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
Anglers to the EU Commissioner: Don’t compromise on the Water Framework Directive
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European Parliament’s PECH Committee adopts their INI report on the Baltic Sea Multiannual Plan (MAP): a step forward for recovery and sustainable fisheries in the Baltic region
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EAA member DAFV (DE) underlines angling tourism potential at REISEN & CARAVANING Hamburg 2026 trade fair
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The first 2026 edition of the RecFishing Forum newsletter is out!
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EAA member Angling Trust (UK) participated at the World Recreational Fishing Conference 2026 in South Africa
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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