UK Fishing News

Game 2 weeks ago

Why terrestrials deserve a place in every fly box

When the hatch dies and the river falls quiet, the answer is often drifting in from the fields behind you – a summer case for fishing ants, beetles and hoppers, and the few flies that earn their keep The post Why terrestrials deserve a place in every fly box appeared first on Trout and Salmon.

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Game 2 weeks ago

Win a Guideline Nova reel worth £179.99!

The Guideline Nova reel is an impressive fly reel that combines modern performance with a strong sustainability focus - your chance to win. The post Win a Guideline Nova reel worth £179.99! appeared first on Trout and Salmon.

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Game 3 weeks ago

Beetroot cured trout recipe

A stunning no-cook starter from Sian Hughes (@recipebreakout): trout fillets cured in beetroot, sugar and salt, then served with a fresh cucumber and apple dressing The post Beetroot cured trout recipe appeared first on Trout and Salmon.

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Sea 3 weeks ago

WIN A PAIR OF NEW XTRATUF ANKLE DECK BOOTS WORTH £114

Click HERE to enter NOW! One lucky Sea Angler reader will win a pair of the brand-new XTRATUF Ankle Deck Boot Sport boots in the stylish new Chocolate colourway. Designed for anglers who spend long days around the coast, the Ankle Deck Boot Sport combines XTRATUF’s renowned water...

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Game 3 weeks ago

Luck, skill and the anglers who always seem to catch

We all know the angler who catches on the day nothing is happening, the one everyone calls lucky. Watch a little more closely and a different picture emerges, made up of small habits and quiet decisions The post Luck, skill and the anglers who always seem to catch appeared first on Trout and Salmon.

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Game 3 weeks ago

The parachute cast: a simple skill that solves big problems

On UK rivers, drag is the dry-fly angler's constant enemy. The parachute cast is the quiet, unglamorous answer, building slack into the line so the fly drifts naturally for those few extra seconds that fool a wary trout The post The parachute cast: a simple skill that solves big problems appeared fi...

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Game 4 weeks ago

22 Great trout fisheries to try this year

ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE: No matter where you live, there is a fishery to suit your needs The post 22 Great trout fisheries to try this year appeared first on Trout and Salmon.

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General 1 month 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 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 month 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 month 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 month 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 month 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 month 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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