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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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NewsCountryfile casts an eye over the Tweed
BBC Countryfile explores the River Tweed ahead of the 2026 salmon season, highlighting river management, conservation science, and the region's rich fishing heritage
By Hollis Butler
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NewsNo salmon fishing on the Test
Salmon fishing on the River Test has been halted by the Barker Mill Family Trust due to critically low wild fish numbers. Read about the suspension and conservation concerns.
By Hollis Butler
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NewsScotland toughens penalties for fish poaching
Holyrood has passed legislation introducing stronger penalties for serious fish poaching offences in Scotland.
By Hollis Butler
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NewsDalmatian pelican reintroduction splits opinion
Proposals to reintroduce Britain's largest-ever bird have sparked warnings that anglers could be locked out of prime fishing waters.
By Hollis Butler
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NewsWaterways and Chalk Streams exhibition to open in Stockbridge
An exhibition celebrating England’s rare chalk streams opens at Meadow in Stockbridge on 26 March.
By Hollis Butler
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Protest over off-road vehicles in River Meon spawning grounds
Anglers and conservationists protested against off-road vehicles driving through chalk stream spawning grounds on the River Meon.
By Hollis Butler
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Angling club condemns Wye pollution plan
Ross on Wye Angling Club says Environment Agency plan for the River Wye is “totally inadequate” to tackle worsening pollution.
By Hollis Butler
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NewsWild Trout Trust charity auction features private beats and artwork
The Wild Trout Trust annual charity auction runs 13-22 March, offering over 300 lots including private fishing beats, artwork and experiences
By Hollis Butler
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NewsDerbyshire trout fishery closes after operator liquidation
Carsington Sport and Leisure has ceased trading after 33 years, leaving the future of one of Derbyshire’s best-known trout fisheries uncertain for anglers
By Hollis Butler
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NewsGovernment forced back to High Court over failing trout river
The Upper Costa Beck in North Yorkshire remains in decline after nearly two decades, with the Government ordered back to the High Court for failing to produce a lawful river recovery plan
By Hollis Butler
