The Future of Angling Management Software

Everything Angling In One Platform

Complete management software for angling clubs, fishing holidays, coaches, syndicates, fisheries, and match organizers. Memberships, bookings, payments, QR tickets, safeguarding, and more.

100% Free to start
Only 5% on transactions
2.5% to junior angling
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Matches
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Tickets
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Free to Start
No setup fees
2.5% to Junior Angling
Every transaction gives back

Everything in One Place

One platform, no bolt-ons, no extra subscriptions — every tool your club will ever need

Memberships & Safeguarding
Membership Waiting Lists
Coaching Sessions
Courses & Learning (LMS)
Matches, Leagues & Fixtures
Digital Tickets & Permits
Google & Apple Wallet
Venues & Waters
Website Builder & SEO
Social Media Automation
AI-Generated Content
Mailing Lists & Mailshots
Memberships & Safeguarding
Membership Waiting Lists
Coaching Sessions
Courses & Learning (LMS)
Matches, Leagues & Fixtures
Digital Tickets & Permits
Google & Apple Wallet
Venues & Waters
Website Builder & SEO
Social Media Automation
AI-Generated Content
Mailing Lists & Mailshots
Health & Safety Suite
Bailiff Tools & Patrol Logs
Holiday & Accommodation
Members Forum
Polls & Member Voting
Catch Records & Leaderboards
Finance, Invoicing & Xero
Shop & Inventory
Sponsors & Partners
Analytics & Reports
Forms & Workflows
Roles & Permissions
Health & Safety Suite
Bailiff Tools & Patrol Logs
Holiday & Accommodation
Members Forum
Polls & Member Voting
Catch Records & Leaderboards
Finance, Invoicing & Xero
Shop & Inventory
Sponsors & Partners
Analytics & Reports
Forms & Workflows
Roles & Permissions
Expert Angling Knowledge

Blogs, Guides & Resources

Expert advice, best practices, and industry insights to help you succeed

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Why Choose ClubNest?

Built by anglers for anglers. Everything you need to manage and grow your angling operation.

All-in-One Platform

Stop juggling multiple tools. ClubNest brings memberships, bookings, payments, websites, and communications into one powerful platform.

18+ Features

Mobile-First Design

Your members book on mobile. Your bailiffs check permits on mobile. We built ClubNest mobile-first so everything works perfectly on any device.

95% Mobile

UK-Based Support

Real people who understand angling. UK-based support team available via email, phone, and live chat. We typically respond within 2 hours.

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Real Results, Real Growth

Success Stories

See how UK angling clubs, fisheries, and coaches transformed their operations with ClubNest

Weston Angling Association

Angling Association

Featured Case Study

Weston Angling Association Case Study: How an Established Club Found Its Digital Voice with Clubnest

Weston Angling Association manages some of the finest waters in the Weston-super-Mare area — from Summer Lane Lake to multiple stretches of the River Axe. With Clubnest, they've turned that reputation into a growing digital presence: active users up 65.7%, blog traffic up 328%, and anglers now finding their venues directly through Google. This is how a well-established club finally got the platform to match its waters.

+65.7%
Active user growth
+328%
Blog & news traffic
+45%
New visitor growth

Integrations

Works with Everything

Payments, analytics, national bodies, accounting, and more.

Stripe
Facebook
Instagram
X (Twitter)
Google
YouTube
TikTok
Google Analytics
Xero
Angling Trust
Apple Wallet
Google Wallet
Clarity
IndexNow
Expo Push
OpenStreetMap
UKHO Tides
EA Fish Data

Trusted by UK Angling

Real reviews from clubs, coaches and guides using ClubNest

"Their system brings everything an angling club needs into one place. The entire process was simple, smooth and enjoyable. Whenever we needed a tweak, nothing was ever too much trouble."

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Owner

"Gavin took the time to understand the needs of the team. His approachable style and patience made a real difference, particularly for users who might otherwise feel overwhelmed by new digital tools. Clubnest itself is impressively easy to use."

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Coach, Weston Angling Association

"He listened intently to my needs and worked meticulously to bring my vision to life. Everything was thought of, from aesthetics and SEO to general performance. The end result is a website that looks amazing and performs beyond anything I could have expected."

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Guided Sessions Owner
Fair & Transparent

100% Free to Start

ClubNest is completely free to use. We only charge 5% on transactions when you charge your members.

5%

Transaction Fee

Only when you charge members for tickets, memberships, or bookings

2.5%

To Junior Angling

Half of every fee goes directly back into supporting UK junior angling initiatives

No monthly fees No setup costs Cancel anytime

Simple, Transparent Pricing

100% Free to start. Only pay 5% on transactions if you charge your members.

