Our unique qualities
Fishery habitat upgrade specialists
Enhancing aquatic environments through targeted investment, margin restoration, and creating vital fish refuge areas.
Practical ecological improvement plans
Developing collaborative, long-term schemes focused on ecosystem management, biodiversity, and water quality resilience.
Angler access and facility upgrades
Installing robust, all-weather pathways and bespoke platforms to significantly improve recreational venue usability.
Can't Afford the Work? We Can Help You Secure Funding.
The Fisheries Improvement Programme (FIP) provides grant funding for projects that enhance fisheries, improve angling facilities, and protect aquatic environments. Funded through fishing licence income and industry contributions, the programme supports projects that deliver lasting benefits for fisheries, anglers, local communities, and the environment. UK Fisheries Water Management provides professional consultancy to help you develop a strong application, maximise your chances of success, and deliver your project from concept through to completion.
Who Can Apply?
The Environment Agency welcomes applications from organisations, including:
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Angling clubs
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Fishery syndicates
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Day-ticket fisheries
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Local authorities
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Environmental charities and NGOs
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Community organisations involved in fisheries or angling
Fish habitat improvements
Restore and enhance fish habitats through river restoration, spawning gravel installation, in-stream habitat creation, wetland improvements, and other ecological enhancement works.
How we help
Applying for grant funding can be complex. UK Fisheries Water Management provide practical, end-to-end support to give your application the best possible chance of approval.
01. Project assessment
We visit your site, assess opportunities, and identify projects that meet FIP funding objectives.
02. Project design
We develop practical, cost-effective improvement schemes tailored to your fishery and funding criteria.
03. Grant application
We prepare the technical information, supporting evidence, project plans, and justification required for a strong application.
04. Cost planning
We produce realistic budgets, specifications, and project schedules to support funding approval.
05. Regulatory guidance
We advise on permissions, environmental regulations, and compliance requirements to help your project progress smoothly.
Angling access & facilities
Improve access with fishing platforms, accessible pathways, parking, bankside improvements, signage, and other facilities that encourage participation.
Fish stock & fishery management
Support projects including fish stocking, biosecurity improvements, fish rescue infrastructure, invasive species management, and measures that improve fish welfare.
Environmental improvements
Funding may also support bank stabilisation, erosion control, water quality improvements, natural flood management, and wider catchment enhancement projects.
Funded through fishing licence income
The programme reinvests income from fishing licence fees and industry funding directly back into improving fisheries across England.
