UK Fisherman

Canal & River Trust appoints new chief executive

Richard Parry is to swap trains for boats as he takes up the role of chief executive of the Canal & River Trust starting this summer. Joining the Trust after more than a decade in senior roles managing large complex transport and infrastructure organisations, Richard comments: “I...

18 May 2013 news

Hook £10,000 at CLA Game Fair 2013 | Fish For A Fortune fishing competition

One lucky visitor to this year's CLA Game Fair will land £10,000 in an exciting new fishing competition, Fish for a Fortune. The lake at Ragley Hall, Warwickshire, will take centre stage at the CLA Game Fair, from Friday, 19 July to Sunday, 21 July, providing the focus for...

18 May 2013 news

Anglers in London and the South-East urged to stand up for the Thames

The Angling Trust, along with Thames Anglers Conservancy (TAC), are calling on all anglers and angling clubs in London and the South-East to speak out in favour of plans to clean up the tidal Thames through the construction of the Thames Tideway Tunnel. An application to build the tunnel has finally...

17 May 2013 news

Angling Trust & Canal & River Trust Stillwater Championship qualifier

The first qualifier match of this year’s Angling Trust & Canal & River Trust Stillwater Championship was fished at Boddington Reservoir using pegs 50 to 99 on Sunday 12th May 2013. After what had been a really warm spell of weather conditions this changed dramatically with a cold wind...

14 May 2013 news

James Dent wins ninth Fish 'O' Mania 2013 qualifier at The Oaks Lakes

Everything seems to be going right for James Dent (MAP/Marukyu), a 21 year old Joiner from Yarm, with two recent wins under his belt already this year in the Dynamite Baits Festival and qualifying for the ‘Maver Match This’ Final, as well as coming second in the Milo Festival and...

13 May 2013 news

Gary Hick wins Fish 'O' Mania 2013 qualifier at Maver Larford Lakes

Finally, reasonable weather turned up for this, the seventh Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifier of 2013, held at Maver Larford Lakes, near Stourbridge on Saturday 4th May. Again as is usual for this event all three lakes were in use, Specimen, Match and Arena, but strangely the fishery staff could...

10 May 2013 news

130 anglers in latest Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifier at Monk Lakes

Early morning rain soon cleared to leave a bight windy day for the 130 anglers in this latest Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifier at Monk Lakes on Wednesday 8th May 2013. Pegged over the four match lakes, plus Bridges Lake, the word on the morning was that not very many...

09 May 2013 news

Angling Trust RiverFest 2013 | New National River Fishing Competition

A brand new competition, which will carry the biggest ever individual river competition first prize of £10,000, plus more big main list and section cash prizes in the final gets underway in July. RiverFest 2013 is the brainchild of river expert Dave Harrell who has been working closely with...

01 May 2013 news

Preston Innovations angler Neil McKinnon books into the Fish ‘O’ Mania grand final

Tunnel Barn Farm Fishery in Warwick, the host to the sixth Fish 'O' Mania qualifier had recently been fishing well with weights of over 150 lbs being needed to win many of the open matches. Many thought it would be difficult on Saturday 27th April 2013, due to the ...

29 Apr 2013 news

Gavin Millis plants his place in the Fish ‘O’ Mania Grand Final

The anglers fishing the fifth Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifier on Wednesday 24th April 2013 were treated to an unseasonal day in the sun, and near perfect conditions for fishing. The fish at Gold Valley Lakes, Aldershot, Hampshire did not disappoint with over 100 lb required to make the top...

25 Apr 2013 news

Total Fishing Gear Carp Masters | 7th - 12th October 2013

Take on Europe's most prolific carp water, fish through 5 days and 5 nights in the ultimate endurance carp match and prove you have what it takes to be the carp master 2013. Win £10,000 in the world's biggest prize in carp fishing! The Venue The event will be held on the 7th ...

Longleat Fishing and Country Show | 14-15th June 2013

Longleat is delighted to host its inaugural Fishing and Country Show on Friday June 14th and Saturday June 15th 2013. This two day, family event will be held beside the stunning fishing lakes opposite Longleat House – a truly majestic backdrop to a superb event. Whether you’re a seasoned...

Linear Fisheries fishery and catch report | 27th February 2013

Linear Fisheries have some of the best big carp waters in the country. All of the 7 day ticket waters and 3 syndicate waters hold numerous carp to over 30lb with many 40lb carp caught each year. Runs waters and exclusive carp lakes - Linear has it all. This is the latest news from Linear Fisheri...

NewBarn Farm Angling Centre | fishery and catch report | 12th Feb 2013

Been a steady week on the specimen lake at Newbarn Farm. Paignton Matthew Skelly fished a day session with some friends. Matthew took the honours with 4 fish, the largest being a stunning 25.8lb mirror. While playing this fish, Matthew's other rod screamed which resulted in a small but imma...

