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Our work and news covers a range of topics and issues relevant to the protection of salmon and trout in the UK.

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About us

Wild fish populations are in decline. The number of Atlantic salmon in England fell to their lowest levels on record in 2024. We exist to reverse this trend.

Our Impact

Together, we made real progress in 2025. Every pledge taken, conversation started, and action shared moved us closer to a future where wild salmon populations thrive once more. Read on to discover what your support made possible.

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What we do

Our goal is sustainable wild fish populations. We work to diminish the key threats to wild fish from open-net salmon farming, pollution and over-abstraction. Follow the link to find out more about our aims.

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Our Successes

A charity since 2008, WildFish is committed to the conservation of freshwater fish species and their habitats.

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The Crisis

Wild fish are facing their biggest challenge. Freshwater is in crisis and rivers are dying. The habitat wild fish depend on is being destroyed before our eyes.

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Our Mission

Our mission is to reverse the decline of wild fish populations and their habitats. Our goal is fresh and coastal waters that are clean, healthy and full of life. Follow the link for more on our strategy.

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Our experienced and enthusiastic team is committed to the protection of wild fish and their habitats.

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Support like yours allows our determined campaigning team to fight the destruction caused by open-net salmon farming, pollution and over-abstraction

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News & Insights

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Battling Barriers: An Interview with Friends of the Ems

A rare and globally scarce lowland river fed by underground water, the River Ems chalkstream flows from its source in West Suss...
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“Broken Rivers”: new WildFish report reveals how in-river barriers are driving wild fish decline

WildFish today published a new report about the artificial barriers driving wild fish decline, and the steps we can take to res...
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Planning system ignores salmon farms cumulative risk to wild fish

A new expert report exposes the cumulative threat posed by Scottish salmon farms currently being ignored by local authorities -...
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Testimonials

“Freshwater fish are the underdogs of British fauna. Out of sight and out of mind, they face a plethora of challenges. We need voices speaking up for them and WildFish is a shining example of this.”

Jack Perks Wildlife filmmaker and photographer