Scientists have proved that the endangered sawfish can and has reproduced in the wild without mating. It’s believed that the miracle ‘virgin births’ are a response to dwindling stocks of the species, with females unable to find a mate. The findings were made in study by ecologists off the coast of Florida, published in the […]

The European Commission has appointed the Angling Trust’s Mark Owen to its new Invasive Alien Species Working Group, to represent the interests of anglers throughout Europe via the European Anglers’ Alliance. Mr Owen will be working to ensure co-ordination of the activities of the Commission and EU member states to support the implementation of the […]

Fishmongers are on their way back and now the first one is opening up at a motorway service station. Frank Phillips will be selling his cod, plaice and bass at a new service station on the southbound route between Gloucester and Stroud on the M5. Thea 67-year-old once ran a mobile fish van and has come out […]

A Derbyshire NHS scheme to help people recover from mental health problems through fishing has received the support of the organisation representing all English anglers – the Angling Trust, and Charles Walker MP and is now set to be rolled out across the country. Angling 4 Health, which enables people being supported by Derbyshire Healthcare […]

Angling charity March Aid is looking forward to its biggest year yet as it continues its quest to raise money for UK charities and to help and support juniors and those in a vulnerable position to enjoy the sport. The organisation is hosting a number of major events in 2015 including the Junior Match Aid […]

A Knutsford man found guilty of fishing illegally at a mere has been fined £400. On 9 November 2014 Joshua Egerton, 19, from 12 Churchfields, Knutsford was caught and later charged for illegally fishing at Booths Mere, a private fishery managed by Angling Trust members, Altrincham and District Angling Club. Egerton appeared at Macclesfield Magistrates […]

Joe Bannon, 71 from Greater Manchester, has been a life-long fisherman who despite recent mobility difficulties, has been able to access his local riverbanks once more thanks to a new type of off-road TGA Vita X mobility scooter from Mobility Choices. Joe grew up in Clayton and now lives in Denton – both in Greater Manchester. He began fishing with his Grandad […]

THIS week’s Angler’s Mail has the full story and pictures of the biggest carp in World this year – and exclusively reveals the World’s other most-wanted giants. If this spring-like weather’s given you the itch to fish more often, be sure to check the best places to go in the Mail’s giant new Where To […]

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 facilities for angling throughout England.  The total value of the funded projects, including match funding and in-kind contributions, […]

The Angling Trust has today published its 2015 Manifesto for Angling ahead of the General Election on May 7th, which is being sent to all the main political parties and to members of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Angling, in a move to continue the strong cross-party support which angling has enjoyed in recent […]

South American Adventure Holiday specialists Amazon-Angler.com has an exclusive offer for all anglers attending The Big One this weekend. Anyone booking at the show will receive a free Sakura Shinjin rod free of charge. The Sakura Shinjin’s are absolutely perfect for the travelling angler in search of quality fish and come in both spinning and […]

The Angling Trust is once again playing its part in the campaign against illegal close season fishing with a publicity blitz and poster aimed at making sure that all anglers are aware of the rules during the traditional close season from March 15th until June 15th inclusive. To help combat this growing problem and support […]

Fish Legal has sent a ‘letter before action’ to Multiroof Building Products Ltd (MBPL) claiming compensation for its member club Todmorden Angling Society (TAS). The letter claims compensation for the pollution suffered in May 2012 after a massive fire and series of explosions led to a significant fish kill from a resulting solvent spill. The […]

AN ALL-NEW Angler’s Mail magazine has just hit the shelves– with an exciting new look and new contents. The big value weekly is still priced £1.90 but – following extensive research, talking to anglers – delivers more of many key things. Amongst the changes, you’ll find: MORE VENUES –a new look Where To Fish This […]

The Environment Agency has unveiled its new design for this year’s rod licences. Designed by renowned angling and wildlife artist, David Miller, the new rod licences are now on sale. The image on this year’s coarse fishing rod licence is a crucian carp (Carassius carassius) and the non-coarse is a salmon (Salmo salar). Last year […]