A passionate advocate for wildlife and the environment, Prince Philip was patron of Fish Legal since its formation in 2009 and for many years beforehand was patron of the Anglers’ Conservation Association, being highly supportive of its aims to protect waters from pollution and other damage. In 1998, on the celebration of the ACA’s 50th […]
Angling Trust reacts to death of Prince Philip, a lifelong angler…
Ben Lockwood wins first of the Fish O Mania qualifiers at Moorlands Farm
Congratulations to Nuneaton based Ben Lockwood winning Moorlands Farm FishOMania at the weekend. Drawn on Bank peg 5, Ben caught a steady run of carp on the bomb and pellet before switching to pellet fished shallow on the long pole where he caught carp up to 10lb. Ben did really well in the latter stages […]
Angling Trust and Daiwa announce major partnership to protect the environment and inspire a new generation of anglers
The Angling Trust is delighted to announce that world famous tackle manufacturer Daiwa has become a Trade Associate member. The agreement will see Daiwa play an active role in supporting the work of the Trust to protect waterways and the environment and promote angling to encourage more people to take up fishing. In welcoming the […]
Shark anglers encouraged to take part in a national survey to monitor stocks….
Through a new collaborative partnership with the Angling Trust, Shark Angling Club of Great Britain and researchers at the Bournemouth University and the University of York a new survey for recreational sea anglers targeting all UK shark species, from smaller species such as dogfish to larger species like blue sharks, has been launched. The aims […]
Shimano UK to support the Angling Trust’s fisheries work
The Angling Trust is delighted to announce that Shimano, renowned throughout the world for its trusted, high-quality fishing tackle, has become a Trade Associate. The agreement will see Shimano play an active role in supporting the work of the Trust to protect fish, fishing and environment, and grow the sport by encouraging more people to […]
Match and charter boat fishing to resume from March 29th
After what has been described as “intense discussions with government officials” the Angling Trust is delighted to announce that we have confirmation that all forms of angling including night fishing, charter boat angling and match fishing will be able to resume from March 29th under new Covid guidance for the return of outdoor sports and […]
Angling Trust challenges Ministers over Conservative ‘Anti-Angling Report’
The publication of a highly controversial and dubious report on Fish Welfare by the Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation – a group supported by the Prime Minister’s partner Carrie Symonds – has been branded an ‘ill informed anti-angling rant lacking in evidence or credibility’ and a ‘gift to animal rights extremists’ by the Angling Trust. In […]
Brexit poses questions for anglers who wish to take baits on overseas fishing trips
The Angling Trust has joined forces with bait manufacturers Dynamite and Mainline in urgently seeking clarification on Brexit ruling which will effectively ban UK anglers from taking baits with them on fishing trips in Europe. Since the UK-EU Trade Agreement came into force on January 1st, the export of baits derived from animal produce, such […]
New guidelines from the Angling Trust on what anglers can and can’t do during lockdown….
After a hectic and successful week navigating the consequences for angling of the government’s decision to impose a third National Lockdown in England in response to the rise in coronavirus infections, the Angling Trust has published new comprehensive guidelines and FAQs to help anglers fish safely, locally and responsibly without falling foul of the law. The news […]
250 baby barbel for the River Severn
Rowley and Fenemere Angling Association are kean to learn how their recent stocking of 250 dye marked 12-inch baby barbel into their stretch of the River Severn at Leaton get on. So if you catch one, give club chairman Max Taylor a call on 07977 048270 or email him on max@rowleyandfenemereaa.fishing . More stockings are […]
All angling banned in new lockdown….
STATEMENT FROM THE ANGLING TRUST – THE SPORT’S GOVERNING BODY Whilst the regulations have not yet been published we have been informed this evening by the Cabinet Office that the Government have taken the decision that fishing in England will not be permitted during this national lockdown period. Whilst this is disappointing news I would […]
A good year for young salmon gives hope on the River Frome
Pic: Olivia Simmons, a PhD student from Bournemouth University, is studying juvenile salmon size and behaviour on their seaward migration and subsequent sea survival. The number of young salmon leaving Dorset’s River Frome this year to start their marine journey was the highest for eight years, offering hope for the globally threatened species. Monitoring […]
Angling Trust forced to suspend national angling competitions for two months
The Angling Trust is pleased that the Government has confirmed the resumption of grassroots sports from today (Wednesday, 2nd December) but disappointed that the Government’s travel guidance has not included sport or outdoor recreation as an acceptable reason to leave or enter a Tier 3 area. This means their much vaunted pledge to allow the […]
Match fishing banned in new lockdown – down to the ‘rule of two’
Having now examined the government’s new Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) (No. 4) Regulations the Angling Trust is pleased to be able to offer some initial guidance and interpretation to anglers and fishery providers. Our formal guidelines will be published following further consultation with colleagues at Sport England and DCMS once Parliament has debated the […]
Surge in numbers angling and joining clubs notced by Sport England
Pic: Ali Donnelly and Phil Smith from Sport England with Jamie Cooke in background Sport England’s Director of Sport Phil Smith and Director of Communications Ali Donnelly joined the Angling Trust’s Jamie Cook and Martin Salter as guests of Godalming Angling Society at Marsh Farm for their first ever fishing trip. Marsh Farm is home […]
