Since 1994
The Voice of European Anglers
Advocating for Our Fish, Our Waters, and Our Passion. For Today's and Future Anglers.
Our Mission & Vision
About EAA
The EAA stands up for anglers across Europe
With strong alliances and science-backed action, we promote sustainable fishing, fair access to waters, and responsible angling for all.
Together, we keep recreational angling alive – today and for the next generation.
Advocacy
Through advocacy, education and scientific collaboration, EAA promotes sustainable angling, healthy aquatic environments, and fair access to fishing waters and fish contingents.
Listed below is a selection of our key topics.
POSITIONS & RESOLUTIONS
Shaping policy through knowledge and colloboration
The EAA ensures that policies affecting recreational fisheries are based on sound knowledge and shared priorities. We engage with scientists, experts and stakeholders to create well-founded position papers that support our advocacy at European and national levels.
News
Latest EAA updates
Baltic Sea fishing opportunities for 2027: 18 MEPs call for lasting fish recovery
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Swedish EAA member sends sour herring to Finland’s Prime Minister ahead of discussions on Baltic fishing quota
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European Parliament resolution on the Common Fisheries Policy leaves marine recreational fishers out of the picture
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Introducing EAA’s new member from France: the Fédération Nationale de la Pêche en Franche (FNPF)
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New Living Rivers Europe briefing paper on the EU Water Initiative
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FISH species in Europe
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YEARS of science-based advocacy
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INITIATIVES driving sustainable angling