Many long-established angling clubs are finding that their structures and governance no longer match modern expectations, legislation or members’ needs. In a recent Lines On The Water guest blog, retired lawyer John Aston outlines why reviewing your club’s constitution matters and highlights seven key areas for building a more robust, fair and future-ready organisation. The Modern Angling Club - read the blog https://anglingtrust.net/2025/11/06/the-modern-angling-club/?dm_i=7

Exclusive launch offer - 10% discount PLUS free delivery   We are delighted to announce that Freedom Brewery, Britain’s independent, premium lager brewery, is now a Trade Supporter and sponsor of the Anglers Against Pollution Campaign . Working together, we have created a British Premium Lager, called 'Freedom River' that celebrates both the joy of fishing and the importance of protecting the health of the waters we fish. A donation to the Anglers Against Pollution campaign w

Sea Lamprey I'm a retired prof from Durham Uni and this year's Buckland Prof (promotes fisheries, their management and conservation)... There is a free Buckland public lecture event and Q&A at Durham Uni on 9 Dec at 13.00 - very easy to get to by public transport, the lecture room is close to a bus stop, served from the rail station at Durham.  There is also a nearby Park and Ride car park with bus service.   The event is intended NOT to be too scientific, but instead to be s

Electronic newsletter (password protected). Dear Member, During each calendar year the Committee sends three newsletters to the ‘Full’ membership - the Spring Newsletter; the Pre-AGM Newsletter and the Post-AGM December Newsletter. The only one now sent by post is this Post-AGM Newsletter, which you should expect to receive before Christmas (postal service allowing).   Access to this newsletter can be gained by entering the password previously advised.   Any member who cannot

Due to a Bird Flu outbreak,as a safety precaution we now need to disinfect our footwear. Dear Members At the request of the Gamekeeper at...

Neil Lobban, ‘Full’ club member, and Master qualified instructor with AAPGAI in both single and double handed casting, is holding a free...

Electronic newsletter (password protected). Dear Member, During each calendar year the Committee sends three newsletters to the ‘Full’ membership - the Spring Newsletter; the Pre-AGM Newsletter and the Post-AGM December Newsletter. The only one now sent by post is this Post-AGM Newsletter, which you should expect to receive before Christmas (postal service allowing).   Access to this newsletter can be gained by entering the password previously advised.   Any member who cannot

Electronic newsletter (password protected). Dear Member, During each calendar year the Committee sends three newsletters to the ‘Full’...

The Angling Trust and Fish Legal are responding to proposals in a consultation on the reform of Bathing Water Regulations by DEFRA and...

The Environment Agency has published its Fisheries Annual Report for 2023 to 2024 The Environment Agency has published its Fisheries...

Returns should be submitted no later than 30th November. Dear Member, The catch return completion date has now passed, no more returns will be accepted. As usual, the club needs to report annual catch returns  in its contractual obligation of being allowed to fish the land belonging to the riparian owners.   Online returns should be submitted once via the website link , covering all game catches to end October, no later than 30th November, even if nothing is caught. It should

Electronic newsletter (password protected). Dear Member, During each calendar year the Committee sends three newsletters to the ‘Full’...

We wish to move with the times, please vote Official notice : October 7th 2024 Dear Member   We wish to move with the times and proceed...

Two men arrested after ‘serious’ salmon poaching attempt... From the Sunderland Echo, 25th July: The team from the Environment Agency...

We have recent angler reports of discoloration, froth and a smell of urine in the lower river... Dear Member   Our Chairman, Neil...

A member has reported tearing his waders above the Buckles... Dear Member Please take extra care when using the 'pipe' crossing upstream...

Can you help us with a CDAC fish survey in August? Dear Member Mick Donkin from Wear Rivers Trust / CDAC Bankside Main officer, has...

A sewage-filled Manchester Ship Canal brings some good news for anglers Last week, the Supreme Court opened the door for Fish Legal to...

NWL invite you to a community outreach event at Cornerstones, Chester-Le-Street We received this message from NWL, please feel free to...

Eel breaks British record after 46 years An eel caught by Steve Ricketts from a Southern stillwater earlier this month has been ratified...