Our Waters Re-open Weds 13th May
After updated guidance from the Government and the Angling Trust - we are happy to announce that Salford Friendly Anglers waters will re-open for fishing on Wednesday 13th May 2020 The committee would like to thank our members for their observance of the governments recent no fishing lock-down guidance. These are terrible times, a number of club members have lost family members and our hearts go out to you. Many of our members due to their age and underlying health conditions are in high risk categories and will continue to self isolate for the foreseeable future. … read more.......
Next Meeting
Sorry to say that our meetings for the foreseeable future are cancelled for obvious reasons :( The club do however intend to run a number of fishing matches over the next few months … read more
The Friendly Anglers Fund
THE FRIENDLY ANGLERS FUND – Creating A Lasting Legacy For Angling. Since the constitution of The Salford Friendly Anglers Society changed in 2009 to enable free membership, our club has grown … read more.....
Run For Fish
The club is busy fundraising for The Friendly Anglers Fund A number of us (5 so far) have decided to run a half marathon on the 17th November that is being organised by Radcliffe Athletics Club - The 13 Arches Half Marathon - this is one of the "warm up events" that our Run For Fish team will be taking part in before the next Manchester Marathon in April 2020. Each runner intends to raise at least £100 at this event - if you would like to join us - get fit - take part in an event - and … ....read more
Restocking Fund
UPDATE 21st February 2019 - MANY MANY THANKS - TO OUR WONDERFUL AND GENEROUS MEMBERS - WE HAVE ACHIEVED OUR TARGET !! - A full break down of how this money is going to be used to improve the fishing … read more......
Fishing In Urban Manchester – Its Awesome
Our fishing club is free to join - with the aim of inspiring people to take up angling, and to take an interest in the rejuvenation of our local waterways. No need to blather on with lots of words … read more.....
Our History
As a result of the passing of the Friendly Societies Act in 1817 a group of like minded anglers in Salford, Lancashire decided to institute a Friendly Society for the benefit of local anglers. Salford Friendly Anglers was instituted on 2nd April 1817. As well as offering fishing on the … .......continue reading
Fishing Season and Closed Season North West England
Here is the definitive guide to when you can and can't fish in the North West England (please click
River Irwell Polluted Yet Again
It’s happening again, and again and again. The Irwell – must still be one of the most frequently polluted rivers in the UK – it’s a testament to the resilience of nature that anything can survive what we humans can throw at/in it. This week, we have seen the river turn white, green and now […]
Great News For The River Irwell
Great News For The River Irwell Earlier this year we were informed that United Utilities are going to be spending £450million plus between 2021 and 2025 on improvements to the waste water network and Cheshire…. This on its own was great news – as money was being spent in Bolton to reduce the frequency and […]
Salford Quays Night Fishing Now Banned
The club are very sad to report that we have been in recent dialogue with Salford Council regarding anglers anti social behaviour whilst night fishing at Salford Quays. Anglers making loud noise in the middle of the night, using the bushes as toilets in full view of residents etc has resulted in a number of […]
Ian Hayes Retires
We don’t know whether to be happy or sad to hear the news that our local Environment Agency Fisheries Officer has taken early retirement. Sad to hear that there will no longer be a calming, steady reliable, knowledgeable and helpful voice responding to our panicked calls when something is going wrong. Sad to hear that […]
Happy 100th Birthday (Mr Salford Quays) Ben Wallsworth
Happy 100th Birthday to Ben Wallsworth, Salford born and bred. Born on this day in Ordsall in 1920. As a 20-year old soldier at the start of the 2nd World War, he was with the British Army at the evacuation from Dunkirk. He helped knock out a German machine gun and then refused to […]
River Irwell Social Evening
EVENT CANCELLED – WEATHER FORECAST IS SHOCKING LATER THIS AFTERNOON A bit short notice but who cares. This Sunday evening the 22nd September – we will be holding a “social fish in” on the River Irwell at Agecroft in Salford. Parking at Whitewater Drive Salford, M7 3AP It’s up to you what you do […]
Old River Match Result 14th Sept 2019
We held another match on the Old River in Irlam today Only a few anglers found the fish 1st Tony Shep 10lb 5oz – 3 lovely tench 2nd Pete Kay 2lb 5oz – a net of roach and small skimmers We raised £30 for the restocking fund Many thanks to Mike Donigan of Monton Bait […]
Drinkwater Park – A bit of weeding
Like any garden – if left alone for any length of time – the weeds can take over. A lake is no different – and while the club have been spending time and effort combating the blanket weed that has ruined summer sport over the past few years… some of the swims have become a […]
Old River Match Record Broken
We held a match on the Old River Irwell in Irlam this evening to have some fun and raise funds for the Friendly Anglers Fund 1st Chris Fletcher – 16lb 12oz (5 tench) a new match record ! 2nd Gregg Garbett – 6lb 8oz (2 tench plus bits) 3rd Paul Nelson – 6lb (2 tench) […]
River Irwell Carp
We should stop describing Salford angler Kaden McCarthy as “young” and start using the word expert. Kadens latest fish, a 25lb common carp from the lower River Irwell certainly cements his position as one of the best anglers in our club. Check out this River Irwell Carp And for us mere mortals – The Irwell […]
