About Us
Making angling more accessible, more connected, and more sustainable across rivers, lochs, and coastal waters.
Fish Around the Forth is a not-for-profit, asset-locked Community Interest Company built to support fisheries, anglers, and the wider water-based community. Every decision we make is guided by one principle: long-term benefit to aquatic environments, fish stocks, and the people who depend on them.
We are steered by a committee spanning governance, protection, enforcement, marketing, and conservation. We are a proud member of Social Enterprise Scotland, part of the People and Planet First network, and a member of the Good Market community.
Our Purpose
Fish Around the Forth is a digital platform designed to bring together fisheries, clubs, and independent beats across rivers, lochs, and coastal environments into one place — allowing anglers to discover, book, and access fishing opportunities with ease.
At the same time, we provide tools that support better oversight, compliance, and data-led decision making for those managing these environments. This is not just about convenience. It is about building a system that works for everyone involved in the future of angling.
Built for the Water Community
Developed to reflect the real needs of those working on the ground.
Anglers
Clarity, accessibility, and confidence when discovering and planning where to fish.
Fisheries & Clubs
Simple, effective ways to manage permits, access, and communication with anglers.
Bailiffs & Managers
Better visibility and verification tools to support compliance and protection of waters.
One platform connecting all three — creating a more transparent and efficient system across freshwater and coastal environments.
Reinvestment, Not Profit
As a Community Interest Company, any surplus is reinvested directly back into:
Platform & Experience
Continuously improving the tools and experience for all users.
Fisheries
Supporting access providers and the communities around them.
Conservation
Initiatives across rivers, lochs, and coastal waters.
Education & Access
Community engagement and removing barriers to participation.
Supporting Conservation and the Blue Economy
Healthy fisheries depend on healthy aquatic ecosystems. By improving access, compliance, and data collection, Fish Around the Forth contributes to better-informed management across rivers, lochs, and marine environments.
Our work aligns with Scotland's Blue Economy vision, ensuring that activity linked to angling is balanced with environmental protection, community benefit, and long-term sustainability.
"Protecting fish stocks and habitats for future generations."
Looking Forward
Fish Around the Forth is the foundation for a wider vision — a scalable model that can support access and management across multiple water environments and river districts throughout the UK. The goal: a consistent, high-quality platform that benefits local communities while strengthening the future of angling nationwide.
A Shared Resource
This platform belongs to the community. Built for the benefit of anglers, fisheries, and the environments we all depend on. Its success will always be measured not just in usage, but in the positive impact it has on waters, wildlife, and people.