK waters. New an…
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Our Campaigns
Freshwater
Sea
Taking A Political Stand
It’s a new dawn for sea anglers. The Fisheries Act (2020) recognises recreational fishing as a stakeholder in fisheries management for the first time, thanks to work by the Angling Trust. We’re continuing to push hard on getting sea anglers voices heard in UK marine policy.
Recreationally Important Species
Sea anglers are ambassadors for the marine environment. We’re gathering data on recreationally important species to secure the future of world-class angling opportunities in the UK through science and best practice.
Marine Protected Areas
Healthy seas and abundant fish stocks are vital for the future of our sport. We are working hard with other stakeholders to ensure the voice of recreational anglers is accounted for to protect the future of our seas.
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