fishing
Best fishing gifts to buy for friends and family
From books to boots, find the perfect fishing gift for the keen angler in your life
Adam Henson: Our seaside harvests are as important as ever
As an island nation, fishing and our coastal harvests are as culturally and politically important as ever, says the Countryfile presenter.
Podcast: A dreamy day's fishing on a Somerset canal
Join the Plodcast team and angler and writer Kevin Parr for a lazy day fishing on the bank of a canal in episode 7, season 15 of the Countryfile Magazine Plodcast
Salmon guide: identification, spawning, and where to see the salmon run
Salmon were once abundant across Britain, their epic migration a wonder familiar to everyone. But numbers have plunged in recent decades. We explain why salmon are facing challenges from climate change and pollution, how they migrate and jump, and where you can see the salmon run in the UK.
Podcast: A glorious adventure fishing and foraging in Assynt
In the first of a new season of Plodcasts: A Taste of the Countryside, the team head to the wild lochs and coasts of northern Scotland to catch their own supper from the wild
Endangered crayfish released in UK rivers to boost dwindling populations
Bristol Zoological Society has been rearing white-clawed crayfish for release into safe rivers, following threats from the introduction of an invasive American species
Podcast: Tales from a Somerset riverbank part 2
The second part of our adventure exploring the world of angling on two Somerset rivers. With Kevin Parr and plodcast host Fergus Collins in episode 12, season 11 of the Countryfile Magazine Plodcast
Podcast: Tales from the riverbank part 1 - a relaxing day's angling in Somerset
Enjoy a day's fishing, wildlife watching and idle chat with angler and writer Kevin Parr in episode 11, season 11 of the BBC Countryfile Magazine Podcast: the Plodcast
Best fish identification books in 2024
Want to familiarise yourself with the fish that live in Britain's waters? Look no further than our pick of the best fish identification books.
Podcast: Take a boat onto a beautiful loch in Assynt in northern Scotland
Head to the far north of Scotland to explore a remote loch by fishing boat and discover its wildlife in episode 12, season 9 of the BBC Countryfile Magazine podcast
Podcast: A ramble along Derbyshire's River Goyt to talk wildlife, angling and local history
Enjoy a calming and charming walk along the River Goyt in Derbyshire to meet anglers and walkers and discuss local history in episode 7, season 8 of the BBC Countryfile Magazine podcast
Podcast: Fly fishing and natural history in the Peak District
Meet bookseller, angler and naturalist Jim Dixon in his Peak District bookshop to talk about the greatest book on fishing – and natural history – ever written
Podcast: Saving Britain's most beautiful river
The Peak District's River Dove has been blighted by dozens of artificial weirs. Andrew Griffiths talks to local people about what can be done to bring the sparkle back to this famous trout stream
Exploring Britain's most beautiful river: how locals are working to protect the River Dove
Take a stroll along a Peak District river in the company of Andrew Griffiths and meet local people with a passion for protecting their local – and very famous – waterway
Britain's best fishing locations
Sitting and enjoying a peaceful river or lake view is part of the joy of fishing. Whether you are new to the sport or a seasoned professional, here are six of the best places in Britain for fishing.
Interview with comedian Paul Whitehouse
The award-winning comedian talks about the trials and tribulations of fishing, filming and friendship
Fish farming – how hard can it be?
Deep in the Nottinghamshire countryside, the Environment Agency has a very special farm. Here they raise fish – but not for food. These are familiar species such as roach and dace that are used to restock waterways. Alan Henshaw explain why they need to do this
Shooting industry booming, fishing in difficulty
Shooting is an industry "experiencing growth in all levels", according to a newly-published survey. UK fishing, on the other hand, has seen a decline in popularity recently, with many being tempted to fish overseas.
Go trout fishing at Sweethope Loughs, Northumberland
Try your hand at fly-fishing for trout – in a cleverly adapted boat designed for wheelchair users
Small British fishing boats to ask for priority access
A new Manifesto for Fair Fisheries aims to protect the livelihoods of local fishing communities in Britain.