Angling Trust

Shrunken, warming rivers lack oxygen for fish, pollution concentrates, bacteria multiply, algae grow out of control, blotting light + air. As @Petex70 of @AnglingTrust tells @BBCBerkshire, extracting too much water, ripping out shade-giving plants, destroying wetlands, choking…

🚨 CRANES POND KEGWORTH MEMBERS KITSTORE DESTROYED Sad news from Cranes Pond Kegworth Members who have suffered a serious break-in at their club kit store. Thieves stole vital equipment and set fire to the store, destroying everything. The club has lost over £15,000 worth of…

🎣 The Environment Agency failed to test 10,000 water samples for pollution due to lack of staff; meanwhile, anglers have done the work. This spring, #AnglersAgainstPollution hit 10,000 tests — powered by volunteers who love and protect their rivers. ➡️ bbc.co.uk/news/articles/… 👊…

🚨 New report on water reform 🚨 Today’s “roadmap to rebuild trust” in the water sector echoes what we’ve said for years. gov.uk/government/new… 📢 We need: ✅ A single, accountable regulator ✅ Catchment-scale water management ✅ Genuine public and community involvement No…

The UK government is promising to halve sewage pollution from water companies by 2030. The plan includes a £104bn investment to rebuild sewage pipes & strict new rules. It comes ahead of a review into the water sector, where it’s been reported it will call to abolish Ofwat. Let's…

“Anglers have heard it all before — pledges, promises, and grand plans to fix the sewage scandal. Yet year after year, water pollution gets worse, not better. The water industry has been allowed to pollute with impunity for too long by successive governments. Reform must be…

⚠️ Weather Alert for Anglers in the South & East ⚠️ An incoming thunderstorm is set to bring heavy rain and a fast drop in pressure overnight tonight into Saturday morning. If you’re planning to fish, and especially if you're planning to bivvy, check local forecasts. More info:…

Environment Agency Chair Alan Lovell says: "The water industry must act urgently to prevent pollution." We agree — but water companies won’t act on their own. When nearly a quarter of all water company sites breach permits it's clear that current regulation is not working.…

The 2025 Atlantic Bluefin Tuna season opens TODAY – 18 July! England’s world-class, permit-only, recreational catch-and-release fishery is back. It’s a huge win for anglers, science, and coastal communities. Remember: ✅ Follow the Code of Conduct ✅ Fish only from licensed…

Oxygen falling, ammonia rising - fish kills increase as rivers heat, according to data from @AnglingTrust @adamvaughan_uk writes in the Times: thetimes.com/uk/environment…

The @AnglingTrust wants more volunteer bailiffs. The fishing organisation's fisheries enforcement support services team has developed an online training system to help recruitment. Watch this week's show in full: youtube.com/watch?v=--WPJE…

🎣 🌡️ Check the Water Temperature! With hot weather pushing water temperatures up, we all need to think about fish welfare — especially for sensitive species like pike. 🌡️ Take a quick temp check before you fish. If the water’s at or above 21°C, please avoid targeting pike. ✅…

🎣 Best of luck to Team England at the World Youth River Fly Fishing Championships! The 22nd FIPS-Mouche World Youth Fly Fishing Championship will be held in Idaho Falls, USA, from July 12-19, on the Snake River and other local fly fishing venues. You can find out more about the…

Summer is calling… and so are the savings! Enjoy up to 40% off hotels worldwide with #Sportshotels.com, The Official Accommodation Partner of The Angling Trust this summer! Whether you’re planning a peaceful weekend by the water, or booking your next family holiday you will…

🎣 Safeguarding in Angling – Courses Available! 🛡️ The Angling Trust is committed to making our sport safe, welcoming, and inclusive for everyone. Our next Safeguarding & Protecting Children course is happening TOMORROW, with more dates available throughout August and September.…

📢 Our rivers are under pressure – but anglers are fighting back. The Anglers Against Pollution Water Quality Monitoring Network volunteers across the country are testing their local rivers and collecting vital data to expose pollution. 🎣 Powered by anglers. Backed by science.…

The UK River Summit is where anglers get direct access to the people making decisions about our rivers. On July 8th at Morden Hall, on the banks of the Wandle, London's only chalk stream, anglers have the chance to question water Minister Emma Hardy MP, and water company CEOs…

🎣 Join the Angling Trust at the Reading & District Open Day. 🎣 We're excited to be supporting Reading & District Angling Association 2025 Open Day on Saturday 5th July at Farnham Flint, RG30 3UW. Come and meet the Angling Trust team, learn more about how we're fighting to…

Protect fish and fisheries during hot weather! With temperatures once again set to soar over many parts of England and Wales, clubs, fisheries and individual anglers can find essential advice in our updated blog explaining how water temperatures affect fish and fishing. Water…

🌊 Heading to the coast this weekend? So are we! 🌊 The Angling Trust team will be at the @OrvisUK Saltwater Fly Fishing Festival this Friday 27th June, speaking with anglers about our new Estuary Water Quality Monitoring Network. From sewage spills to chemical runoff, our…