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May 14, 2020

Angling In Wales | Angling is now a permitted form of excercise

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Angling Cymru update: 13th May 2020 Angling is now a permitted form of exercise but please remember to observe the following regulations: Stay local: You can drive to go fishing but only locally - the shortest distance you can. If you live… Read Full Story

May 13, 2020

Fish distress is of the scales during lockdown as waterway charity welcomes back anglers

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ANGLERS AND PUBLIC ASKED TO HELP SUPPORT CANAL & RIVER TRUST AS CHARITY ACTS ON 300% INCREASE IN FISH DISTRESS CALLOUTS DURING LOCKDOWN Today, anglers across England will be able to fish once again on their local canal, reservoir or other… Read Full Story

May 13, 2020

Kilnsey fly fishing lakes will reopen to anglers from Monday 18th May 2020.

Latest UK fishing news

Kilnsey Park Fly Fishery is situated in spectacular surroundings. The two spring fed lakes are both approximately 1 acre in size and are open all year round, fishing well throughout the winter. The lakes are well stocked with hard fighting… Read Full Story

Aug 05, 2018

S&TC Cymru partners with other conservation groups to help restore endangered eels

Latest UK fishing news

Conservation groups give hope for endangered eels by providing them a new home at Cyfarthfa Park Lake, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales S&TC Cymru and South East Wales Rivers Trust, as joint lead partners for the European eel in the Wales Environment… Read Full Story

Jun 28, 2018

Fishing licence money protecting fish from predatory birds

Latest UK fishing news

Local anglers at Wedgwood pools had been concerned that a number of Cormorants and Goosanders were eating the fish and leaving very little behind. The birds are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, so it was up to the… Read Full Story

Jun 01, 2018

Catch a Crucian photographic competition | National Crucian Conservation Project (NCCP)

Latest UK fishing news

The Angling Trust and the National Crucian Conservation Project (NCCP) have once again teamed up with the Association of Crucian Anglers to organise the Catch a Crucian photographic competition. Thanks to Bait-Tech and Angling Direct there… Read Full Story

Feb 25, 2018

The latest fishing news from the Environment Agency

Latest UK fishing news

All the latest fishing news from the Environment Agency including fishing days for the family, the first conviction for body worn cameras and details on how far your fishing licence money goes. Spring into fishing Spring Into Fishing with… Read Full Story

Apr 27, 2017

Shropshire Union Canal reels in national angling championship

Latest UK fishing news

Hundreds of the nation’s top anglers are set to descend on the Shropshire Union Canal this August for the Angling Trust Division One National Championship. The Canal & River Trust charity, which cares for 2,000 miles of waterways, will be… Read Full Story

Mar 23, 2017

Salmon & Trout Conservation campaign video showing the impact of sea lice

Latest UK fishing news

This new film from the Salmon & Trout Conservation Scotland explains the catastrophic collapse of sea trout stocks in Loch Maree, once one of the world’s truly great wild fisheries, following the arrival of salmon farming in the adjacent… Read Full Story

Feb 03, 2017

Tom Pickering names his England Lions for the 7th FIPSed World Feeder Championships in Portugal

Latest UK fishing news

The Angling Trust's Preston Innovations sponsored England Feeder team has now been selected for the FIPSed 7th World Feeder Championships in Cabecao, Portugal from 24th - 25th June 2017. The Feeder team are to remain the same as last… Read Full Story

Jan 29, 2017

England Call Up for Talented U20s Coarse Anglers

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The Angling Trust is looking for talented coarse anglers who would like to apply for the England under 20s youth assessment trials. FIPSed have announced that the age categories for the youth have changed from previous years, so what was… Read Full Story

Sep 29, 2016

England winning streak comes to an end as Russia win world carp championship on a tie break

Latest UK fishing news

Carp Team England’s incredible winning streak has come to an end as Russia have been crowned Carp Fishing World Champions in one of the tightest and closest fought battles in international carp fishing match history. The 72 hours… Read Full Story

Sep 21, 2016

Rod licence income helps fund over 50 projects to benefit fish and fishing

Latest UK fishing news

Another 54 angling projects have benefitted from a share of £200,000 from the Angling Improvement Fund (AIF). Administered by the Angling Trust in partnership with the Environment Agency, the AIF reinvests income from rod licence sales… Read Full Story

Sep 14, 2016

Bream provide winning weights in TideFest 2016 River Thames fishing competition

Latest UK fishing news

Local people turned out in huge numbers in response to the call to 'come along and enjoy the river' at this year's third TideFest on the River Thames. Glorious sunshine ensured a great turnout for an action packed day on the water at… Read Full Story

Sep 13, 2016

From soap stars to tackle makers … Angling Trust and Fish Legal announce 20 new Ambassadors

Latest UK fishing news

Twenty anglers from the world of TV, journalism, F1 and the angling industry have agreed to become Ambassadors for the Angling Trust and Fish Legal. They include EastEnders’ star and carp fanatic Scott Maslen, The Big Fish Off winner James… Read Full Story

Sep 02, 2016

England Ladies Coarse Angling Team finish fourth in the World Championships

Latest UK fishing news

England Ladies Coarse Angling Team just missed out of a podium place after finishing fourth in the 23rd FIPSed Ladies World Coarse Fishing Championship in Spain from 27th – 28th August 2016. With bankside temperatures exceeding 42 degrees… Read Full Story

Aug 25, 2016

Research into why people go fishing gives a boost to angling

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The Angling Trust has published the results of research which provides valuable insight into why people go fishing and what can be done to get more non-anglers and their families to take part in this wonderful outdoors activity. The… Read Full Story

Aug 23, 2016

Local MP Mims Davies visits Eastleigh holiday fishing project with the Angling Trust

Latest UK fishing news

Eastleigh MP Mims Davies accepted an invitation from the Hampshire-based organisation 'For Life Experiences' (FLE) to visit a summer holiday fishing project for local youngsters as part of Eastleigh Borough Council's Park Sport Programme.… Read Full Story

Jul 05, 2016

Angling Trust joins European groups in highlighting benefits of angling to the EU

Latest UK fishing news

The Angling Trust and other members of the European Anglers Alliance (EAA) and European fishing tackle trade met with Karmenu Vella, the EU Commissioner for the Environment and Fisheries, to highlight the huge social, environmental and… Read Full Story

Jun 29, 2016

Angling Trust RiverFest qualifier - big chub account for top weights on the River Swale

Latest UK fishing news

A low and clear River Swale proved to be a tough nut to crack for many of the competitors in the second Angling Trust RiverFest qualifier held on Saturday 25th June. Big chub accounted for all the top weights and leading the way was Goole… Read Full Story

Jun 28, 2016

Angling Trust Cadets & Junior National Fishing Championships 2016 at Partridge Lakes

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This year the fabulous Partridge Lakes complex in Cheshire played host to the Angling Trust Cadets and Junior Angling Championships on Saturday 25th June 2016. Sadly the numbers of teams taking part was very disappointing. Whilst the… Read Full Story

Jun 08, 2016

Kayleigh Smith wins the Ladies National Fishing Championship title at Woodlands View Fishery

Latest UK fishing news

The Angling Trust Ladies National Championship was contested by 43 anglers fishing Front and Back Deans lakes at Woodlands View Fishery near Worcester on Saturday 4th June 2016. The fishing proved difficult on a hot, bright windless day,… Read Full Story

May 19, 2016

Angling Trust & Fishinginfo launch Video Battle - fishing social media competition

Latest UK fishing news

The Angling Trust has launched an exciting new social media competition to encourage anglers to get back on the banks and inspire newcomers to take up the sport. The Angling Trust Video Battle (ATVB) – run in conjunction with… Read Full Story

May 07, 2016

Angling Trust Welcomes New Plan to Save Salmon Stocks In England

Latest UK fishing news

The Angling Trust has welcomed the commitment from the Environment Agency (EA) to deliver an ambitious 5-Point Approach to halt the dramatic decline of salmon stocks in England. Despite funding cuts from government, the Agency has… Read Full Story

Apr 28, 2016

World Fishing Championship England U23s Squad announced for Portugal 2016

Latest UK fishing news

Drennan England U23’s team manager Mark Downes has announced the squad to compete in the 30th FIPSed U23’s World Championships which will be held in Coruche, Portugal. Retaining their places from last year are; Alex Clements, Matt Barnett… Read Full Story

