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 […]
Match fishing banned in new lockdown – down to the ‘rule of two’
Covid19: Plan to get match fishing back on track safely
The Angling Trust has been working with leading anglers and fisheries in the match fishing community to gain agreement for competitions to resume in compliance with the Government’s guidance on organised gatherings and sporting events. Riverfest organiser Dave Harrell, England internationals Steve Ringer and Dean Barlow and Lindholme fishery boss Aaron Grantham are amongst a […]
Fishing permitted from Wednesday this week: Angling Trust reaction
Angling allowed providing it’s done alone or with members of the same household and that social distancing rules are followed. But tackle shops remain closed. The Angling Trust has given a warm welcome to the announcement today (May 10th) by Prime Minster Boris Johnson that recreational fishing looks set to resume in England […]
Plan for getting back to fishing from the UK’s angling governing body….
The National Governing Body for recreational fishing in the UK – the Angling Trust – is campaigning for angling to become one of the first permitted outdoor activities when ministers review the coronavirus lockdown restrictions on May 7th. Fishing is one of Britain’s most popular pastimes and has long been known to be beneficial to […]
Angling Trust match including Fish Mania qualifiers postponed until April 18th at the earliest
The Angling Trust and partners have taken the decision to postpone all competitions up to and including 18th April 2020 as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. This decision includes scheduled Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifiers. At this stage, Fish ‘O’ Mania 2020 will be going ahead as scheduled with the final on 11th July at […]
Coronavirus Advice From The Angling Trust
Following the government’s decision yesterday to escalate the response to the coronavirus outbreak from the ‘contain’ to the ‘delay’ phase the Angling Trust, as the National Governing Body for all forms of recreational fishing, is issuing formal advice and guidance to staff, volunteers and anglers. Angling Trust Chief Executive Jamie Cook said: “Like many organisations, […]
