Angling remains hugely popular across the country. Angling can be exciting, and competition at the highest level is fierce. It can also be very relaxing – often fishing sites are in tranquil settings, so it’s ideal if you’re looking to unwind and lower your blood pressure. It’s a perfect sport for people of all ages.
Don’t live in the countryside? Don’t worry. Angling is very popular in towns and cities – see what’s happening at your local stretch of river or canal. The National Federation of Anglers is the governing body for freshwater angling in England. ‘We actively promote and encourage angling development from grass roots, through clubs and regional bodies to the International squads’.
Sea Angling is also one of the largest participation sports in the UK. There are at least a million sea anglers of all ages, gender and ability, who fish from beaches, harbours, piers, and from boats both close to shore and offshore over wrecks where marine life thrives. The National Federation of Sea Anglers directly represents more than 30,000 sea anglers and works with over 300 angling clubs. Sea angling clubs welcome new members of all ages – boys and girls.
Salmon and Trout fishing is game angling. It is a skillful sport which requires patience and practice. It can be learned and appreciated by people of all ages. There are game fishing sites across the country – and they’re not just in the countryside. The Salmon & Trout Association (S&TA) represents the interests of the UK’s game anglers, fishery owners/managers and affiliated trades, in all issues relevant to angling and fisheries legislation, regulation, management and conservation. S&TA has 15,000 individual and 85,000 club-based members.