Mar 22, 2016

Angling back on telly as Trust's Rob Hughes announces mega deal

Latest UK fishing news

Well known angler and presenter Rob Hughes has been signed up by BT Sport in a mega deal that will see angling taken into the homes of millions of viewers. The broadcasting giants have thrown their support behind a host of new angling… Read Full Story

Mar 15, 2016

Chris Kitchen claims third Fish 'O' Mania qualifier place for 2016

Latest UK fishing news

130 competitors gathered at the picturesque Hayfield Lakes, Doncaster on Saturday 12th March 2016 for the third Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifier on a cool misty morning. The fishery had recovered well after the recent heavy rains and although… Read Full Story

Mar 07, 2016

Jamie Hughes wins top spot at the first Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifier for 2016 at Tunnel Barn Farm

Latest UK fishing news

The 150 competitors arriving for the first Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifier of 2016 were greeted by scattered snow showers and a biting North Easterly wind at Tunnel Barn Farm in Shrewley, Warwickshire on Saturday 5th March. For many, this… Read Full Story

Feb 18, 2016

Angling Trust are seeking talented lady coarse anglers to fish for England

Latest UK fishing news

The Angling Trust are asking for ladies who are interested in representing England in this years 23rd FIPSed Ladies World Championships to submit a CV before the end of March. The 2016 event is scheduled for the 28th/29th August and is… Read Full Story

Feb 16, 2016

Joint effort to tackle fisheries related crime in North East

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The Angling Trust says it is looking forward to a further crackdown on fisheries-related crime, which will help to protect fish across North East England. Representatives of four police forces – Northumbria, Durham, Cleveland and North… Read Full Story

Feb 11, 2016

Drennan Team England fishing squads announced for 2016

Latest UK fishing news

Mark Downes and Mark Addy, Drennan Team England Managers, are happy to announce the teams that will be competing in this year's 2016 International events. World Championships 2016, Plovdiv, Bulgaria, 18/19th September: The team has… Read Full Story

Feb 11, 2016

Drennan Team England fishing squads announced for 2016

Latest UK fishing news

Mark Downes and Mark Addy, Drennan Team England Managers, are happy to announce the teams that will be competing in this year's 2016 International events. World Championships 2016, Plovdiv, Bulgaria, 18/19th September: The team has… Read Full Story

Feb 05, 2016

Angling Trust secures £131,000 grant to campaign to protect fish stocks

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The Angling Trust has successfully applied for £131,000 funding from charitable trust the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation to spend on increased campaigning to protect dwindling marine and freshwater fish stocks over the next two years. The… Read Full Story

Jan 21, 2016

Rod licence reform on the cards: Proposals include 3-rod option and free fishing for juniors

Latest UK fishing news

The Angling Trust's discussions with the Environment Agency on the vexed issues of the coarse angling rod licence for the use of multiple rods and charging juniors to fish look likely to produce a result that will please both youngsters… Read Full Story

Jan 19, 2016

Angling Trust helps save fish condemned to die at St George’s Park Lake in Bristol

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The Angling Trust has stepped in to help save healthy fish due to be destroyed at a Bristol lake where angling is being banned. The popular small lake in St George’s Park in Bristol is in desperate need of repair and maintenance and is due… Read Full Story

Jan 18, 2016

Angling Trust RiverFest 2016 - New Venues for UK River Fishing Competition!

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The Angling Trust is pleased to announce that this years RiverFest qualifying matches will feature five new venues in a total of 24, which will see 1,440 anglers competing for a shot at the £12,000 top prize. The new venues are the… Read Full Story

Jan 13, 2016

Angling Trust seeking coarse anglers for England under 18s youth assessment trials

Latest UK fishing news

The Angling Trust is looking for talented coarse anglers who would like to apply for the England under 18s youth assessment trials. The U18s Youth World Championships are due to be staged at Coruche, Santa Justa, in Portugal from 6th – 7h… Read Full Story

Jan 13, 2016

Angling Trust seeking coarse anglers for England under 18s youth assessment trials

Latest UK fishing news

The Angling Trust is looking for talented coarse anglers who would like to apply for the England under 18s youth assessment trials. The U18s Youth World Championships are due to be staged at Coruche, Santa Justa, in Portugal from 6th – 7h… Read Full Story

Jan 13, 2016

Preston Innovations England Feeder Fishing Team announced for 2016

Latest UK fishing news

Tom Pickering is delighted to announce the England line up for the Preston Innovations Feeder Team for the 2016 FIPSed 6th Feeder World Championships to be held on the Novisad canal in Serbia from 18th – 19th June. The venue is a cut off… Read Full Story

Jan 06, 2016

Nottinghamshire Police & Crime Commissioner joins the fight against illegal poaching of fish

Latest UK fishing news

When the Angling Trust went fishing with Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner Paddy Tipping recently it wasn’t so much about landing a fish as tightening the net on illegal poaching and related criminality. Committed to reducing… Read Full Story

Jan 06, 2016

Water companies fail to co-operate over nearly 2,000 sewage outfalls

Latest UK fishing news

1,968 sewage outfalls are still not being properly regulated by the Environment Agency because water companies are failing to provide information to the regulator about exactly what is coming out of these pipes, a freedom of information… Read Full Story

Oct 20, 2015

Perfect conditions for the Riverfest, River Severn qualifying match at Shrewsbury

Latest UK fishing news

What a brilliant and fair sectioned RiverFest qualifier match it was on the River Severn at Shrewsbury on 18th October 2015 with near perfect conditions. All that was required was some extra water as the river was very low. Every angler… Read Full Story

Oct 14, 2015

Angling Gets a Voice at the Heart of BBC Programming

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Mark Lloyd, Chief Executive of the Angling Trust & Fish Legal, has been appointed to join the BBC’s Rural Affairs Advisory Committee, an influential body that provides advice and feedback on BBC output across all broadcast platforms, and… Read Full Story

Oct 01, 2015

Families flock to Burton's canal for free fishing fun

Latest UK fishing news

Families in Burton took to the towpath this weekend to enjoy a day of free fishy fun as part of efforts to inspire more people to try angling on the Trent & Mersey Canal running through the town. The event on Saturday was organised by the… Read Full Story

Sep 15, 2015

Blueprint for Water Coalition improve England's rivers and lakes to the benefit of fishing

Latest UK fishing news

The Angling Trust has joined campaigners calling on the Government and industry to improve England's rivers and lakes to the benefit of fishing. Water Matters - an influential publication launched today (Tuesday, September 15) - outlines… Read Full Story

Aug 30, 2015

Government Faces Legal Challenge After Failing to Protect England's Most Precious Rivers

Latest UK fishing news

The High Court has granted permission for WWF-UK, the Angling Trust and Fish Legal to challenge Defra and the Environment Agency over their failure to protect some of England's most precious rivers, lakes and coastal areas from… Read Full Story

Aug 25, 2015

Angler's celebrating london's new "super sewer" aimed at reducing river pollution

Latest UK fishing news

Construction of London's new £4.2bn 'super sewer' will start next year following the confirmation of independent investors to finance and deliver the scheme. Anglers, environmental groups and river users joined Ministers and business… Read Full Story

Aug 24, 2015

Random Draw Back for Fish 'O' Mania XXIII final

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Matchroom Sport and the Angling Trust has announced a further change to Fish 'O' Mania XXIII and in the process clarified how the draw will be conducted for the new look two day final and removed any uncertainty. The finalists will take… Read Full Story

Aug 18, 2015

Angling Trust Masters 2015 result | Mallory Parks Fisheries, Leicester

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The Angling Trust Masters 2015 is a prestigious Team event staged at Mallory Parks Fisheries complex at Peckleton Leicester. This year 17 teams representing various fishing companies put on a great display for their respected sponsors on… Read Full Story

Aug 12, 2015

England’s young lions are angling world champions

Latest UK fishing news

Sensas Team England U18’s & Drennan U23’s once again took the World Championships by storm as they returned from Serbia with team gold and bronze medals while England’s George Organ took individual bronze medal in the U18 category. 16… Read Full Story

