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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

The 2024 WildFish Impact Report highlights a year of progress and meaningful change. This report showcases the tangible results of our efforts, the stories behind our success, and our continued commitment to reversing the decline of wild fish populations.

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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.

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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.

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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 Us

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

Keep up to date with our latest news and views.

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WildFish gets High Court green light for planning challenge

WildFish has been given permission by the High Court to challenge a planning decision for 170 houses which could see an overwhe...
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WildFish Launches Photo Campaign to Oppose Threat from Planning and Infrastructure Bill

WildFish has launched a photo campaign to raise awareness of the threat the Planning and Infrastructure Bill poses to wild fish...
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Mowi’s perfect timing…

In an earlier blog this year (linked here), we wrote about an academic paper published in the Journal of Environmental Manageme...
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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