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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Read our 2023 Campaigns Review below:
Latest Stories
17 April 2025
2025: Bluefin Tuna Recreational Fishing Permit…
Today (Thursday 17th April 2025), the UK Government has opened applications for permits to participa…
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11 April 2025
Angling Trust launches free descending device…
The Angling Trust, in partnership with Veal’s Mail Order, is providing free descending devices to re…
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08 April 2025
Government rejects call to ban catapults
A petition calling for a blanket ban on the sale and possession of all catapults, which had attracte…
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01 April 2025
Angling Trust urges West Berkshire Council…
The Angling Trust and Fish Legal have objected to a planning application submitted to West Berkshire…
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01 April 2025
As the Bass Season Opens, It’s…
As the bass season kicks off today (Tuesday, 1st April 2025), recreational anglers across the UK wil…
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27 March 2025
2025 UK-EU Fishing Agreement: No Progress…
Once again, UK and EU decision-makers have set commercial fishing limits that gamble with the future…
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21 March 2025
Anglers join the Great British Spring…
Anglers are being urged to roll up their sleeves and help to clear litter from Britain’s water…
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19 March 2025
Angling Trust thanks angling community for…
Angling Trust CEO Jamie Cook has thanked member clubs and fisheries who responded to our call for ac…
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18 March 2025
Fisheries Minister praises anglers’ move to…
The Angling Trust and the Professional Boatmen’s Association (PBA), have recently launched new volun…
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05 March 2025
Survey to understand sea angler views,…
The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) is calling on sea anglers to t…
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20 February 2025
Angling Direct adds support to the…
We’re proud to announce that leading fishing tackle retailer Angling Direct will become a sponsor an…
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11 February 2025
Pollack Next Steps: Voluntary Best-Practice Guidelines…
Following months of engagement with the recreational angling sector, the Angling Trust, in partnersh…
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23 December 2024
Young angler, scientist and environmentalist shortlisted…
Hannah Rudd, the Angling Trust’s Marine Policy and Advocacy Manager, has been shortlisted for the pr…
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19 December 2024
Approved! Sussex IFCA Minimum Size Byelaw:…
Sussex Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (IFCA) has announced the approval of its Minimum…
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19 December 2024
UK Must Not Buckle to Brussels…
Brussels is set to demand that Britain surrender its fishing rights and adhere to European Union law…
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18 December 2024
Joint Fisheries Statement: What Sea Anglers…
As sea anglers, we’re always thinking about the future of our fisheries. Ensuring our seas are full…
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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.
Past Campaigns
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