Aug 11, 2015

Environment Agency awards fisheries contract to Angling Trust

Latest UK fishing news

The Environment Agency is set to award a landmark fisheries contract to the Angling Trust. This announcement follows a rigorous competitive process and is part of the continued drive towards greater partnership working leading to thriving… Read Full Story

Aug 05, 2015

Individual National Championship - bream weights seal win on blustery Gloucester Canal

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ANGLING TRUST INDIVIDUAL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 2015 - GLOUCESTER CANAL The 172 strong field in Saturday's (1st August) Angling Trust Individual National Championship faced a strong wind that made good pole presentation very difficult so… Read Full Story

Jul 20, 2015

Angling Trust Launches New "Fishmark" Accreditation for Fishing Clubs

Latest UK fishing news

The Angling Trust has launched its new version of the Sport England club accreditation, Fishmark which replaces the national club award called Clubmark and sees the accreditation come more in line with angling instead of a generic all… Read Full Story

Jul 16, 2015

Angling Trust and Wildlife Groups make case for rivers to new Water Minister

Latest UK fishing news

The Angling Trust joined environmental and wildlife groups from the Blueprint for Water Coalition in pressing the new Water Minister Rory Stewart MP for urgent government action to protect rivers from ecological damage as a result of… Read Full Story

Jul 09, 2015

Coral to Sponsor Fish 'O’ Mania – the world’s biggest coarse fishing match

Latest UK fishing news

Matchroom Sport is a delighted to announce that Coral, one of the UK’s largest bookmaking brands, is to be the title sponsor of the annual Fish 'O’ Mania event. The big-money fishing match is a fixture in the British summer sporting… Read Full Story

Jun 30, 2015

Thumbs up for Matt Hayes and the BBC from the Angling Trust

Latest UK fishing news

The Angling Trust has given a warm welcome to the news that BBC 2's bold new global fishing programme, The Big Fish, will feature a return to the screen for Matt Hayes as judge and co - presenter alongside Ben Fogle. Matt, who is also an… Read Full Story

Jun 29, 2015

The National Crucian Conservation Project urges clubs to create more crucian fishing waters

Latest UK fishing news

The National Crucian Conservation Project (NCCP) has produced a second video aimed at encouraging angling clubs and fishery owners to create crucian friendly waters in order to protect the species and encourage anglers to take up fishing… Read Full Story

Jun 29, 2015

Parliament sets up a 'voice for angling' as Parliamentary Group on Angling is re-established

Latest UK fishing news

MPs met with Mark Lloyd and Martin Salter of the Angling Trust in the House of Commons this week to re-establish the All Party Parliamentary Group on Angling in the new Parliament which was elected at the General Election on May 7th. The… Read Full Story

Jun 22, 2015

Connor Barlow wins Fish O’ Mania 2015 qualifier at Partridge Lakes

Latest UK fishing news

The penultimate qualifier for the grand final of Fish ‘O’ Mania to be held at Cudmore Fisheries on Saturday 18th July 2015 was held at Partridge Lakes, near Warrington on Saturday 20th June. This venue is considered by many to be one of… Read Full Story

Jun 11, 2015

British Record (rod-caught) Fish Committee Announces New Records and Equal Records

Latest UK fishing news

The BRFC met at Fishmongers’ Hall, London, on 8th June 2015. Present were: Mike Heylin OBE (Chairman), Nick Simmonds (Secretary), Oliver Crimmen (Scientific Advisor, Natural History Museum), Nigel Hewlett (Scientific Advisor, Environment… Read Full Story

Jun 08, 2015

Rod licence money to fund yet more improvements to fisheries up and down the country

Latest UK fishing news

Yet more fisheries are set to benefit as the Angling Trust announces today (8th June) that an additional £50,000 is up for grabs later this summer as part of the hugely successful 'Fishery Improvement Fund'. The funding comes from the… Read Full Story

Jun 02, 2015

2015/16 England Talent Pathway for young coarse anglers Launched

Latest UK fishing news

The Angling Trust is now inviting applications from young coarse anglers to enter the 2015/16 England Talent Pathway programme. Talent Pathway events will begin in June and will take place throughout the country providing opportunities in… Read Full Story

May 01, 2015

Where do the main political parties stand on angling?

Latest UK fishing news

With the outcome of the General Election on a knife edge and polling just a few days away, the Angling Trust has completed a review of what the main political parties are offering to do for fish and fishing. A trawl through the manifestos… Read Full Story

Apr 27, 2015

Second qualifier in National Angling Competition takes place on Shropshire Union Canal

Latest UK fishing news

The second qualifying match in a prestigious new national angling competition, aimed at encouraging people to rediscover their nearby waterways took take place on the Shropshire Union Canal on Sunday 26 April. The winners were Simon… Read Full Story

Apr 25, 2015

Manchester city canal re-stocked with fish to celebrate world's oldest angling club agreement

Latest UK fishing news

Dozens of perch, roach and bream were released into the Rochdale Canal in Manchester city centre today (Friday 24th April) to mark the start of a new fishing agreement between the Canal & River Trust and the world’s oldest angling club,… Read Full Story

Apr 24, 2015

Dave Roberts wins Fish ‘O’ Mania 2015 qualifier at Gold Valley Lakes

Latest UK fishing news

Despite a rush hour closure of the M25 all but one of the competitors made it in time for the fourth Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifier at Gold Valley Lakes, Aldershot on 22nd April 2015. With only 3 lakes being used, Gold, Middle and Syndicate, and… Read Full Story

Apr 07, 2015

Fish 'O' Mania Qualifier Hayfield Lakes, Doncaster 4th April 2015

Latest UK fishing news

There was a buzz of excitement and expectation at the qualifier at Hayfield lakes on 4th April for the first Fish O Mania qualifier of 2015. The fishery looked splendid and the weather was likely to stay dry, but there was a chilly… Read Full Story

Mar 28, 2015

Rod Licence Money Helps 17 Clubs And Fisheries Improve Facilities For Anglers

Latest UK fishing news

The new Fishery Improvement Fund, administered by the Angling Trust and funded with rod licence income from the Environment Agency, has made funding awards to 3 fisheries, 13 clubs and 1 angling project totalling £65,000 to improve… Read Full Story

Mar 27, 2015

Anglers get new voice at Forum on Recreational Fisheries and Aquatic Environment

Latest UK fishing news

Anglers now have a new voice in Europe thanks to the establishment of the 'Forum on Recreational Fisheries and Aquatic Environment' in the European Parliament. The event was the first opportunity for the many Members of the European… Read Full Story

Mar 18, 2015

Riverfest 2015 - The UK’s Number One River Fishing Competition is Back!!

Latest UK fishing news

Angling Trust’s RiverFest is back with a bang and is bigger and better than ever with four more qualifiers and a whopping prize pool of £34,000 expected to be paid out over the two day final in November. Subject to all tickets being sold,… Read Full Story

Mar 17, 2015

Angling Trust's coarse angling 2014/15 England Talent Pathway programme concludes

Latest UK fishing news

The Angling Trust’s coarse angling 2014/15 England Talent Pathway programme reached its conclusion over the weekend as 25 of the most promising young match anglers in the country gathered at Bartson Lakes for a two day event culminating in… Read Full Story

Mar 11, 2015

Drennan Team England 2015 World Championship Angling Squads Announced

Latest UK fishing news

The Angling Trust has announced the Drennan Team England Squads for 2015. The team will compete on four fronts this year as they attempt to win gold at the World Championships and retain their European and Fish 'O' Mania International… Read Full Story

Mar 04, 2015

Operation Clamp Down 3 - targeting illegal fishing during the coarse close season

Latest UK fishing news

Throughout the coarse close season, the Voluntary Bailiff Service (VBS), Environment Agency (EA) and various police forces throughout South East England will again be working in partnership to target illegal fishing on rivers in SE England… Read Full Story

Mar 01, 2015

Former Head of Police National Wildlife Crime Unit Joins Angling Trust Enforcement Team

Latest UK fishing news

The Angling Trust is delighted to announce that former Head of the police's National Wildlife Crime Unit, Nevin Hunter, has become an Angling Trust Key Volunteer in its Enforcement Team. In this role Nevin will continue to support the… Read Full Story

Feb 12, 2015

England Feeder team announced for the FIPSed 5th World Feeder World Championships