WIN a pair of limited edition fish prints

WIN a pair of limted edition fish prints. Approximately 6.5 inches x 6.5 inches, they would best fit into a mount (not supplied) of approximately 12.25 inches by 12.25 inches. Each print is limited to 350 copies worldwide and signed by the artist. Each print has been beautifully reproduced from a h...

NewBarn Farm Angling Centre | fishery and catch report | 29th Jan 2013

Been a good week at Newbarn Farm Paignton this week with plenty of fish caught on Mirror Lake. Kev Locke fished a night session from swim 9 and had a 13lb common out taken from mid water. Last Wednesday 6 fish came out in the space of an hour and half from all over the lake. Adrian Evans fi...

World Catfish Classic 2013 | 4th - 7th June 2013

Following the great success of the World Catfish Classic in 2011 and 2012, details of the 2013 World Catfish Classic have just been released. The event will take place on 4th - 7th June on the spectacular Chiprana section of the River Ebro in Spain that has been used for the competition fo...

Luton Angling Club fishing report | 12th August 2012

Luton AC offers fantastic fishing for most species with Carp to 37lb+, Tench 8lb+, Bream 10lb+, Chub 7lb+, Zander 16lb+, Pike near 30lb, Perch 3lb+ and Roach and Rudd over 2lb. All of the clubs stillwaters including 12 miles of the Grand Union Canal are open all year round and alot offer secure pa...

Bury Hill Fisheries | Fishery Report | Carp catches improve

Following the hot muggy weather, the recent cooler weather has seen carp catches improve significantly with both Temple and Old Lake starting to produce some excellent sport. Following a tough few weeks on Temple, the last week or so has seen some excellent catches reported which has incl...

Witton Castle Lakes | fishery and catch report w/e 20th May 2012

Weather improves catches at Witton Castle Lakes What a beautiful week its been for anglers at Witton Castle Lakes, welcoming 92 anglers who enjoyed exciting sport on the fly. With the warmer weather, the rod average has increased to 4.68. Again, regular visitors to the lakes have enjoyed catching t...

Top 5 family-friendly destinations for a fishing weekend in the UK

For anglers and their families it’s very important to find not only a beautiful and fruitful fishing spot but also an area that everyone will enjoy. Planning a weekend away with the family can be difficult at the best of times, so we have found the...

British Carp & Angling Show | The best fishing show ever?

PLEASE NOTE:The rescheduled British Carp and Angling Show is taking place this weekend (16th-17th March 2013) at the Royal Norfolk Showground in Norwich. They will be honouring all past tickets and vouchers at the new event. Much of our line-up will remain the same with Nash and Korda already confirming...

Hunting Africa’s top fresh water predator, the Tiger Fish

By Stephen Sutherland What is it that draws man to a body of water? It might be the ocean, a lake, a river, or even just a pond. We sit and gaze over the surface, mesmerized by its tranquillity. Then something stirs under the surface and causes ripples that instantly snap...

A Fisherman's journey ends for 2012 as the trout fishing season closes.

Tony Mair's ridiculous mission (his words, not ours) to catch a trout from every river in the UK has continued throughout 2012. You may think he's mad, we think he's an inspiration to angler's everywhere! Tony contacted us after the season closed on 30th September with some brief thoughts on...

Volunteer befriender opportunity for someone with an interest in fishing

Do you have a few hours per week to spare to befriend a person with dementia who has a passion for fishing to enable them to carry out a once loved hobby? Alzheimer’s Society is developing a new Befriending Service in the East Antrim area for people living with dementia....

Fishing the National Park de Biesbosch in Holland - Frank Hanhart

After retirement  5  years ago, we decided to move from a place close to Amsterdam to more rural areas. As it came to be we found a nice house in a nice village (750 inhabitants) and again experienced the wonders of waking up to the sound...

A Fisherman's Journey .. to catch a trout from a river in every county

When the mighty crack appeared to create what is now Monsal Dale, it must have frightened the living daylights out of the residents. It was so long ago they were not two-legged, but even the four have feelings. Have you seen its scale and glory? I have...and the limestone fed...

Carp Fishing Baits That Catch More Autumn Winter And Spring Cold Water Fish

When autumn, winter and early spring conditions make carp much harder to catch you need to really think about how you are using your baits, if you are using them to their full potential to catch the most fish, and how you can do things to improve your catches. Many...

Make Your Homemade Baits Shockingly Powerful

Carp Bait | Butyric Acid | Advice To Make Your Homemade Baits Shockingly Powerful! Find out how to beat readymade baits by using butyric acid! It is one of the most well known bait and flavour components in carp fishing today, rated by Bill Cottam boss of Nutrabaits...

