Rules & Regulations

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
17 th March 2021

Angling Trust Release Updates on Upcoming Changes to Fishing in England

It is the news we have all been waiting for! On the evening of 16 March 2021, Angling Trust stated that after “intense discussions with government officials” they could confirm that all forms of angling including night fishing, charter boat

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Posted in: News & Events, Industry, Official Industry Guidance, Rules & Regulations Tagged: Angling Trust, Lockdown, Easing Restrictions
22 nd February 2021

Angling Trust's Fishing Out of Lockdown Appeal

Angling Trust has submitted a case to the DCMS and the Cabinet Office for the removal of the current travel restrictions for angling and a resumption in match and night fishing when the lockdown is eased. VIEW UPDATES ON ANGLING TRUST'S

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Posted in: News & Events, Industry, Official Industry Guidance, Rules & Regulations Tagged: Angling Trust, Fishing Restrictions, Lockdown
12 th February 2021

EU Bait Export is Currently on Hold Due to UK-EU Trade Agreement Complications

We would like to explain and clarify issues regarding the bait situation to all our European customers. Angling Direct is currently unable to sell or ship bait outside of the UK due to UK-EU Trade discussions surrounding issues with a European

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Posted in: News & Events, Company, Industry, Official Industry Guidance, Rules & Regulations Tagged: Bait, Europe Fishing, UK-EU Trade Agreement