Fish Of The Year Winners 2020
It's been a funny old year - = there appears to be no end to our current Covid ridden state. Getting out on the bank was impossible for part of the year and difficult for the rest of it. That said some notable fish have been caught on the River Irwell, and on our clubs waters. An honourable mention to young anglers Tiger Stamp, Kaden McCarthy and Adam Mack for some great specimens from Drinkwater Park and the River Irwell. However in 2020 the overall winner is DEREK KENYON the captor of this amazing Irwell Grayling. Not the biggest fish - but please remember that the club were … read more.......
Fishing Friends Event Cancelled
SADLY THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO COVID LOCK DOWN. WE WILL RUN FISHING SOCIALS AS SOON AS COVID REGULATIONS ARE RELAXED AGAIN. STAY SAFE ANGLERS !! Having friends is important - … 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
Angling Trust Response To Governments Winter Covid Plan
NEWS Angling Trust’s response to the Government’s Winter Covid Plan 25 November 2020 What it means for angling The Angling Trust has now had an opportunity to consider the government’s comprehensive, 64-page Winter Covid Plan which will introduce a revised three-tier system from Wednesday, December 2nd. Full details can be found here We are pleased that ministers appreciate both […]
Latest Lock Down Fishing Guidance From The Angling Trust
NEWS fish safely, locally and respect the ‘rule of two’ during lockdown 04 November 2020 Fish safely, locally and respect the ‘rule of two’ during lockdown Having now examined the government’s new Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) (No. 4) Regulations the Angling Trust is pleased to be able to offer some initial guidance and interpretation […]
Carry On Fishing
A message from the Angling Trust LOCKDOWN UPDATE – The Angling Trust is pleased that the government has recognised the value of allowing angling and other forms of outdoor recreation to continue – with members of your own household or with one other individual – through next month’s lockdown. It seems that tackle shops will […]
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 […]