The Scottish Fly-Fishing Experience

Scotland must be the spiritual home of fly-fishing. As it is for golf, Scotland is unique in offering the complete package of tradition, etiquette and above all, thrilling and diverse sport. Whether its dry fly fishing for wild brown trout on remote Highland lochs, night-time fishing for sea trout, upstream...

Duck Sentinel | fishing tackle review

Produced by Linjazro, the Duck Sentinel is an innovative new product designed to protect surface baits from widlfowl. Using the Duck Sentinel means you don't have to remove floating baits when ducks and other widlfowl appear. Product Description:

Wood Lane Farm Fishery Review

Wood Lane Farm Fishery is based in Iver, Buckinghamshire and consists of two coarse and carp fishing lakes. We've been hearing some pretty good thinks about the fishery lately including this reader review that was submitted recently. Wood Lane Farm Fishery Review: Chris Millar, August 2011 Top day out at...

Gweryd Lakes Fishery Review

Gweryd Lakes provides Carp fishing, specimen silver fish and general coarse fishing and trout fishing on a choice of three lakes set in a 150 acre estate in the Clwydian Mountains Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Gweryd Lakes Fishery Review: L Mac, August 2011 Please don't refer to this...

Be-Well Expedition Foods Self-Heating Meals

Be-Well Expedition Foods Self-Heating Meals offer a cost effective solution for instant hot food whilst away from home and fishing. Be-Well Expedition Foods Self-Heating Meals offers a new concept in "instant" hot food and is the answer to having a hot meal without needing a stove or matches! With a...

Shakespeare Pflugger Underspin 1810 Reel

Review by Crazy Crab: August 2010The popular Underspin reel isn't just for ultralight enthusiasts anymore. Loaded with 10-lb. test for bigger lures and bigger fish. It sports the same four ball-bearing drive as the original Underspin. And each has a stainless steel front cone and rear cover, titanium line guide...

Fishing: Learn from the tips & laugh at the tales : George F Mason

George Mason spent over 30 years of his life working in factory and whilst the money was handy and the banter wit his colleagues was most enjoyable, every day without exception, he yearned to be on the riverbank. Eventually the inevitable sword of redundancy swung his...

WeAdmire Fishing T-Shirts

WeAdmire is a T-shirt publishing company based in Shoreditch London. They have the world's largest collection of original t shirt designs including some awesome fishing t-shirt designs. Their shirts deliver self expression through an expressed or implied statement about what the wearer admires. About WeAdmire: WeAdmire is the...

Pike Fishing on Lough Derg with Rick Zevering :: DVD Review

Dutchman Rick Zevering came to Ireland in 1986 on a fishing holiday and still hasn't left. A passionate fisherman and multiple winner of the European Pike Challenge, Rick shows you that Lough Derg can still produce the goods. Pike Fishing on Lough Derg: Pike Fishing on Lough Derg...

Hand Printed Limited Edition Fish Prints

Fishprints.org :: quality handprinted limited edition fish prints, hand signed by the artist, beautifully reproduced from hand painted originals. These prints would grace the wall of any angler or non-angler alike. About Fishprints.org: Fishprints.org is aimed at fish lovers who want to take the image of...

Hooked Clothing :: for those addicted to angling

Hooked Clothing – T-shirt’s and (eventually) hoodies for people who, like them, are addicted to angling. Hooked angling don't care where they're fishing or what for, they just love to be out fishing. Fortunately for us, they can't be out fishing all the time and had to find...

Billingford Park & River Wensum, Norwich

Looking for fly fishing on the River Wensum, carp, coarse and pike fishing on three well stocked Norfolk lakes or fishing holidays in Norfolk? Then cast your net no further from Norwich than Wensum Valley Fishing, part of the Wensum Valley Golf & Country Club. Where...

Churchsettle Farm Fishery, Wadhurst

Churchsettle Farm Fishery provides some excellent coarse and carp fishing on a secluded lake approx 2 acres in size set in picturesque surroundings in Wadhurst, East Sussex. Established in 1993, the well stocked lake has depths varying from 3ft to 7ft with many fish holding areas such as...

Mawgan Porth Pools, Newquay

Mawgan Porth Pools offers coarse and carp fishing on two well stocked lakes which have wooden platforms with paths which lead to & from the car parking area, so that what ever age or disability, you and your loved ones will be able to enjoy the peace & beauty of...

Lovelace Farm Carp Fishery, Bethersden

Lovelace Farm Carp Fishery is set in beautiful, secluded surroundings in the heart of Kent. The fishery is aimed at carp anglers, having only been stocked with Mark Simmonds carp, many of which have grown quickly into double figure fish with the largest already reaching over 20lb. Location: Lovelace...

