Latest News From Wildfish

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 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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Southern Water’s Drought Plan is “defective”, says WildFish

Southern Water has proposed its draft Drought Plan 2027-2032, which outlines how the company plans to deal with a future drough...
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Wiltshire Council: no Environmental Impact Assessment ‘screening’ undertaken for intensive Avon Salmon Farm

WildFish is disappointed that Wiltshire Council did not undertake an Environmental Impact Assessment “Screening” for a new inte...
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Built for a different era? Why were river barriers created, and do we still need them?

We have looked at how barriers harm fish,  blocking migrations, degrading water quality and fragmenting habitats that once stre...
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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