Latest UK fishing news

Preston Innovations England World Feeder team has been selected for the FIPSed 5th World Feeder Championships in 2015. The squad will consist of brothers, Steve and Phil Ringer, Mick Vials, Adam Wakelin, Dean Barlow, Rob Wootton, and… Read Full Story

Feb 10, 2015

Work begins on Ashton Canal Towpath to improve access for anglers

Latest UK fishing news

Cyclists and anglers are to get a major boost as work to upgrade the towpath along the Ashton Canal begins as part of Greater Manchester’s Cycle City programme. The 8km towpath, which runs from Piccadilly Basin in Manchester city centre to… Read Full Story

Feb 01, 2015

Angling Trust Launches A New Fund For Fishery Improvements

Latest UK fishing news

The Angling Trust is delighted to launch a new ‘Fishery Improvement Fund’. The funding comes from the Environment Agency from some of the proceeds of rod licence sales. The £65,000 Fund will make awards of up to £5,000 to eligible… Read Full Story

Jan 26, 2015

Thousands of fish removed on Grand Union Canal in Aylesbury

Latest UK fishing news

The Canal & River Trust, working with Tring Anglers and the Boxmoor & District Angling Society, have relocated over 5,000 fish to the Grand Union Canal, Aylesbury Arm in an effort to boost the fish population after a pollution incident… Read Full Story

Jan 26, 2015

The UK's Number One River Competition, Angling Trust RiverFest 2015 Just Got Bigger!!

Latest UK fishing news

Six new venues, twelve more places in the final, a bigger prize pot and a new 'teams of three' competition are the big changes to this year's RiverFest competition. The Angling Trust has been working closely with competition creator Dave… Read Full Story

Jan 20, 2015

National Crucian Carp Project launch crucian carp conservation video

Latest UK fishing news

The National Crucian Carp Project has this week launched a new information video aimed at encouraging angling and fishery interests to embrace crucian conservation and draw up plans for more crucian waters in their areas. The video is also… Read Full Story

Dec 11, 2014

Angling Trust Launches New Coach Licence to Safeguard Children

Latest UK fishing news

The National Governing Body for angling, the Angling Trust, has launched a new coach licence to drive standards and protect young people and vulnerable adults taking part in fishing. A licensed coach must meet the highest safeguarding… Read Full Story

Dec 01, 2014

The Big Fish | BBC planning angling programme to test Britain’s best amateur anglers

Latest UK fishing news

The BBC is planning a brand new series called The Big Fish*, which will test the skills of some of Britain’s best amateur anglers, in some of the most dramatic and challenging places on earth. From tropical seas to frozen rivers and lakes,… Read Full Story

Oct 25, 2014

Angling Trust and Environment Agency Launch Review of Multiple Rod Licence

Latest UK fishing news

The Angling Trust has begun discussions with the Environment Agency on the controversial issue of the coarse angling licence for the use of multiple rods, which has been a longstanding complaint of many carp and specimen anglers who feel… Read Full Story

Oct 21, 2014

Two Ton Up Bream Weights Top Latest RiverFest Qualifier

Latest UK fishing news

With the Warwickshire Avon at Eckington carrying around a foot of extra water and a good colour, big bream weights were expected at the Angling Trust RiverFest qualifier on Saturday 18th October. The Eckington Angling Club waters didn’t… Read Full Story

Oct 13, 2014

Over 500 fish rescued ahead of major works on the Regents Canal in London

Latest UK fishing news

A 1km stretch of canal in the heart of London has been completely drained of water ahead of the Canal & River Trust’s £45 million winter restoration programme which starts next month. Hundreds of fish, including massive 3ft-long carp… Read Full Story

Oct 10, 2014

Fish Legal seek compensation from Scottish Water for causing pollution to fishery.

Latest UK fishing news

Fish Legal has sent a letter of claim to Scottish Water seeking compensation on behalf of the Devon Angling Association, an angling club member of Fish Legal in Scotland. In January 2014 Scottish Water pled guilty at Alloa Sheriff Court to… Read Full Story

Oct 01, 2014

Great Start for First TideFest Angling Match | Commemorating World Rivers Day

Latest UK fishing news

A wonderful first TideFest was held on the tidal Thames on Sunday September 28 at Kew Bridge, Isleworth, Chiswick and in the Wandle Valley on Sunday to commemorate World Rivers Day. Visitors enjoyed a host of activities that were organised… Read Full Story

Sep 30, 2014

Angling Trust RiverFest Qualifier River Trent, Burton on Trent – Match Report

Latest UK fishing news

The River Trent at Burton on Trent was not in the best of conditions for the Angling Trust RiverFest qualifier held on Sunday 28th September with very low, gin clear and not much flow, but surprisingly it still produced a good contest with… Read Full Story

Sep 28, 2014

Inspiring England’s next generation of fly anglers | England Youth Fly Fishing

Latest UK fishing news

The Angling Trust is inviting skilled, passionate and dedicated volunteers to support and inspire the next generation of England’s fly fishermen and women through direct involvement with England Youth Fly Fishing (AT EYF) Angling Trust… Read Full Story

Sep 24, 2014

Hughes nets Angling Trust & Canal & River Trust Stillwater Championship 2014 title

Latest UK fishing news

The final of the Angling Trust and Canal and River Trust Stillwater Championship took place on Saturday 20th September at the picturesque Blythe Waters Fishery near Solihull. During the week the venue had experienced an Indian summer with… Read Full Story

Sep 24, 2014

Angling Trust RiverFest qualifier at Bridgnorth secures three more places into the grand final

Latest UK fishing news

The Angling Trust RiverFest qualifier on the River Severn at Bridgnorth on Saturday 20th September proved a tough test for all competitors, and what the competitors needed was just a touch of extra water and bit of colour, nevertheless the… Read Full Story

Sep 16, 2014

Anglers Urged to Have Their Say on the Future of Fishing via Online Survey

Latest UK fishing news

Make your views known on the angling issues that matter in our online survey of Angling Trust and Fish Legal members and non-members at www.anglingtrust.net/membershipsurvey The survey only takes 10 minutes so click HERE to have your say… Read Full Story

Sep 02, 2014

Team Daiwa win the 2014 Angling Trust Masters Championship

Latest UK fishing news

The Annual and now very long running Angling Trust Masters Championship (previously the ACA Masters) was held on Saturday 30th August 2014 at Mallory Park Fisheries Leicestershire. 14 teams of six anglers lined the banks of The Glebe and… Read Full Story

Aug 27, 2014

Stillwater Fishing Championship Qualifier - Results from Earlswood Lakes

Latest UK fishing news

Far from ideal conditions greeted the 25 competitors for the Angling Trust + Canal & River Trust Stillwater Championship qualifier held at Earlswood Lakes on the Engine Pool on Saturday 23rd August 2014. A very cold North Westerly wind… Read Full Story

Aug 11, 2014

FIPSed Veterans & Disabled World Angling Championships match report

Latest UK fishing news

The Angling Trusts Veterans and Disabled teams had mixed success in the 2014 7th FIPSed World Angling Championships fished on the Tevere River in Rome from 8th – 9th August. The Angling Trust England Veterans team had fished a fantastic… Read Full Story

Jul 30, 2014

Government Fracking Controls Not Enough says Angling Trust

Latest UK fishing news

Angling and conservation groups have given a lukewarm welcome to this week’s Government announcement that National Parks and Areas of Natural Beauty will be afforded special protection and fracking developments will only be allowed within… Read Full Story

Jul 24, 2014

Angling Trust signs up over a hundred new members at this year’s CLA Game Fair

Latest UK fishing news

The Angling Trust signed up over a hundred new members at this year’s CLA Game Fair at Blenheim Palace during the weekend despite a smaller than usual fishing presence at the annual country sports and lifestyle event. The brand new stand… Read Full Story

Jul 22, 2014

Paul Kozyra wins RiverFest qualifier on River Trent at Newark

Latest UK fishing news

Sunny conditions greeted the competitors who took part in the Angling Trust RiverFest qualifier on the River Trent at Newark on Saturday 19th July. The winner on the day and the first competitor from this qualifier to go through to the… Read Full Story

Jul 21, 2014

Newent Community School Wins Schools National Championship at Daiwa Hallcroft Fishery

Latest UK fishing news

Newent Community School from Newent, Gloucestershire won the Angling Trust Schools National Championship at Daiwa Hallcroft Fishery, Retford on 16th July 2014 with 72 points. The team consisted of; Matt Anderson, George Organ, Tom… Read Full Story

