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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

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WildFish considers fighting on as legal challenge to the approval of sewage conditions is dismissed by High Court

WildFish is considering whether it will appeal a decision by the High Court to dismiss its claim against Buckinghamshire Counci...
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Salmon, Soy and the Amazon: COP30 highlights the global impacts of Scottish salmon farming

It’s that time of the year again, where world leaders dust off their suitcases and assemble a small army of private jets to fly...
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Scotland’s Great Salmon Escape: A Continued Crisis

Mass escapes of Scottish farmed salmon into our rivers are a frequent occurrence, impacting the health of our wild populations....
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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