About Us
WELCOME TO THE SALFORD FRIENDLY ANGLERS SOCIETY The Salford Friendly Anglers Society was instituted on the 2nd of April 1817, and is by some considerable margin the worlds oldest angling society. We would like to invite you to join us via our free membership option, to join what has become the River Irwell and its tributaries largest environmental lobbying group. Our four primary objectives are: 1. To raise the profile, and public awareness of the River Irwell and its tributaries as a leisure facility. 2. To ensure that our local authorities, United Utilities and the Environment … Continue Reading..........
Next Meeting
Our next meeting will be on Weds 20th September 7.30pm at the Sweet Green Pea Tavern, 127 Crook St, Bolton BL3 6DD Guaranteed good time, in a great pub, fishing chat - everyone welcome. General … read more
200 Year Anniversary Challenge
Salford Friendly Anglers Society turns 200 years old on the 2nd April 2017 - to celebrate our bicentenary we will be holding a number of special events and competitions. Our first event is the … read on
River Medlock Water Quality Data
And don't expect any improvements in the phosphate data in the short to mid term timeframe - the EA have decided that water quality
River Roch Water Quality Data
River Irk Water Quality Data
River Irk Water Quality
Remember a few weeks ago, we ran a page called River Irwell Water Quality showing oxygen, ammonia and phosphate levels in the River Irwell - and how … more................
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 Irk Restoration Project
The "Dirty Irk" The river that time forgot - once described as one of the top 5 trout streams in the country and now a shadow of its former … ,,,,,,,,,,,,
Irwell Water Quality
We've been asking for information about water quality on the River Irwell from the EA since 2010. Our initial request was met by a very swift
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
Accuiel, Vitajte, Powitanie, Fogadtatas, Bine Ai Venit, Willkommen, Bienvenido
Welcome to Salford Friendly Anglers Society Please click on the links below for a welcome message in your … More................
News
Restocking The Old River
Over the last 18 months we have been making a big effort to improve the fishing on the Old River … [Read More...]
Update On Recent Reported Pollution Incidents
We have a long, and ever growing dialogue with the Environment Agency regarding the large number of … [Read More...]
Salford Friendly Anglers Rules 1904
These rules printed in 1904 reflect the fact that Salford Friendly Anglers Society had dropped the … [Read More...]
We Have Won £1000 !
Thanks to everyone who voted for Salford Friendly Anglers project in the recent round of funding … [Read More...]
Vote For Fish !
It's voting time again - please click this link to the Salford Council Recycle and Reward … [Read More...]
Christmas Social Fish In – 31st Dec Old River
We will be holding our annual Christmas "fish in" at the Old River in Irlam on Saturday 31st … [Read More...]
Last Day Of The Trout Season 2016
For anyone who is interested - today is the last day of the trout fishing season for this year - … [Read More...]
North West Street Lure Festival 2016 – Result
27 anglers took part - on a sunshine bathed Salford Quays Nearly everyone caught fish - with the … [Read More...]
Salford Quays KHV UPDATE
IMPORTANT UPDATE - THERE ARE NO SIGNS OF KHV AT SALFORD QUAYS - BUT PLEASE CONTINUE TO BE VIGILANT … [Read More...]
Possible KHV at Salford Quays
IMPORTANT UPDATE - THERE ARE NO SIGNS OF KHV AT SALFORD QUAYS - BUT PLEASE CONTINUE TO BE VIGILANT … [Read More...]