Jul 07, 2014

Third Angling Trust RiverFest qualifier won by Shakespeare Superteam member

Latest UK fishing news

The third Angling Trust RiverFest qualifier, held on the River Severn at Lower Lode on Saturday 5th July saw Shakespeare Superteam member Paul Bick become the first angler to qualify for the final in successive seasons. Paul easily won B… Read Full Story

Jul 02, 2014

Angling Trust & Canal & River Trust pilot PAIRS Canal Championship for 2014

Latest UK fishing news

The Angling Trust & Canal & River Trust are delighted to announce the date competitors can start to apply for the Pairs Canal Championship which will be held on the Shropshire Union Canal in the Soudley area on 14th September 2014. Entry… Read Full Story

Jul 01, 2014

Championship glory for Drennan Team England at the European Championship

Latest UK fishing news

Team England proved to the world they are the best of the best when it comes to coarse angling by taking the World Championship winners title by storm to bring home team gold in the FIPSed 20th European Championship. Drennan Team England… Read Full Story

Jun 23, 2014

Angling Trust & Canal & River Trust Stillwater Championship qualifier – Clattercote Reservoir

Latest UK fishing news

Ideal conditions, greeted the competitors for the Angling Trust & Canal & River Trust Stillwater Championship qualifier at the picturesque Clattercote Reservoir, near Banbury, Oxfordshire on Saturday 21st June. All that remained was for… Read Full Story

Jun 19, 2014

Anglers urged not to fish illegally and buy a fishing rod licence

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'Don't cheat on angling' - anglers urged to buy rod licence. A new prosecutions list identifies the anglers who didn't buy rod licences The Angling Trust and Environment Agency are urging anglers to renew their rod licence or risk… Read Full Story

Jun 18, 2014

Angling Trust Criticises Government for Muddying the Waters in Flooding Debate

Latest UK fishing news

The Angling Trust has criticised a press release issued yesterday by the Environment Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee for failing to represent accurately the contents of its report on last winter’s floods. The EFRA press… Read Full Story

Jun 17, 2014

Mike Heylin Awarded with OBE for Services to Angling

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Mike Heylin has been awarded the OBE today in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for services to angling over many decades and in particular for his role as Chairman of the Angling Trust for the first five years of its existence as the new… Read Full Story

Jun 16, 2014

Reigning Champion Jamie Hughes secures his Fish ‘O’ Mania final place

Latest UK fishing news

Woodland Lakes Fishery at Thirsk, North Yorkshire welcomed anglers from across the country for this, the penultimate Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifier of 2014. It was this venues first time with the new larger 150 peg format and was still fished… Read Full Story

Jun 09, 2014

Angling Academy for aspiring World Championship anglers launched by Angling Trust

Latest UK fishing news

On Sunday 29th June 2014 the Angling Trust is to launch its first ever International Angling Academy on the Middle Level Drain, Kings Lynn with the intention of giving aspiring World Championship anglers a formative look at the FIPSed… Read Full Story

May 09, 2014

Crucian Carp Conservation Project to Launch at Coarse Fish Conference

Latest UK fishing news

The Angling Trust is backing a new National Crucian Conservation Project in an attempt to help reverse the worrying decline of one of the nations most loved fish, the crucian carp Crucian carp have been a key species for anglers for as… Read Full Story

Apr 18, 2014

Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifying result from Makins Fishery

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Makins Fishery at Bramcote, Nuneaton hosted the third qualifier of the 2014 Fish O Mania campaign on Wednesday 16th April. All the Phase 1 lakes plus Lagoon and Lizard on Phase 2 were in the draw bag and hopes for a good match were high.… Read Full Story

Apr 08, 2014

Qualifying for Fish ‘O’ Mania 2014 - Kevin Dicks secures grand final place

Latest UK fishing news

The first Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifier for 2014 took place on Saturday 5th April at Bait-tech Viaduct Fishery, Somerset. The weather was overcast, but the sun did shine on the winner Kevin Dicks of Bathhampton. Kevin a Senior Clerk of Works… Read Full Story

Apr 03, 2014

Angling Trust RiverFest 2014 – Qualifier Venue change

Latest UK fishing news

Competitors who have booked a ticket for the Angling Trust RiverFest qualifier at Evesham on Saturday 18th October should note that the venue has now had to be changed. This is due to the Evesham Rowing Club who will now be using the water… Read Full Story

Apr 01, 2014

England Talent Pathway programme fishing match at Packington Somers Fishery

Latest UK fishing news

A total of 26 youngsters from the Angling Trusts’ England Talent Pathway programme travelled from all over the country to Packington Somers Fishery near Coventry on 22nd March 2014. The match was the culmination of an 8 month programme… Read Full Story

Mar 26, 2014

Anglers dismayed at Environment Agency decision not to prosecute polluter

Latest UK fishing news

On 28 May 2012 a series of explosions and fires at a nearby factory led to serious chemical pollution of the Todmorden Angling Society’s Grove Lodge fishing pool, killing hundreds of fish. However, the Environment Agency (EA) investigation… Read Full Story

Mar 21, 2014

Drennan Team England Manager seeking talented coarse anglers for England U23s

Latest UK fishing news

Mark Downes, Drennan Team England Manager, and the Angling Trust are seeking talented anglers who would like to apply for the England Under 23s youth assessments. The FIPSed under 23s World Championship is due to be staged at Assen in the… Read Full Story

Mar 20, 2014

Angling & countryside groups highlight risk to businesses from open access to water

Latest UK fishing news

The Angling Trust and the Countryside Alliance met with officials from the Welsh Government to highlight the risk to angling businesses from proposals which have been mooted by Welsh Ministers for open access to rivers in Wales. They took… Read Full Story

Mar 19, 2014

British Carp Angling Championships, UK Carp Cup, The Euros | Competition updates

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BCAC www.britishcarpchamps.co.uk This coming Friday sees the start of the 16th year of the British Carp Angling Championships, starting this weekend with Farlows, Kingsbury Pine Pool, Mid Kent - Stour and Medway Valley Brooklands. The… Read Full Story

Mar 13, 2014

RiverFest river fishing competition 2014 entry forms available from 18th March

Latest UK fishing news

From Tuesday 18th March entry forms will be available to apply for the 2014 RiverFest qualifying matches. Entry forms and further details will be available from the Angling Trust website at www.anglingtrust.net/riverfest and will also be… Read Full Story

Mar 12, 2014

England world feeder fishing squad announced by the Angling Trust

Latest UK fishing news

The Angling Trust Preston Innovations England Feeder team have now been selected for the FIPSed 4th World Feeder Championships in Ireland on the 19th/20th July 2014. The squad will consist of brothers, Steve and Phil Ringer, Mick Vials,… Read Full Story

Mar 10, 2014

River Fishing Close Season - Is it time for a rethink?

Latest UK fishing news

In many parts of the country river anglers are coming to terms with an effective 6 month shutdown giving the annual close season debate an added intensity. In addition, the recent devastating floods have hit fisheries, tackle shops and the… Read Full Story

Mar 04, 2014

25 New Ambassadors Celebrate 5 Years of the Angling Trust

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The Angling Trust has marked its five year anniversary by appointing 25 new Ambassadors to help promote its work and to encourage more anglers to join its growing membership. They will join the 40 Ambassadors appointed in 2012. Among the… Read Full Story

Mar 03, 2014

Environment Agency Admits to Serious Failures over Fish Kill Investigations

Latest UK fishing news

The Environment Agency (EA) has admitted that it has failed to follow its own procedures when investigating pollution incidents which cause fish kills. Fish Legal has criticised the EA about its pollution response several times over the… Read Full Story

Feb 24, 2014

Angling Trust Writes to PM about Flood-Hit Angling Businesses

Latest UK fishing news

The Angling Trust has today written to Prime Minister David Cameron and Environment and Fisheries Minister George Eustice to seek assurances that the grants announced last week for flood-hit businesses will also be made available to… Read Full Story

Feb 18, 2014

Reduce Flooding by Managing Land, not Rivers

Latest UK fishing news

The Angling Trust is following up on the publication of a major report on dredging by the Chartered Institution for Water and Environmental Management (note 1) this week by calling on the government to focus on land management, rather than… Read Full Story