Clubs

Perfect for angling clubs of any size

Free to start
  • Unlimited members
  • Peg booking system
  • Match organization
  • Catch leaderboards
  • Member communications
  • Only 5% on transactions
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Holidays

Ideal for fishing holiday venues

Free to start
  • Unlimited bookings
  • Multi-venue support
  • Photo galleries
  • Website builder
  • Custom branding
  • Only 5% on bookings
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Coaches

Built for professional angling coaches

Free to start
  • Unlimited clients
  • Session scheduling
  • Progress tracking
  • Payment processing
  • Digital certificates
  • Only 5% on sessions
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2.5% of every transaction supports junior angling

Need something custom? Enterprise solutions available for associations and large organizations.

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Join hundreds of UK angling clubs, fisheries, and coaches. Start completely free - only pay 5% on transactions when you charge members. Half of every fee supports junior angling.

100% Free to start
Only 5% on transactions
2.5% to junior angling
Setup in 5 minutes

ClubNest is the UK's leading free angling management platform — the only software that covers all 12 angling sectors, from grassroots club secretaries to commercial fishery operators, coaching academies and carp syndicates. Built in the UK, used across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Integrated with Stripe, Xero, Google Wallet, Apple Wallet, Facebook, Instagram and powered by AnglingAI. Free to start. Only 5% on transactions. 2.5% of every transaction goes back to junior angling — making ClubNest the only angling software with a built-in giving model.

GDPR Compliant UK Based & Supported Safeguarding Ready Stripe Verified Xero Connected Apple & Google Wallet

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about ClubNest angling software

1 What is ClubNest?

ClubNest is free angling management software built for UK angling clubs, fisheries, fishing coaches, carp syndicates, match organisers, and fishing holiday venues. It replaces spreadsheets and paper forms with a complete digital platform covering memberships, QR tickets, match results, coaching bookings, AI-generated content, social media automation, mailing lists, and more.

2 How much does ClubNest cost?

ClubNest is 100% free to start with no setup fees, no monthly subscription, and no contracts. The only charge is a 5% transaction fee when you charge your members — and uniquely, 2.5% of every transaction goes directly back into supporting junior angling initiatives across the UK.

3 Is ClubNest available across the whole of the UK?

Yes. ClubNest is used by angling clubs, fisheries, and coaches across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The platform handles UK-specific requirements including safeguarding compliance, GDPR, and integration with UK accounting software like Xero.

4 Does ClubNest support Google Wallet and Apple Wallet?

Yes. Tickets, match bookings, coaching passes, and permits issued through ClubNest can be added directly to members' Google Wallet or Apple Wallet for quick, easy access on their phone — no printing required.

5 What angling sectors does ClubNest support?

ClubNest supports 12 angling sectors: angling clubs, commercial fisheries, fishing coaches, match fishing organisations, carp syndicates, fishing holiday and accommodation venues, junior angling clubs, stillwater fisheries, river clubs, game fishing, sea angling clubs, and multi-water associations.

6 Can ClubNest automatically post to social media?

Yes. ClubNest includes a rule-based social media automation system that automatically posts to Facebook, Instagram and X when new match results, blog posts, guides, coaching sessions or courses are published. You set the rules once and the platform handles everything.

7 Does ClubNest generate content with AI?

Yes. ClubNest is integrated with AnglingAI to automatically generate blog posts, fishing guides, and match reports. Content can be published instantly or reviewed before going live — saving clubs hours of admin time every week.

8 How does ClubNest help with health and safety?

ClubNest includes a complete health and safety suite with solo angler check-ins, accident report logging, emergency contact management, and risk assessment templates linked to specific venues, matches and coaching sessions — helping clubs meet their duty-of-care obligations.

9 Can members book pegs and buy day tickets online?

Yes. ClubNest includes a full booking system with real-time peg availability, online day and night ticket purchases, QR code generation, and instant confirmations sent to members' phones. Bailiffs can scan QR codes to validate permits on the bankside.

10 Does ClubNest integrate with Xero?

Yes. ClubNest syncs invoices, payouts and transaction data directly to Xero, saving your treasurer hours of manual reconciliation every month. Stripe payment processing is built in for taking online card payments.

AI-Powered Fishing Assistant

Meet AnglingAI

Your AI fishing companion that identifies species, recommends tackle, analyzes sessions, and provides real-time insights to help you catch more fish.

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Smart tackle & bait recommendations
Session analysis & catch patterns
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Fish ID

99.2% Accuracy

Smart Tips

Real-time Advice

Analytics

Catch Patterns

Venue Intel

Local Insights

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Platform Pages

A platform built for every corner
of UK angling

Every page designed with the angling community in mind — clear, clean, and built to convert visitors into members.

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Free to Start. Always.
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Platform Features
Everything your club needs
QR Digital Tickets & Permits
Issue tickets to Google & Apple Wallet instantly
AI Content Generation
Blog posts, match reports, fishing guides auto-created
Social Media Automation
Rule-based posting to Facebook, Instagram & X
Health & Safety Suite
Solo check-ins, risk assessments, accident logs
Match Results & Leagues
Live leaderboards, peg draws, species tracking
Payments & Xero Sync
Take memberships & bookings, auto-reconcile in Xero
Features 40+ tools built for angling
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