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 … read more.......
Next Meeting
Our next club meeting, Wednesday 19th February 2020.... 7.30pm at the Racecourse Hotel, Littleton Rd, Salford. We have HUGE (good) news about water quality in the Rivers Croal, Irwell, Irk and … 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 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 […]
Engineering Works Drinkwater Park
Large scale engineering works are going to be taking place over the next 8 weeks in Drinkwater Park, as works are undertaken to protect the footings of the footbridge across the River Irwell between Drinkwater Park lake and Agecroft Pond side…. The Forestry Commission are placing large rock boulders around the bridge footings to protect […]
National Angling Strategy 2019-24
Remember when we asked you – our members to take part in a National Angling Survey back in 2018 ? Well now a new National Angling Strategy has been devised which uses the data from this survey and has been put together by Adam Brown – who works for www.substance.net in Manchester (who also happens […]
Restocking Our Waters
We’ve put together a few clips of us restocking our clubs waters…… Enjoy the fishing….. take your children/grandchildren with you – its your duty as an angler and as a good parent Take you litter home with you when you’re finished
More Irwell Heartbreak As Pollution Strikes Again
Yet again…. we are sad to report that there has been another significant pollution incident on the River Irwell just days before the new coarse fishing season starts again on the 16th June. Hundreds of dead fish were seen in the River upstream of Bury – with big wild brown trout to approximately 4lb in […]
Junior Competition Winners 4 & 5
Congratulations to Rachel and Archie – latest winners of rod and reel combos. Its great to see the wonderful pictures of excited youngsters catching great fish which members are sending in. Rachel Holgate and Archie Phythian both win a matching 9ft pellet waggler rod and reel combo for these great fish and fab photos Rachel […]
