The British Record (rod-caught) Fish Committee has received a claim for the Wels catfish (Silurus glanis) record from captor, Shaun Ing, in respect of a fish claimed at a weight of 150lb, caught on 28th September 2024 from Chigborough Farm and Fisheries, Maldon, Essex. The BRFC has inspected the claim paperwork together with supporting photographic […]
150lb British record catfish claim approved
North Devon fishing plot on market for £125,000
Part of an idyllic North Devon fishing lake plot is on the market for an asking price of just £125,000. Nestled within approximately 50 acres of woodland, the plot is perfect for anglers looking for a quiet place to fish with fishing rights including in the purchase. Estate agents claims the site is also a […]
River Blackwater angler collapses with e.coli
The Angling Trust is issuing urgent advice after angler Mark Erdwin became seriously ill after a session on the River Blackwater, a tributary of the River Thames. Mark was rushed to hospital after becoming violently ill and collapsing and was found to be suffering from the deadly E. coli bacteria. Mark told ITN: “I feel […]
Redmire Pool’s Clarissa The Carp To Be Auctioned in July; expected to go for over £35,000
Dick Walker’s iconic former British Record carp, Clarissa, is to be sold at auction in July and is expected to attract bids in excess of £30,000. The fish weighed 44lb when landed in September 1952. It’s thought to be the first ‘named’ carp, something that is standard nowadays, and is said to have inspired generations […]
Illegal angling on the up says the EA
The Environment Agency is warning those who fish illegally that the net is closing in after a recent rise in angling offences in the South East. Over the past 6 months, our South East Fisheries Enforcement Officers have issued over 360 offence report forms to illegal anglers. This is already 40 more than this time […]
Angling Trust launches ‘Fishing for Good’ 5-year plan
The Angling Trust has launched its vision for fishing and the environment in its five-year strategic plan, Fishing for Good 2023-28. Through the pillars of campaigning, participation, competitions and supporting grass roots clubs and fisheries, the report outlines how the Angling Trust will play a leading role in achieving key goals that will enrich and […]
How is your rod licence money spent?
The Environment Agency (EA) has released its Fisheries Annual Report for 21/22 which details how and where fishing licence income is spent. During the financial year 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022 the EA sold 934,760 fishing licences which generated an income of £21,854,093. So how has this income helped promote fishing? The report […]
Angling Trust and Environment Agency reopen fund to help control invasive species and increase biosecurity
The Angling Improvement Fund (AIF) reopens on Friday, 14 April, for funding towards projects involved in tackling the spread of invasive non-native species and measures to increase biosecurity at angling venues. The AIF is administered by the Angling Trust and is just one of the ways the Environment Agency is reinvesting income from fishing licence […]
Anglers take part in big clean-ups on rivers and lakes
• Leybourne Lakes Country Park in Kent • River Irwell at Bury, Greater Manchester Over 350 bags of rubbish, 25 tyres, an avocado toilet and an abandoned sign saying ‘Cleaning in Progress’ were among items removed from the banks of rivers and lakes during two ‘Big Litter Picks’ organised by the Angling Trust and Nash […]
Bob Roberts, Matt Godfrey and Martyn Page appointed angling ambassadors
The Angling Trust have announced the appointment of three new ambassadors to support our work – angling legend Bob Roberts, match fishing star Matt Godfrey (main picture) and tackle retailer Martyn Page, chairman and founder shareholder of Angling Direct. All three accepted formal invitations to become ambassadors from CEO Jamie Cook who said he was […]
National Fishing Month is back for 2022!
This year, National Fishing Month will look to celebrate all forms of angling, spreading awareness of all the benefits that angling can bring to people that have never tried it before. This is your opportunity to get behind the campaign and help introduce new people into fishing or help get people back into the sport. […]
Specimen carp lake opens at restocked Shropshire fishery and holiday park
A re-developed fishing lake for specimen carp weighing up to 33lb has been officially opened at a popular Shropshire fishery and holiday park. Trevor’s Specimen Carp Lake, covering more than one acre, is one of five lakes at Spring Lea Fishery and Holiday Park at Plealey Road, Lea Cross, near Shrewsbury. Councillor Roger Evans, Shropshire […]
New fishing licences unveiled by the Environment Agency
Pic: The two rod coarse and trout licence for the 2022-2023 season. The Environment Agency (EA) has released new fishing licence images designed by British Fish and Wildlife Artist, David Miller. Ahead of the start of this year’s fishing season, David has designed new and unique images of three of the nation’s most beloved species: […]
Fishing without a licence costs two Staffordshire men over £1,200
A fishing day trip to Carney Pools in Bishton, Stafford on 9 May this year for 2 men from Staffordshire has resulted in them each receiving a penalty of £619 for fishing without a licence. Their cases were brought to Cannock Magistrates Court by the Environment Agency on Tuesday 7 December where 27-year old Jon […]
Brexit poses questions for anglers who wish to take baits on overseas fishing trips
The Angling Trust has joined forces with bait manufacturers Dynamite and Mainline in urgently seeking clarification on Brexit ruling which will effectively ban UK anglers from taking baits with them on fishing trips in Europe. Since the UK-EU Trade Agreement came into force on January 1st, the export of baits derived from animal produce, such […]
