UK Fishing News

General 4 months 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 4 months 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 4 months 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 4 months 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 4 months 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 4 months 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 4 months 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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