Feb 15, 2014

RiverFest 2014 river fishing competition | qualifying venues and dates announced

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The UK’s biggest river competition just got bigger as The Angling Trust is delighted to announce the 20 qualifying venues for this year’s RiverFest competition. The qualifiers will begin earlier than 2013 with the first match taking place… Read Full Story

Jan 31, 2014

Angling Trust Team England ladies coarse fishing squad going for gold in Portugal

Latest UK fishing news

2013 world championship winning squad back together and targetting back-to-back wins. International Events Manager, Dick Clegg in collaboration with the team manager Dave Brooks and England coach Joe Roberts have selected a team to take… Read Full Story

Jan 27, 2014

England call up for talented U18s coarse anglers

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The Angling Trust is looking for talented young coarse anglers who would like to apply for the England under 18s youth assessment trial. The under 18s World Championship is due to be staged at Assen in the Netherlands from 25th-26th July… Read Full Story

Jan 17, 2014

Welsh Anglers Unite to Support Campaign for Sustainable Access

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Representatives of the Sustainable Access Campaign Cymru (SACC) took their campaign for locally-managed access to land and water to the home of Welsh politics, The National Assembly for Wales on Wednesday 15th January. They hosted an… Read Full Story

Jan 14, 2014

Angling Trust urge Alex Salmond to get a grip on wild salmon policy

Latest UK fishing news

The representative body for all anglers, the Angling Trust, has called on Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond to get a grip on policy concerning Atlantic salmon following a string of decisions in Scotland which all threaten to damage wild… Read Full Story

Jan 14, 2014

Angling Trust voluntary bailiffs make shocking discovery while patrolling the River Thames

Latest UK fishing news

On 1 April 2013, during Operation CLAMP DOWN, targeting illegal angling during the coarse close season, Voluntary Bailiffs of the Voluntary Bailiff Service's Angling Watch 3 were patrolling the River Thames at King's Meadow, Reading, with… Read Full Story

Jan 13, 2014

Angling Trust Remains Committed to Rescuing and Returning the Severn Seal to the Sea

Latest UK fishing news

The Angling Trust has confirmed that it intends to continue seeking a humane relocation of ‘Keith’ - the seal stuck in the River Severn freshwater system for nearly two years. The Angling Trust successfully applied for a licence from… Read Full Story

Jan 11, 2014

Pike fishing opportunity on Colwick Park’s trout lake in Nottingham

Latest UK fishing news

Pike anglers across the midlands have been given an exceptional opportunity to fish an unfished Trout water in Nottingham. Colwick Park’s Trout lake will be opening up to Pike fishing for the first time on January 18th & 19th and February… Read Full Story

Dec 28, 2013

Angling Trust and Fish Legal Magazine now available to view online

Latest UK fishing news

The Angler is the members magazine of the Angling Trust and Fish Legal and for the first time is now available to read online. The autumn 2013 version has been completely redesigned with much more fishing content than ever before alongside… Read Full Story

Dec 19, 2013

Scottish Water Pays Out £5,000 to Angling Club for Silt Pollution

Latest UK fishing news

Scottish Water has paid £5,000 to the United Clyde Angling Protective Association for polluting the Logan Water in South Lanarkshire with silt. Scottish Water resisted repeated requests for compensation, but settled shortly before the case… Read Full Story

Dec 11, 2013

Angling Trust Urges New Fisheries Minister to ‘Give Fish a Chance’

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The Angling Trust, at its first meeting with the new Fisheries Minister George Eustice on Monday 8th December, urged him to implement conservation measures and to manage more of the UK’s inshore fish stocks for the benefit of recreational… Read Full Story

Dec 11, 2013

Salmon & Trout Association Newsletter | December 2013

Latest UK fishing news

New Blueprint Coalition Chair appointed: S&TA's own Janina Gray Ever since she joined the S&TA in the autumn of 2007 as our (first ever) Research and Policy Manager, Janina Gray – known to one and all as Nina and now our Head of Science… Read Full Story

Dec 01, 2013

Blackburn Fishing Project Wins People's Millions Vote

Latest UK fishing news

A Blackburn based organisation asked for your help earlier this week in voting for them to win a head-to-head People's Millions funding competition. We are very pleased to report therefore that The Lodge project won it's funding. This was… Read Full Story

Sep 11, 2013

Uninsured Fishing Clubs Face Huge Compensation Claims

Latest UK fishing news

Many angling clubs are uninsured, or are paying too much for poor insurance cover. Angling Trust membership, which now includes insurance cover as a benefit of membership, is the answer... Many angling clubs and syndicates don’t carry… Read Full Story

Sep 03, 2013

Angling Trust Announces New Chairman

Latest UK fishing news

The Angling Trust has appointed fishing pioneer George Stephenson as its new Chairman, with immediate effect. With several decades experience of managing safari and fishing businesses around the world, George Stephenson brings great… Read Full Story

Aug 30, 2013

England Ladies Coarse Fishing Team Win 2013 World Championships

Latest UK fishing news

The Angling Trust England Ladies coarse angling team produced one of the most sensational second day performances ever seen in winning the 20th FIPSed Women’s World Angling Championships on the magnificent river Sava in Radece, Slovenia… Read Full Story

Aug 28, 2013

Minister Backs Angling Trust Campaign on Killer Chemicals

Latest UK fishing news

Angling and fishery organisations have today welcomed an announcement from the Natural Environment Minister Richard Benyon that plans are being drawn up to remove products containing the dangerous insecticide Chlorpyrifos from domestic… Read Full Story

Aug 23, 2013

Google Profits from Fishing Licence Rip-Off Ads

Latest UK fishing news

The Angling Trust has continued its high profile campaign against internet rod licence rip-off's and this week slammed Google for advertising web sites which take advantage of hard-pressed anglers trying to buy a rod licence by charging… Read Full Story

Aug 23, 2013

England's fly fishing team ready for home international fly fishing competition in Scotland

Latest UK fishing news

Fourteen of the top English ‘loch-style’ boat anglers will be travelling to the Lake of Menteith in Scotland in mid-September for the Home International competition against the host nation, Wales and Ireland. The England Team (Team England… Read Full Story

Aug 18, 2013

Talented anglers required for Feeder Trials

Latest UK fishing news

The Angling Trust and Preston Innovations England Feeder Team Manager, Tom Pickering is looking for talented anglers to compete in a Feeder trial on Saturday 28th September 2013. The trial will take place at Barston Lakes, Marsh House Farm… Read Full Story

Aug 15, 2013

British film director Nigel Cole to direct Fisherman's Friends Movie

Latest UK fishing news

Director of Calendar Girls and Made In Dagenham, Nigel Cole confirmedto direct Fisherman's Friends movie next spring. Ageism set aside as casting begins late 2013. Current single "Mary Anne" to feature on soundtrack. London, 26 July 2013:… Read Full Story

Aug 08, 2013

Sports Scientists Study Match Anglers

Latest UK fishing news

Groundbreaking Research into Elite Performance in Match Angling Angling Trust Team England has a long-standing record of success in international competition in coarse, game and sea disciplines. However angling is not generally seen as a… Read Full Story

Aug 06, 2013

England's Coarse Fishing Match Teams on Top of the World

Latest UK fishing news

Following the recent success of Team England Angling’s under 18s and under 23s teams in France, England are now undisputed World Match fishing champions. FIPSed, the world governing body for angling, last week issued new world rankings,… Read Full Story

Jul 16, 2013

The Angling Trust 2013/14 National Fishing League

Latest UK fishing news

In the Angling Trusts' new grassroots, all discipline points league, anglers can compete at national level with other competitors in a "virtual fishing league" and will be able to compare results with team mates and other club competitors… Read Full Story

Jul 16, 2013

Net Closes in on Poachers and Fish Thieves

Latest UK fishing news

The Angling Trust has secured an important breakthrough in the war against poachers and fish thieves. Now all 132,000 police officers in England and Wales will have web access to fisheries enforcement guidance and the law on POLKA - the… Read Full Story

Jun 14, 2013

Coarse fish close season patrols reap rewards

Latest UK fishing news

During May Environment Agency Fisheries Enforcement Officers have continued patrolling the river banks and responding to reports of out of season fishing. Two officers in Northumbria dealt with 26 close season and 11 licence offences in… Read Full Story

