Mission & Vision

The European Anglers Alliance (EAA) is a pan-European, non-profit association giving recreational anglers a strong and united voice at EU level. Founded in 1994 and based in Brussels, EAA brings together national angling organisations from across Europe and represents more than 25 million anglers. Through advocacy and expert engagement, EAA works to shape EU policies affecting recreational angling, fish populations, and aquatic environments.

Over the years, EAA has evolved from an informal network into a proactive, expert-driven organisation with recognised expertise and an established engagement in EU advisory bodies, the European Commission, the European Parliament, and European NGO networks. Its permanent presence in Brussels has positioned EAA as a credible and influential actor, delivering tangible progress on key files such as cormorant management, the Nature Restoration Law, the EU Fishing App, and the reform of the Common Fisheries Policy.

MISSION & VISION

Mission
Protecting fish, waters, and the future of recreational angling in Europe

Vision
Healthy waters and thriving fish, supported by sustainable and responsible angling across Europe

OBJECTIVES

The EAA is guided by the following objectives:

  1. Unite Europe’s angling community by coordinating strong national and international alliances.

  2. Protect fish, habitats, and waters through ecologically sustainable and responsible fisheries and angling.

  3. Support and strengthen national angling organisations via long-term partnerships across Europe.

  4. Protect the rights of anglers and affiliated organisations within national and European legal frameworks.

  5. Conduct and support research on fish populations, aquatic ecosystems, and best practices for sustainable angling.

  6. Represent members’ interests through coordinated advocacy and joint action on key policy issues.

  7. Encourage ethical angling and responsible catch, retention, and release practices, supported by scientific research.

  8. