Wild Trout Trust
@wildtrouttrust.bsky.social
Experts in enhancing rivers and empowering others to do the same. By improving river habitat for wild brown trout, we protect all kinds of freshwater wildlife. Our charity is active across the UK and Ireland 🐟 www.wildtrout.org
We're excited to join @eastmerciart.bsky.social and @fishtwitcher.bsky.social for two free events:
📌21 Nov, Baumber: Talk on rivers from source to sea, with a focus on chalk streams.
📌28 Nov, Horncastle: Screening of 'Britain's Hidden Fishes' film.
Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/east-merci...
📌21 Nov, Baumber: Talk on rivers from source to sea, with a focus on chalk streams.
📌28 Nov, Horncastle: Screening of 'Britain's Hidden Fishes' film.
Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/east-merci...
November 17, 2025 at 5:23 PM
We're excited to join @eastmerciart.bsky.social and @fishtwitcher.bsky.social for two free events:
📌21 Nov, Baumber: Talk on rivers from source to sea, with a focus on chalk streams.
📌28 Nov, Horncastle: Screening of 'Britain's Hidden Fishes' film.
Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/east-merci...
📌21 Nov, Baumber: Talk on rivers from source to sea, with a focus on chalk streams.
📌28 Nov, Horncastle: Screening of 'Britain's Hidden Fishes' film.
Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/east-merci...
Atlantic salmon have spawned in the upper reaches of the River Ecclesbourne for the first time in over a century! 🐟 As a partner in an ambitious project led by @derbyswildlife.bsky.social, we helped to create 400m of re-meandered channel and reconnect 28km of river: www.wildtrout.org/news/atlanti...
November 13, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Atlantic salmon have spawned in the upper reaches of the River Ecclesbourne for the first time in over a century! 🐟 As a partner in an ambitious project led by @derbyswildlife.bsky.social, we helped to create 400m of re-meandered channel and reconnect 28km of river: www.wildtrout.org/news/atlanti...
Once common in our glacial lakes, the Arctic charr is now increasingly under pressure. We're supporting @freshwaterbio.bsky.social to improve this fish's spawning habitats, especially in the Lake District. Learn more about this special species with this brilliant new short film: youtu.be/tZW7IORRkcc
November 12, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Once common in our glacial lakes, the Arctic charr is now increasingly under pressure. We're supporting @freshwaterbio.bsky.social to improve this fish's spawning habitats, especially in the Lake District. Learn more about this special species with this brilliant new short film: youtu.be/tZW7IORRkcc
Our members basked in the autumn sunshine, as they joined us for a guided walk by the River Ecclesbourne in Derbyshire ☀️ They learned about the habitat, including our ambitious Snake Lane weir removal project. Enjoy events like these by becoming a member today: www.wildtrout.org/content/memb...
November 11, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Our members basked in the autumn sunshine, as they joined us for a guided walk by the River Ecclesbourne in Derbyshire ☀️ They learned about the habitat, including our ambitious Snake Lane weir removal project. Enjoy events like these by becoming a member today: www.wildtrout.org/content/memb...
It was brilliant to speak at the River Arrow & Alne Revival launch event on Saturday! Around 90 community members gathered to celebrate these beautiful rivers. We look forward to supporting the group, as they put our habitat enhancement recommendations into practice 🐟💙
November 10, 2025 at 7:28 PM
It was brilliant to speak at the River Arrow & Alne Revival launch event on Saturday! Around 90 community members gathered to celebrate these beautiful rivers. We look forward to supporting the group, as they put our habitat enhancement recommendations into practice 🐟💙
We had a spotty surprise on a recent visit to Wensleydale in North Yorkshire. While some of the local rivers have dry periods, we wouldn't usually expect to see one without water in the autumn time. Here, Jonny Grey encounters a very tenacious fish 🐟
November 6, 2025 at 7:37 PM
We had a spotty surprise on a recent visit to Wensleydale in North Yorkshire. While some of the local rivers have dry periods, we wouldn't usually expect to see one without water in the autumn time. Here, Jonny Grey encounters a very tenacious fish 🐟
This autumn, we teamed up with the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst to restore 800m of the Wish Stream. Historic modifications had caused dwindling fish numbers, but through bypassing barriers and enhancing habitats, we've rejuvenated this much-loved river: www.wildtrout.org/wttblog/wish...
November 4, 2025 at 8:33 PM
This autumn, we teamed up with the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst to restore 800m of the Wish Stream. Historic modifications had caused dwindling fish numbers, but through bypassing barriers and enhancing habitats, we've rejuvenated this much-loved river: www.wildtrout.org/wttblog/wish...
We set our sights on Warwickshire this month, with a trip to the River Arrow. Having been kindly invited by the River Arrow & Alne Revival conservation group, Ed Noyes identified opportunities for boosting the health of this important freshwater habitat 🐟
October 30, 2025 at 4:04 PM
We set our sights on Warwickshire this month, with a trip to the River Arrow. Having been kindly invited by the River Arrow & Alne Revival conservation group, Ed Noyes identified opportunities for boosting the health of this important freshwater habitat 🐟
The latest report on Atlantic salmon in England and Wales has arrived, and it's a grim read for anyone who is concerned about the future of this fish. Our Director, Shaun Leonard, explores the implications of the 2024 data for both sea trout and salmon: www.wildtrout.org/wttblog/salm...
October 24, 2025 at 9:47 AM
The latest report on Atlantic salmon in England and Wales has arrived, and it's a grim read for anyone who is concerned about the future of this fish. Our Director, Shaun Leonard, explores the implications of the 2024 data for both sea trout and salmon: www.wildtrout.org/wttblog/salm...
When riverbed gravels become compacted with silt, brown trout and other fish can struggle to build the nests (or "redds") needed for laying their eggs. For several years now, we've been tackling this problem on the River Itchen - a beautiful chalk stream in the heart of Hampshire 🧵 1/3
October 22, 2025 at 7:15 PM
When riverbed gravels become compacted with silt, brown trout and other fish can struggle to build the nests (or "redds") needed for laying their eggs. For several years now, we've been tackling this problem on the River Itchen - a beautiful chalk stream in the heart of Hampshire 🧵 1/3
Look out for our Director, Shaun Leonard, at the ColneCAN Conference next week! He'll be giving a talk on beavers in river conservation, and how we're helping to develop methods for managing their impact on migratory fish 🐟
Join us in Rickmansworth on 21 October: www.colnecan.org.uk/index.php/al...
Join us in Rickmansworth on 21 October: www.colnecan.org.uk/index.php/al...
October 13, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Look out for our Director, Shaun Leonard, at the ColneCAN Conference next week! He'll be giving a talk on beavers in river conservation, and how we're helping to develop methods for managing their impact on migratory fish 🐟
Join us in Rickmansworth on 21 October: www.colnecan.org.uk/index.php/al...
Join us in Rickmansworth on 21 October: www.colnecan.org.uk/index.php/al...
Our Chairman, Simon Francis, recently hopped on the Fly Culture Podcast for a good natter with the host (and friend of our charity) Pete Tyjas. Give it a listen, to learn about fishing in the East Lyn and Simon's vision for the future of the Wild Trout Trust 🐟 open.spotify.com/episode/7FUT...
October 10, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Our Chairman, Simon Francis, recently hopped on the Fly Culture Podcast for a good natter with the host (and friend of our charity) Pete Tyjas. Give it a listen, to learn about fishing in the East Lyn and Simon's vision for the future of the Wild Trout Trust 🐟 open.spotify.com/episode/7FUT...
Happy #DamRemovalDay! 🎉 This celebration of free-flowing rivers is a great reminder of the issues that dams, weirs, and sluices can cause for fish. Wild brown trout can be cut off from crucial spawning areas, and those trapped upstream are especially vulnerable to disease and pollution 🧵 1/4
October 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Happy #DamRemovalDay! 🎉 This celebration of free-flowing rivers is a great reminder of the issues that dams, weirs, and sluices can cause for fish. Wild brown trout can be cut off from crucial spawning areas, and those trapped upstream are especially vulnerable to disease and pollution 🧵 1/4
We feel very lucky to meet truly exceptional people like Luke Hussey – a warm, lively, insightful young man who had a boundless love for the natural world. Thanks to the incredible kindness of Luke's loved ones, we're making a difference in his memory: www.wildtrout.org/wttblog/in-m...
October 2, 2025 at 7:10 PM
We feel very lucky to meet truly exceptional people like Luke Hussey – a warm, lively, insightful young man who had a boundless love for the natural world. Thanks to the incredible kindness of Luke's loved ones, we're making a difference in his memory: www.wildtrout.org/wttblog/in-m...
The Hoffer Brook - a small chalk stream in rural Cambridgeshire - has been running worryingly low this summer. A year of unusually dry weather, plus water abstraction for local homes, has left wildlife in a perilous position. Read more in our latest blog: www.wildtrout.org/wttblog/drou...
October 1, 2025 at 7:03 PM
The Hoffer Brook - a small chalk stream in rural Cambridgeshire - has been running worryingly low this summer. A year of unusually dry weather, plus water abstraction for local homes, has left wildlife in a perilous position. Read more in our latest blog: www.wildtrout.org/wttblog/drou...
In a new blog from @freshwaterbio.bsky.social, Simon Johnson (our charity's former Director) examines the declining health of Norfolk's River Wensum. With a precious ecosystem in serious peril, what will it take to save the river... before it's too late? Read more: www.fba.org.uk/fba-voice/th...
September 22, 2025 at 5:33 PM
In a new blog from @freshwaterbio.bsky.social, Simon Johnson (our charity's former Director) examines the declining health of Norfolk's River Wensum. With a precious ecosystem in serious peril, what will it take to save the river... before it's too late? Read more: www.fba.org.uk/fba-voice/th...
We had a great day out with some of our marvellous members this month 💙 This time, we visited Panshanger Park in Hertfordshire for a guided walk along the lovely River Mimram. If you're looking for a welcoming community of trout & river enthusiasts, why not join us? www.wildtrout.org/content/memb...
September 16, 2025 at 6:23 PM
We had a great day out with some of our marvellous members this month 💙 This time, we visited Panshanger Park in Hertfordshire for a guided walk along the lovely River Mimram. If you're looking for a welcoming community of trout & river enthusiasts, why not join us? www.wildtrout.org/content/memb...
Did you know that the UK's pig and poultry industry produces around 10.4 million cubic metres of manure every year? 💩 In our latest blog, we explore what the findings of a new @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social report mean for brown trout and other river wildlife: www.wildtrout.org/wttblog/key-...
September 15, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Did you know that the UK's pig and poultry industry produces around 10.4 million cubic metres of manure every year? 💩 In our latest blog, we explore what the findings of a new @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social report mean for brown trout and other river wildlife: www.wildtrout.org/wttblog/key-...
We’re proud to have signed a new declaration calling for urgent action on the UK's declining insect populations, including:
🌳 Widespread habitat restoration
❌ Stricter limits on pesticide use
🔎 Enhanced ecological monitoring
⚖️ Stronger legal protections
Read more: www.wildtrout.org/news/wild-tr...
🌳 Widespread habitat restoration
❌ Stricter limits on pesticide use
🔎 Enhanced ecological monitoring
⚖️ Stronger legal protections
Read more: www.wildtrout.org/news/wild-tr...
September 12, 2025 at 6:48 PM
We’re proud to have signed a new declaration calling for urgent action on the UK's declining insect populations, including:
🌳 Widespread habitat restoration
❌ Stricter limits on pesticide use
🔎 Enhanced ecological monitoring
⚖️ Stronger legal protections
Read more: www.wildtrout.org/news/wild-tr...
🌳 Widespread habitat restoration
❌ Stricter limits on pesticide use
🔎 Enhanced ecological monitoring
⚖️ Stronger legal protections
Read more: www.wildtrout.org/news/wild-tr...
2024: Just one young brown trout in 30m of river 🐟
2025: Fifteen fantastic fish! 💙
We're delighted to see such progress in Snaizeholme Beck, after our work to improve the wildlife habitat. Learn more in this brilliant blog from @yorkshiredales.org.uk: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/skilled-digg...
2025: Fifteen fantastic fish! 💙
We're delighted to see such progress in Snaizeholme Beck, after our work to improve the wildlife habitat. Learn more in this brilliant blog from @yorkshiredales.org.uk: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/skilled-digg...
September 11, 2025 at 7:03 PM
2024: Just one young brown trout in 30m of river 🐟
2025: Fifteen fantastic fish! 💙
We're delighted to see such progress in Snaizeholme Beck, after our work to improve the wildlife habitat. Learn more in this brilliant blog from @yorkshiredales.org.uk: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/skilled-digg...
2025: Fifteen fantastic fish! 💙
We're delighted to see such progress in Snaizeholme Beck, after our work to improve the wildlife habitat. Learn more in this brilliant blog from @yorkshiredales.org.uk: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/skilled-digg...
There were some big blue skies on our recent visit to Scotland's River Isla 💙 We've been advising on habitat enhancement opportunities in the upper reach, as part of #ProjectDeveron. This 10-year @ast-salmon.bsky.social project focuses on river restoration: atlanticsalmontrust.org/project-deve...
September 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
There were some big blue skies on our recent visit to Scotland's River Isla 💙 We've been advising on habitat enhancement opportunities in the upper reach, as part of #ProjectDeveron. This 10-year @ast-salmon.bsky.social project focuses on river restoration: atlanticsalmontrust.org/project-deve...
We've been back in lovely Cumbria for more habitat assessments this month 🐟 We're advising on the Penrith to Kendal Arc Landscape Recovery Project, this time on the River Sprint. This is a fantastic landscape with lots of potential!
Could we help in your area too? www.wildtrout.org/content/advi...
Could we help in your area too? www.wildtrout.org/content/advi...
August 28, 2025 at 7:01 PM
We've been back in lovely Cumbria for more habitat assessments this month 🐟 We're advising on the Penrith to Kendal Arc Landscape Recovery Project, this time on the River Sprint. This is a fantastic landscape with lots of potential!
Could we help in your area too? www.wildtrout.org/content/advi...
Could we help in your area too? www.wildtrout.org/content/advi...
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A great recce yesterday on River Colne / GUC / wet woodland site at Troy Lake with Matthew Mountain
@gwksouth.bsky.social and @wildtrouttrust.bsky.social
scoping out bank stabilisation works...
#WestHyde #Harefield
@hertscc.bsky.social
@gwksouth.bsky.social and @wildtrouttrust.bsky.social
scoping out bank stabilisation works...
#WestHyde #Harefield
@hertscc.bsky.social
August 27, 2025 at 2:21 PM
A great recce yesterday on River Colne / GUC / wet woodland site at Troy Lake with Matthew Mountain
@gwksouth.bsky.social and @wildtrouttrust.bsky.social
scoping out bank stabilisation works...
#WestHyde #Harefield
@hertscc.bsky.social
@gwksouth.bsky.social and @wildtrouttrust.bsky.social
scoping out bank stabilisation works...
#WestHyde #Harefield
@hertscc.bsky.social
Have you ever seen a bee drinking from a river? 🐝 Rob Mungovan from our team spotted these honey bees grabbing a cooling sip from a Hampshire chalk stream. While they get a lot of their water from nectar, honey bees will top up at rivers and other sources 🧵 1/3
August 26, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Have you ever seen a bee drinking from a river? 🐝 Rob Mungovan from our team spotted these honey bees grabbing a cooling sip from a Hampshire chalk stream. While they get a lot of their water from nectar, honey bees will top up at rivers and other sources 🧵 1/3
Our Trustees gathered in Wiltshire this week, for some strategic planning and a guided walk along the River Nadder. They also took the chance to celebrate the many years that Dr Graham Coley, our outgoing Chair, kindly dedicated to the Trust. Our warmest thanks to Graham for all his guidance! 🐟
August 21, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Our Trustees gathered in Wiltshire this week, for some strategic planning and a guided walk along the River Nadder. They also took the chance to celebrate the many years that Dr Graham Coley, our outgoing Chair, kindly dedicated to the Trust. Our warmest thanks to Graham for all his guidance! 🐟