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The Angling Trust

We are a not for profit organisation, representing anglers, fighting for fish, fishing and the environment.

We are recognised by the Government as the National Governing Body for angling in England and partner with Visit Wales and NRW to promote Fishing in Wales.

We are a member-based organisation made up of anglers of all disciplines providing a united front to represent, grow and protect our sport.

Help protect the waters we fish

By becoming a member of the Angling Trust you are helping to protect the waters you fish in and the fish which live within them, ensuring their health and protection for future generations. JOIN US TODAY

Help grow our sport

By joining, you help us to invest in participation initiatives to introduce more people to fishing. Did you know in 2019-20 we helped 37,000 people try fishing for the first-time? JOIN US TODAY

Enjoy world class competitions

Whether you compete in coarse, game or sea matches, on commercial or natural venues, locally, nationally or internationally, as a member of the Angling Trust you have access to Britain’s biggest and best competitions programme. JOIN US TODAY

Receive great member benefits

Become a member of the Angling Trust and receive exclusive discounts on products and services from companies including CC Moore, Go Outdoors, Farlows, Sportfish, Hinders, Trespass and Pallatrax Baits.  Save money on day tickets up and down the country with our 10% Club and relax in the knowledge that your angling activities are covered with our £10m public liability and personal accident insurance.  JOIN US TODAY

Free joining gift

Join today by direct debit or recurring card payment, and receive a free £20 Fishing Megastore voucher*.  Simply enter JOIN£20 in the Promo code field or quote it when you call the Membership Team.  Fishing Megastore is the online store of The Glasgow Angling Centre – the largest stockist of fishing equipment in Europe and one of the largest online and fishing tackle mail order companies in the UK.  What are you waiting for JOIN US TODAY

 

*Applicable to new Adult, Senior and Young Adult memberships only – membership payment must be by direct debit or recurring card payment.

 

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Fishing in Wales

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