UK Fishing News

General 23 hours ago

Coastal Cornucopia: Cat Island Fishing with Mississippi Experts

In 1699, two French brothers, known to history as Iberville and Beinville, sailed into the Gulf looking to establish a colony near the mouth of the Mississippi River. They stopped at an island populated by odd wild “cats” – creatures these Europeans had never seen before. Today, we...

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General 1 day ago

Alaska Charter Anglers Need a Halibut Stamp to Keep Their Catch for 2026

Are you planning an angling adventure in Alaska this year? If you’ve already booked or want to book a Halibut fishing trip, don’t forget to familiarize yourself with the new 2026 stamp requirement. As of 2026, NOAA Fisheries requires charter anglers fishing for Halibut in Alaska to purch...

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General 3 days ago

Striped Bass Season in New York: An Angler’s Overview for 2026

The state of New York is much more than the Big Apple and city life. Sure, Broadway shows, the Statue of Liberty, and Central Park steal the spotlight. But what if we told you the fishing scene in – and beyond – the city was what you should focus on? It shouldn’t surprise you. Afte...

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General 6 days ago

New Rules for Scamp and Yellowmouth Grouper in the South Atlantic for 2026

NOAA Fisheries published the final rule for Amendment 55 on June 4, 2026, setting new management measures for Scamp and Yellowmouth Grouper in South Atlantic federal waters. The rules take effect July 6, 2026. The change mirrors what was proposed, but then paused, on the Gulf side. The Gulf Amendmen...

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General 6 days ago

Fishing Seasons: The Complete Guide for 2026

Fishing seasons aren’t one-size-fits-all. Every species has its own calendar. Regulations also differ from state to state – sometimes even from one body of water to the next. Planning a Gulf Coast Red Snapper trip? The season window matters. Heading out for Trout fishing in Pennsylvania?...

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Game 1 week ago

32lb salmon wins Bemersyde Trophy on the Tweed

A veteran River Tweed angler has landed the largest Atlantic salmon recorded on the river in 2025, securing the prestigious Bemersyde Trophy. The post 32lb salmon wins Bemersyde Trophy on the Tweed appeared first on Trout and Salmon.

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Game 1 week ago

Documentary highlights rural suicide and isolation

A new documentary from the Gamekeepers’ Welfare Trust uses personal testimonies to raise awareness of suicide in rural communities and encourage people to seek support. The post Documentary highlights rural suicide and isolation appeared first on Trout and Salmon.

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Game 1 week ago

Trent30 challenge asks anglers to count fish species

The Trent Rivers Trust is asking anglers to help discover how many fish species remain in the River Trent through its year-long Trent30 challenge. The post Trent30 challenge asks anglers to count fish species appeared first on Trout and Salmon.

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Game 1 week ago

Memorial bench unveiled for Richard Slocock

A memorial bench has been unveiled beside the River Piddle in honour of Richard Slocock, fisheries manager, chalk stream champion and Wild Trout Trust founder. The post Memorial bench unveiled for Richard Slocock appeared first on Trout and Salmon.

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Game 1 week ago

Seventy new river barriers found and 70,000 more mapped

Citizen scientists have identified dozens of previously unknown river barriers, while a new national database highlights the scale of obstacles affecting fish migration across UK waterways. The post Seventy new river barriers found and 70,000 more mapped appeared first on Trout and Salmon.

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