Legge Farm Fishery, Highampton

Legge Farm Fishery is a traditional farm fishery with five well stocked, secluded sheltered lakes, surrounded by trees. The three-quarter acre spruce, has bream to 5lb, carp to 7lb grassies to 11lb, ghosties to 10lb , tench to 3lb, perch to 2lb 8oz, crucians and fantails to 2lb plus roach...

Woodpeckers Coarse Fishery

Woodpeckers Course Fishery opened to the public in 1996. Two well stocked coarse fishing lakes and two smaller fishing ponds provide some excellent sport in the heart of West Sussex. The lakes are superbly maintained and are set in such a peaceful and tranquil location. ...

Priory Farm Fishing Lakes

Convenienetly situated only 20 miles from Central London and ten minutes from Junction 6 of the M25, Priory Farm Fishing Lakes offer top quality fishing for both the angler and the matchman. Three well stocked lakes provide the very best angling along with a new pond that is perfect for mini...

Mill Barn Coarse Fishery

Mill Barn Coarse Fishery offers all year round fishing on five lakes, which consist of 163 swims. Memberships, day tickets and match booking available. Matches are held every Wednesday throughout the year, and Sundays during the winter. Location: ...

South Farm Holiday Cottages, Devon

Set in the beautiful Blackdown Hills, an area of outstanding natural beauty, South Farm offers self catering holiday cottages in Devon with free fishing open all year. South Farm is an ideal location for a fishing holiday with accommodation available in the form of six self catering cottages and a...

Riverside Caravan & Camping Park | Fishing holidays in Devon

Riverside Caravan & Camping Park is a beautiful family owned park nestled on the foothills of Exmoor in Devon. It is situated near the market town of South Molton in 40 acres of flat meadow and woodland.The river Mole runs through the middle of the Park, away from the pitches,...

Canal Farm Holiday Cottages, Lincolnshire

Canal Farm offers three comfortable self-catering cottages, each with its own  private courtyard area that have been created through the sympathetic conversion of traditional farm buildings.  They are located in the small hamlet of Austen Fen, on the banks of the disused Louth Navigation ...

Tattershall Lakes Country Park, Lincolnshire

Tattershall Lakes Country Park is the prefect place for a great family fishing holiday. The beautiful park is set amongst stunning parkland, lakes and woodland in beautiful Lincolshire countryside.. Tattershall Lakes Country Park offers excellent accommodation and caravan & camping facilities in beautiful Tattershall. Set around 8 big...

Bakers Mill Farm Holiday Cottages, Dorset

Within Dorset's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Bakers Mill Farm nestles in the lush green and peaceful river Axe valley surrounded by the rolling hills and picturesque villages of West Dorset. With Broadleaze Fishery, a new coarse and carp fishing lake, opened at Easter 2010, this is the perfect destination...

Great River Fishing Adventures - guided fishing charters, Fraser River, Canada

Great River Fishing Adventures is the leading provider of fully guided fishing charters on the Fraser River & its surrounding tributaries in beautiful British Columbia, Canada. Whether you are looking for an individual, group or corporate fishing adventure, let their proven team of expert fishing guides ensure you have an...

Navarra Fishing Adventures, Pamplona, Spain

Navarra Fishing Adventures invites you to some of the most beautiful areas of Spain on a fully guided fishing holiday. What makes Navarra the ideal location for a fishing holiday are its unspoiled river banks, truly wild fish and the peace and tranquillity that can be found here. You’ll be...

Carp fishing holidays, Winsome Waters, France

Fish in France.net invites you to come and fish for big Carp at our two great stream fed lakes at Winsome Waters in the beautiful French Lake District. You are especially welcome if it's your first time in France - this is a chance not to...

Etang De Planchon: Carp Fishing Holidays, France

Etang de Planchon is a friendly carp fishing destination within the Haute Vienne region of France, near the lovely market town of Chateauponsac which has bars, restaurants and shops and is 30 minutes away from Limoges Airport. Etang de Planchon - The new Carping Venue in...

Sturgeon Slayers fishing holidays in BC, Cananda

Join Sturgeon Slayers for some of the best fishing on the planet. Located an hour outside of Vancouver in Beautiful British Columbia, Canada. Host site for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. Sturgeon Slayers brings a whole new meaning to guided fishing trips, offering a first class trip wherever they go....

Cat Burglars: cat fishing holidays, River Ebro, Spain

So you want to go Cat fishing on the Ebro, so you’ve trawled all of the sites, now you’ve found the one you have been looking for!!! Ebro Cat fishing is totally different from anything else, the thrill of hooking into a big cat will stay in your memory long...