Official Industry Guidance

09 th February 2026

The Fight for Clean Water Starts with You

by Guest Writer

The Angling Trust Impact Report 2025 and the fight to save the UK’s waterwaysAs anglers, we spend hours on our favourite stretches of river, our lakes and our coastal marks. We are often the first to notice when something is wrong with our

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Posted in: Official Industry Guidance, Environment
29 th July 2025

Angling Direct Supports Communities To Tackle UK Water Pollution

by Guest Writer

In response to the latest Environment Agency report revealing a 60% year-on-year increase in serious water pollution incidents in 2024, we are renewing our call for urgent action to protect waterways and support the angling community’s efforts in

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Posted in: News & Events, Company, Official Industry Guidance, Rules & Regulations, Environment, News, Fishing Industry & Events, Company News, AD Culture
27 th November 2024

Supporting The Future Of Fishing With Licence Sales

by Guest Writer

Although, fishing covers several disciplines, there is one thing that all anglers have in common and that is that we all have a fishing licence. But what happens to all the money generated from fishing licence sales? This revenue is pledged by the

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Posted in: News & Events, Industry, Official Industry Guidance, Environment
19 th July 2024

Anglers Against Pollution - Why We Need to Help Now!

by Phil Spinks

Pollution in our rivers is an evergrowing problem with only 14% of UK water bodies currently in a good ecological condition. This is a direct result of the ever increasing amount of raw sewage being pumped into our rivers, with water companies in

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Posted in: News & Events, Official Industry Guidance, Environment
04 th July 2024

Vote For A Fishing Future! - Angling Trust 2024 General Election Manifesto

by Guest Writer

With election day finally here and after several weeks with all the major political parties out on the road lobbying for votes. The fishing governing body, the Angling Trust has issued a challenge to all the major political parties vying for the

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Posted in: News & Events, Industry, Official Industry Guidance, Environment
30 th August 2023

Fishing For Kids: How Angling Improves Youth Mental Health

In a world where youth mental health is increasingly under scrutiny, exploring alternative approaches to alleviate stress and anxiety becomes crucial. This article delves into the therapeutic benefits of fishing for children, shedding light on how

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Posted in: Tips & Tricks, Official Industry Guidance
31 st July 2023

Angling and Rivers: 4 Eco-Conscious Campaigns to Support

As anglers, we have a deep connection to the rivers and waterways that provide us with joy, relaxation, and a sense of adventure. At Angling Direct, we recognise that anglers are not just passionate about catching fish but also about protecting the

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Posted in: Industry, Official Industry Guidance, Environment
29 th July 2022

National Fishing Month is BACK for 2022 - Get EVERYONE Fishing

1st August marks the start of National Fishing Month and we could not be more excited to see more anglers join the sport! National Fishing Month offers unique opportunities for the protection and promotion of angling, encouraging those that have

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Posted in: News & Events, Industry, Official Industry Guidance Tagged: National Fishing Month
22 nd April 2021

Fishing has now been prescribed by the NHS to treat Anxiety & Depression in the UK

Here at Angling Direct, we could not be happier with the recognition of the benefits angling has on mental health. Fishing is not only a pastime but a way of life for many people and its benefits to achieving a healthy body and mind can now be used

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Posted in: News & Events, Company, Industry, Official Industry Guidance Tagged: AD Manchester, Tackling Minds, Mental Health, Wellbeing
15 th April 2021

Angling Trust’s Anglers Against Pollution Campaign

A recent WWF Living Planet Report estimated an 84% loss in freshwater biodiversity. Along with climate change, the pollution in rivers, lakes and estuaries is having a catastrophic effect on plants and wildlife – and the biggest threat is in

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Posted in: News & Events, Company, Industry, Official Industry Guidance, Environment Tagged: Angling Trust, Environment, Anglers Against Pollution, Pollution