Jun 12, 2013

Environment Agency Fails to Investigate Fish Kills

Latest UK fishing news

Fish Legal solicitors have exposed serious failings at the Environment Agency (EA) in responding to water pollution which kills wildlife. For many years Fish Legal members have complained of the Agency failing to respond to fish kill… Read Full Story

Jun 05, 2013

Go Fishing on Father's Day, June 16th

Latest UK fishing news

Why not give Dad something he really wants this Father’s Day – take him fishing! It's a great way to spend quality family time together. The 2013 river coarse fishing season starts on Father’s Day, and Environment Agency annual rod licence… Read Full Story

May 22, 2013

The Angling Trust’s Fight Against Poaching & Fish Theft

Latest UK fishing news

In the past two months the Angling Trust's Voluntary Bailiff Service (VBS) has gathered momentum. It started as a small pilot project in the South East of England, but it is now growing very rapidly and chalking up a number of successes in… Read Full Story

May 22, 2013

Fishing in the Footsteps of Mr. Crabtree | Quest TV June 16th

Latest UK fishing news

This year’s Glorious 16th June is also Father’s Day and Quest TV is running the entire first series of Fishing in the Footsteps of Mr. Crabtree back-to-back from 1 through to 7pm. What better way to celebrate than a whole afternoon and… Read Full Story

May 18, 2013

Canal & River Trust appoints new chief executive

Latest UK fishing news

Richard Parry is to swap trains for boats as he takes up the role of chief executive of the Canal & River Trust starting this summer. Joining the Trust after more than a decade in senior roles managing large complex transport and… Read Full Story

May 18, 2013

Hook £10,000 at CLA Game Fair 2013 | Fish For A Fortune fishing competition

Latest UK fishing news

One lucky visitor to this year's CLA Game Fair will land £10,000 in an exciting new fishing competition, Fish for a Fortune. The lake at Ragley Hall, Warwickshire, will take centre stage at the CLA Game Fair, from Friday, 19 July to… Read Full Story

May 17, 2013

Anglers in London and the South-East urged to stand up for the Thames

Latest UK fishing news

The Angling Trust, along with Thames Anglers Conservancy (TAC), are calling on all anglers and angling clubs in London and the South-East to speak out in favour of plans to clean up the tidal Thames through the construction of the Thames… Read Full Story

May 14, 2013

Angling Trust & Canal & River Trust Stillwater Championship qualifier

Latest UK fishing news

The first qualifier match of this year’s Angling Trust & Canal & River Trust Stillwater Championship was fished at Boddington Reservoir using pegs 50 to 99 on Sunday 12th May 2013. After what had been a really warm spell of weather… Read Full Story

May 13, 2013

James Dent wins ninth Fish 'O' Mania 2013 qualifier at The Oaks Lakes

Latest UK fishing news

Everything seems to be going right for James Dent (MAP/Marukyu), a 21 year old Joiner from Yarm, with two recent wins under his belt already this year in the Dynamite Baits Festival and qualifying for the ‘Maver Match This’ Final, as well… Read Full Story

May 10, 2013

Gary Hick wins Fish 'O' Mania 2013 qualifier at Maver Larford Lakes

Latest UK fishing news

Finally, reasonable weather turned up for this, the seventh Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifier of 2013, held at Maver Larford Lakes, near Stourbridge on Saturday 4th May. Again as is usual for this event all three lakes were in use, Specimen, Match… Read Full Story

May 09, 2013

130 anglers in latest Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifier at Monk Lakes

Latest UK fishing news

Early morning rain soon cleared to leave a bight windy day for the 130 anglers in this latest Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifier at Monk Lakes on Wednesday 8th May 2013. Pegged over the four match lakes, plus Bridges Lake, the word on the morning… Read Full Story

May 01, 2013

Angling Trust RiverFest 2013 | New National River Fishing Competition

Latest UK fishing news

A brand new competition, which will carry the biggest ever individual river competition first prize of £10,000, plus more big main list and section cash prizes in the final gets underway in July. RiverFest 2013 is the brainchild of river… Read Full Story

Apr 29, 2013

Preston Innovations angler Neil McKinnon books into the Fish ‘O’ Mania grand final

Latest UK fishing news

Tunnel Barn Farm Fishery in Warwick, the host to the sixth Fish 'O' Mania qualifier had recently been fishing well with weights of over 150 lbs being needed to win many of the open matches. Many thought it would be difficult on Saturday… Read Full Story

Apr 25, 2013

Gavin Millis plants his place in the Fish ‘O’ Mania Grand Final

Latest UK fishing news

The anglers fishing the fifth Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifier on Wednesday 24th April 2013 were treated to an unseasonal day in the sun, and near perfect conditions for fishing. The fish at Gold Valley Lakes, Aldershot, Hampshire did not… Read Full Story

Apr 23, 2013

Young Anglers Invited to Sensas England Under 18 Trials

Latest UK fishing news

13 young anglers participating in the Angling Trust Talent Pathway programme have been invited to the Sensas Team England under 18 trials to be held on the Gloucester canal on Sunday 28th April 2013. 26 anglers from all over the country… Read Full Story

Apr 18, 2013

Fish ‘O’ Mania Newcomer Craig Jones books his grand final place

Latest UK fishing news

With the rise in temperatures during the preceding week the expectations for a really good match at the third Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifier held on Wednesday 17th April were high at the draw. Unfortunately the wind strengthened during the day… Read Full Story

Apr 15, 2013

England Feeder Teams bag up the medals at the Feeder Fishing Challenge match

Latest UK fishing news

A victorious finish for the England Feeder teams and first class performance from Alex Bones for his individual win gave England a clean sweep of medals in the third Van Den Eyde Matrix International Feeder Fishing Challenge, held on the… Read Full Story

Mar 27, 2013

European Reports Highlight Scale of Cormorant Impact on Fish

Latest UK fishing news

The Angling Trust is highlighting two reports from Europe that show that numbers of cormorants across Europe are their highest for 150 years. The studies further strengthen the case for action to be taken to protect fish stocks in the UK… Read Full Story

Mar 16, 2013

Beware Rod Licence Rip-Off Says Angling Trust

Latest UK fishing news

Following complaints from anglers angered by the re-emergence of a website offering rod licence renewals which charges an additional £11 for ‘processing services’ the Angling Trust is warning anglers not to pay a penny more than they need… Read Full Story

Mar 15, 2013

Angling Trust launches new multi-lingual poster against illegal close season fishing

Latest UK fishing news

The Angling Trust is playing its part in the campaign against illegal close season fishing with a new publicity blitz aimed at making sure that all anglers are aware of the rules. To help combat this growing problem and support its member… Read Full Story

Mar 06, 2013

Targeting illegal angling during the coarse close season

Latest UK fishing news

Between 15 March and 15 June 2013, the Angling Trust Voluntary Bailiff Service, in partnership with the Environment Agency (EA), will be running Operation CLAMP DOWN - targeting illegal angling during the coarse fishing close season. The… Read Full Story

Feb 26, 2013

Swanage Angler Becky Adams Receives Her England Colours

Latest UK fishing news

Swanage angler Becky Adams was presented with her England colours last week by Angling Trust ambassador Chris Clark, following her recent selection to the England Ladies sea angling team. Becky, who is a member of Swanage & District Sea… Read Full Story

Feb 22, 2013

Boris Urged To Stand Firm Over Thames Tideway Clean Up

Latest UK fishing news

Anglers join environment coalition in call for Mayor to back Thames Tunnel planning permission to end pollution and fish kills The Angling Trust has joined the Thames Tunnel Now coalition of environmental and amenity groups to urge the… Read Full Story

Feb 02, 2013

Angling Trust Calls for Environment Agency Action on Declining Fish Stocks in the Rivers Severn and Teme

Latest UK fishing news

The Angling Trust has written to the Environment Agency asking for answers to questions raised by anglers on the state of coarse fish stocks in the River Severn and its tributaries, notably the River Teme. Because of the decline in fish… Read Full Story

Jan 29, 2013

Angling Trust renews calls for commercial ban of eel and elver fishing after angler prosecuted

Latest UK fishing news

Following the prosecution of an angler for killing eels by the Environment Agency last week, the Angling Trust has renewed its call for an urgent ban on the commercial fishing of eels and elvers, which have experienced a decline of some… Read Full Story

