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News: conservation, legislation and fly fishing across the UK
Wild Atlantic salmon is now endangered in UK waters, catch limits are tightening across Scotland and Ireland, and the pressure on rivers from pollution, abstraction and habitat loss has never been greater. For anyone who fishes for wild trout, sea trout or salmon, staying informed has never mattered more.
Trout & Salmon’s news section covers the stories that shape the sport – conservation developments, regulatory changes, river conditions, hatchery programmes, fishing access disputes and the environmental battles being fought on behalf of the fish we love. We report across England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, with a close eye on the science and the policy driving change.
This is news written by anglers who understand what’s at stake – on the riverbank and in the legislation that governs it.
Latest articles
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NewsScottish wild salmon and sea trout catches hit 73-year low
Official statistics released by the Scottish Government reveal that rod catches for both wild Atlantic salmon and sea-trout in 2025 have plummeted to their lowest recorded levels in 73 years
By Hollis Butler
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NewsTwinPeakes fly-fishing instructors celebrate world title and new qualifications
Two young instructors at the Royal Deeside fly-fishing school, TwinPeakes, are celebrating major milestones after claiming a world casting title and becoming the youngest qualified instructor in the U...
By Hollis Butler
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NewsRiver Spey tributaries suffer two major pollution incidents in a fortnight
Two severe pollution incidents within ten days on tributaries of the River Spey have devastated local wildlife, prompting urgent calls for accountability from the angling community.
By Hollis Butler
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NewsPetition calls for public ownership of England’s water supply
Campaigners from Windrush Against Sewage Pollution have launched a national petition demanding a binding referendum on returning England's water industry to public ownership
By Hollis Butler
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NewsThe Grayling Society appoints Dr Marnie Lovejoy as new chair
The Grayling Society has appointed Dr Marnie Lovejoy as its incoming chair, signalling a renewed focus on river conservation and expanding membership among younger and female anglers
By Hollis Butler
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NewsWill Millard joins Rivers Trust
Bestselling author and broadcaster Will Millard joins the Rivers Trust as an ambassador to advocate for cleaner, healthier UK river catchments
By Selena Barr
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NewsWildFish calls for salmon farming moratorium after damning committee findings
Conservation charity WildFish calls for an immediate halt to all new salmon farm approvals in Scotland following a highly critical parliamentary committee letter.
By Selena Barr
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Community to restore Hodder salmon
The Ribble Rivers Trust wins the inaugural Orri award to help restore the River Hodder's salmon populations through habitat improvement and community action
By Selena Barr
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River Wye pollution claim points to record decline in salmon catches
Lawyers representing over 4,500 people in a High Court environmental claim over River Wye pollution point to devastatingly low salmon catch records
By Selena Barr
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NewsFarewell to fly-fishing writer and conservationist Brian Clarke
Brian Clarke, founding figure of the Wild Trout Trust and highly influential fly-fishing writer of 'The Pursuit of Stillwater Trout', has died aged 87
By Selena Barr
