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"Official Voice for Angling"

The Ulster Angling Federation

​The Ulster Angling Federation serves as the official voice for angling clubs throughout Northern Ireland. Representing the diverse interests of game, coarse, and sea angling across all six counties, our Federation is dedicated to the promotion and development of angling in the region.​​​

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From the Ulster Angling Federation

Join the Journey

Is your angling organization looking to affiliate with a governing body that will offer support, guidance and look to enhance your club look no further than the Ulster Angling Federation (UAF), who are dedicated to promote angling, coaching and conservation across the region!

Safeguarding

The Ulster Angling Federation is dedicated to ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for all participants. As the governing body for angling in Northern Ireland, we recognise our responsibility to maintain a clear and effective safeguarding policy that can be embraced by our diverse community. If you are a club it is very important you are taking safeguarding seriously, for more information see our Safeguarding page by clicking the below button!

Report Poaching

Reporting Poaching

To report poaching in Northern Ireland, you can contact the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) by calling 101 or visiting your local police station. You can also report poaching to Crimestoppers NI on 0800 555 111. 

 

What to include in your report 

  • Provide as much detail as possible

  • Describe the incident as a wildlife crime

  • Include the location, time, and date

  • Describe the suspected poachers

  • Note the registration numbers of any vehicles involved

  • Ask for an incident reference number
     

Other ways to report poaching
 

  • Illegal fishing
     

    Report illegal fishing in Lough Foyle and Carlingford Lough to the Loughs Agency on 028 7134 2100.
     

  • Report illegal fishing in other rivers and loughs to DAERA Inland Fisheries on 0300 200 7860 or 028 3833 9748.
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  • Outside of office hours Call 0800 807 060.

Report Pollution

Reporting Pollution

If there has been pollution or a fish kill, contact the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) pollution hotline. This hotline is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 

Note - email reporting is only checked during office hours.

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What to include in your report 

  • The location of the incident, including a grid reference if possible

  • A description of what happened

  • Your estimate of when the incident occurred

  • Who you think is responsible

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