Jan 29, 2013

Invasive plant ban welcomed by Angling Trust

Latest UK fishing news

The Angling Trust has warmly welcomed Environment Minister Richard Benyon’s announcement today that the sale of five invasive non-native aquatic plant species is to be banned to protect the water environment. Angling’s representative body… Read Full Story

Jan 24, 2013

Polish Anglers Association offer free rules translation service to angling clubs

Latest UK fishing news

The Polish Anglers Association in the UK will translate into Polish the rules of any angling club as a free contribution to better integration between Polish and British anglers. The idea came from the Angling Trust's 'Building Bridges'… Read Full Story

Jan 17, 2013

British Carp and Angling Show postponed due to bad weather

Latest UK fishing news

As you may already know the unfortune weather conditions in Norfolk meant that the British Carp & Angling Show had to reschedule for a less snowy day. The organsiers are pleased to confirm that the show has been rescheduled for the… Read Full Story

Jan 14, 2013

Angling Hero Scoops Top Award

Latest UK fishing news

Angling Coach and Angling Trust member Graham Cridland has won the BBC Unsung Hero award for the South East. The aeronautical engineer from Crawley in West Sussex has helped hundreds of kids and adults turn their lives around through… Read Full Story

Jan 09, 2013

Canal & River Trust chief executive to step down

Latest UK fishing news

After ten years as chief executive of British Waterways and (since July 2012) the Canal & River Trust, Robin Evans has decided to step down at the end of May 2013. Robin said: “I want to pursue other interests and opportunities and now the… Read Full Story

Dec 18, 2012

Angling lands £1.8 million Sport England investment

Latest UK fishing news

The Angling Trust has welcomed the announcement today from Sport England that it has been successful in securing £1.8 million in funding over the next four years for some specific programmes of work to grow angling participation. This… Read Full Story

Nov 13, 2012

Fishing for Life Strategy launched at Angling Summit

Latest UK fishing news

A strategy to get more people fishing and help projects that use fishing to provide support to people in need was launched at the Angling Summit in London today. The new strategy, Fishing for Life, was launched by Fisheries Minister… Read Full Story

Nov 08, 2012

Darryl Moore wins the Angling Trust British Pike Final Championship at Whittlesey AA Waters

Latest UK fishing news

This year saw an increase of competitors taking part in the Angling Trust British Pike Final on the 20 Foot River, and Glassmoor Bank on Whittlesey AA’s waters with a total of 225 entrants. Difficult weather conditions greeted the… Read Full Story

Nov 01, 2012

Bolton farmer pays anglers £10,000 for deadly discharge

Latest UK fishing news

The Bolton Co-Operative Angling Club has received £10,000 in compensation from a farmer who polluted their coarse fishery in 2010 thanks to the efforts of Fish Legal's expert lawyers. In June 2010, thousands of carp, perch, roach and bream… Read Full Story

Aug 21, 2012

Reigning Champions Team Daiwa Dorking retain the title in the 2012 Angling Trust Division One National Championship

Latest UK fishing news

This year’s Angling Trust Division One National Championship took place on the Bristol Avon between Chippenham and Keynsham on Saturday 18th August 2012. The river was about twelve inches above normal level and very coloured following some… Read Full Story

Aug 15, 2012

The Angling Trust seek talented Feeder anglers for 2012 Feeder trials

Latest UK fishing news

The Angling Trust and Preston Innovations England Feeder Team Manager, Tom Pickering is looking for talented anglers to compete in a Feeder trial on Saturday 22nd September 2012. The trial will take place at Larford Lakes & River Severn… Read Full Story

Aug 08, 2012

Anglers Have a Voice in New Canal Charity

Latest UK fishing news

Angling's representative body, the Angling Trust, has secured anglers a voice at a national and local level in the Canal and River Trust (CRT), which is the new name for British Waterways since it became a charity on 1 July. The Trust… Read Full Story

Aug 02, 2012

Second National Angling Survey Launched After Overwhelming Response from Anglers

Latest UK fishing news

With nearly 30,000 anglers completing the National Angling Survey in less than a month, the Angling Trust and Environment Agency have today launched the second phase of the research, this time targeting organisations. Anyone who is… Read Full Story

Jul 04, 2012

Angling Trust Cadet, Junior and Intermediate National Championships 2012

Latest UK fishing news

The Angling Trust Cadet, Junior and Intermediate National Championships took place on Saturday 30th June 2012 at Garbolino Lindholme Lakes Fishery, Epworth, Doncaster. This prestigious event saw over 250 youngsters taking part which was an… Read Full Story

Jun 08, 2012

Angling Trust Welcomes New Fishing Superstore Opening in Newbury

Latest UK fishing news

While the country prepared to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee the Angling Trust celebrated a rare event in the fishing world, the opening of a new tackle shop. Angling Trust National Campaigns Coordinator Martin Salter joined Charles… Read Full Story

Jun 06, 2012

Thirteenth Fish 'O' Mania qualifier proves to be lucky for top rod Ben Emery

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After a promising forecast for the 13th Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifier on Saturday 2nd June 2012, the weather took a turn for the worse as the draw took place leaving the anglers to face a cold, drizzly day, and this almost certainly affected… Read Full Story

Jun 01, 2012

Norfolk angler, Warren Martin joins Fish ‘O’ Mania grand final line up for 2012

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Another bright, sunny day met the 130 anglers on their first visit to Scunthorpe’s Messingham Sands Fishery complex for the Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifier on Wednesday 30th May 2012. Though weights had held up over recent matches, it was felt by… Read Full Story

May 28, 2012

Angling Consultant, Rob Wootton wins the Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifier at Tunnel Barn Farm Fishery

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Although blistering hot conditions prevailed all day for the 130 anglers in the latest Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifying match held at Tunnel Barn Farm Fishery, Shrewley, Warwick on Saturday 26th May 2012, the weights were very impressive with… Read Full Story

May 24, 2012

Angling Trust Volunteer Fishing Bailiff Scheme Goes Live

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Saturday May 19th saw the first meeting of recruits to the new Angling Trust/Environment Agency Volunteer Bailiff Scheme. The scheme is being piloted in the South East of England and will initially involve the 15 volunteers forming… Read Full Story

May 21, 2012

153 lbs winning haul for Chris Kendall at Barford Lakes Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifier

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Fairly mild conditions greeted the competitors for the latest Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifier held on Saturday 19th May 2012 at Barford Lakes Fishery, Barford, Norwich. Chris Kendall (Yorkshire Anglers), a Recruitment Consultant from Ilkley, West… Read Full Story

May 10, 2012

Geoff Vallance wins 8th Fish O Mania Qualifier by 20 lb

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DELCAC angler Geoff Vallance, a builder from Crawley, became the 8th angler to qualify for the Fish O Mania final at Cudmore. Geoff drew peg 143 on Lake 4 where he fished shallow using 16metres of pole with 6ml pellets to land a haul of… Read Full Story

May 03, 2012

Local angler Peter Marlow wins Peatling Lakes Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifier

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With the unsettled weather still affecting sport the outcome of the Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifier at Peatling Lakes, Leicester on Wednesday 2nd May 2012 was always going to be uncertain. Many of the competitors fancied the larger lakes looking… Read Full Story

May 02, 2012

Sensas U18s and Drennan U23s Coarse Fishing World Championship teams announced for 2012

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Mark Downes and Steve Sanders, Angling Trust England Youth Managers are happy to announce the U18s and U23s World Championship teams who will be representing England in the World Championships in Radece, Slovenia on 28th and 29th July… Read Full Story

Apr 27, 2012

Angling Trust announce the England Veterans Coarse team for 2012

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The Angling Trust are delighted to announce the Veterans Coarse Angling team who will represent the Angling Trust and England in the FIPSed World Angling Championships this year in Penacova on the River Mondego, Portugal on the 11th and… Read Full Story

Apr 26, 2012

Jamie Hughes wins Fish O Mania qualifier at Woodlands View Fishery

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The weather forecast for the fourth Fish 'O' Mania qualifier at Woodlands View Fishery, Droitwich held on Wednesday 25th April 2012 had been grim at best. The only consolation being that it was pretty accurate for once. Heavy rain greeted… Read Full Story