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It’s an exciting time to be a sea angler in the UK. Now a recognised stakeholder under the Fisheries Act (2020) sea anglers have a new platform for their voices to be heard. Ongoing developments around Fisheries Management Plans, new funding opportunities and an increased recognition of the value of sea angling to coastal communities are all propelling the sport into a new direction. This is our collective chance to secure an ambitious future for sea angling.

As the recognised national governing body for angling in England we are committed to protecting fish, fishing and the environment our sport depends upon. It’s no secret that our seas are in a dire state. For our sport to thrive both now and in the future it is vital that our marine environment is sustainably managed. We are standing up for sea anglers rights, lobbying government for better management of recreationally-important species and promoting the socio-economic value investment into sea angling can deliver across the country.

Volunteers are the lifeblood of the Angling Trust. Our technical Marine Advisory Group (MAG) provide us with advice on nationwide sea angling-related policy and is comprised of experienced sea anglers and experts on fisheries science, policy and management. Through our Regional Voluntary Group (RVG) we want to hear from you about the local issues that are important to you, your community and your fishing experience. We host regular Virtual Sea Angling Forums on a variety of topics of interest to sea anglers to give you the opportunity to pose questions directly to organisations like the Marine Management Organisation and Defra as well as to hear about projects going on around the country related to sea angling.

While sea angling has many opportunities now on its doorstep, challenges are on the horizon. A collective voice for our community has never been more important. Join the Angling Trust today and support fish, fishing and the environment.

Currents Campaigns

Fisheries Management Plans

Giving sea anglers a voice

Recreational sea angling has a platform like never before under the Fisheries Act (2020). This is our chance to have our say on fisheries management that creates a sustainable future for our sport by delivering more and bigger fish.

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Funding Opportunities

Developing recreational sea angling

Recreational sea angling is eligible for a number of government funding schemes that ensure the sustainability, promotion and development of the sport.

Sea Angling Science

Striving for sustainability

Data is an important ally for strengthening our sports position, defending its interests and further understanding the marine environment. The Angling Trust collaborate with angling clubs and skippers, and scientists to gather data on recreationally-important species and the socio-economic value of the sport

Sea News

Angling Trust delivers a massive win for Salcombe Estuary as netting ban to remain

“What about recreational fishing!?” Angling Trust highlight concerns for shore angling if quota finfish licence cap removed on English Under-10s

UK Sea Fishing Angling Trust Marine Conservation

£154,000 granted to develop recreational sea angling infrastructure

Anglers successfully fight against an increase in commercial landings of undulate ray

Angling for Sustainability: Tagging Black Bream, Sharks & Rays in the Solent & Dorset

Angling Trust fight for anglers to have their say as the government commits to exploring recreational pollack management in 2024

“What a load of pollacks!” Angling Trust Urge Minister to Think Twice on Recreational Fishing Ban

Angling Trust meets with the Fisheries Minister to progress plans for the future of UK’s recreational bluefin tuna fishery

Angling Trust seek clarification on commercial catch limits for pollack in 2024

Your Representatives

Marine Advisory Group (MAG)

Advising on nationwide policy

Our technical Marine Advisory Group (MAG) provide us with advice on nationwide sea angling-related policy and is comprised of experienced sea anglers and experts on fisheries science, policy and management.

Regional Voluntary Group

Representing local sea anglers

Through our Regional Voluntary Group (RVG) representatives we want to hear from you about the local issues that are important to you, your community and your fishing experience.

Virtual Sea Angling Forums

Talking fish and fishing

We host regular Virtual Sea Angling Forums on a variety of topics of interest to sea anglers to give you the opportunity to pose questions directly to organisations like the Marine Management Organisation and Defra as well as to hear about projects going on around the country related to sea angling.

Get Involved

Anglers Against Litter

Take 5 with thousands of anglers

Anglers Against Litter is the Angling Trust’s campaign to provide a voice for anglers to engage with the issue of litter and plastic pollution in freshwater and marine environments.

Anglers Against Pollution

Because fish need clean water

The Angling Trust has been campaigning for cleaner waterways since 1948 and through our new campaign, Anglers Against Pollution, seeks to give anglers a voice in the fight for a better future for our environment by holding the Government to account for its promises, its actions and its responsibilities.

Love Fishing, Love Nature

Angling is about more than fishing

Love Fishing Love Nature aims to highlight anglers’ love for the great outdoors, and showcase the great work many clubs, anglers and skippers are doing to protect the environment and the waters we fish. This work has never been so important as it is today, with climate change, pollution, biodiversity loss and water scarcity threatening the very environment and waters we love as anglers.

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