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£730,000 Fund to Support Fishing (England)
Angling clubs, non-government organisations and local authorities, as well as commercial fisheries and other community organisations can apply for a share of £730,000 in funding to support fishing in England.
The funding is made available through the Environment Agency’s Fisheries Improvement Programme, which reinvests fishing licence income back into projects that aim to improve habitat and facilities for anglers in rivers, canals and stillwaters.
This latest round is seeking ideas that:
- create sustainable habitats and passage for coarse fish, trout and eels
- enhance angling access by providing pegs and pathways for rivers and stillwaters
- improve facilities and access for less able-bodied anglers
- provide support for prolonged dry weather and/or climate impacts
- improve fisheries management
The closing date for applications is the 6th February 2026.
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17th December 2025