Angling Trust Campaigns

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Campaigns Update     Friday 10th July 2020

Angling Trust Launches Response to Benyon Review on Highly Protected Marine Areas Review Last week the Angling Trust launched our campaign in response to the June 2020 Benyon Review on Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs).   We are asking anglers to write to their MP in support of our campaign, and to send the clear message, that as anglers it is vital we are central to any future consideration on which sites will become HPMAs. For more information on the campaign and how you can support our response please click the button below. Take Part Now The Latest From The Campaign Trail   What A S**t Show! Time for Natural Resource Wales to Take Action 01/07/2020 Angling Trust's sister organisation, Fish Legal, has put the environmental regulator in Wales on notice that phosphate inputs linked to waste from free-range poultry farming have caused massive environmental damage on the River Wye.    Read More ▶︎ Grey Mullet: Why Are They Threatened 01/06/2020 In this next instalment, Andy Burt, Chairman of the National Mullet Club, talks about why grey mullet species are threatened, not least by targeted netting.    Learn More Defra backs down over 'absurd and illogical Charter Boat ban 01/07/2020 Following a campaign by the Angling Trust and the Professional Boatman's Association the government have decided to withdraw guidance issued on June 11th which specifically prohibited skippered charter boats in England from operating under the COVID-19 regulations.  Find Out More Technology Solutions in Embracing the 'New Normal' 03/06/2020 Nevin Hunter, Marine Coordinator for the Angling Trust, discusses the role of technology in communicating with sea anglers as we explore life under the new normal.  Learn More Grey Mullet: Justification for Management 15/06/2020   Andy Burt, Chairman of the National Mullet Club, discusses the need for better management of grey mullet species in the third instalment in the series. Read More Covid-19 Angling Support Hub The Angling Trust's dedicated Angling Support Hub is packed with our latest COVID-19 guidance and information for anglers, clubs, fisheries and other organisations. We also have three dedicated support lines if you need to speak to us during this time. News, views, tips, videos and more ... on Fishing Buzz! Fishing Buzz - our new website - is keeping anglers and their families entertained during the COVID-19 lockdown. New content is added daily – don’t forget to let all your friends know about Fishing Buzz!

The Angling Trust is the united national representative body for all angling in England and Wales. It is united in a collaborative relationship with Fish Legal, a separate membership association that uses the law to protect fish stocks and the rights of its members throughout the UK. Joint membership packages with Fish Legal are available for individuals, clubs, fisheries, riparian owners and other categories. Please find out more.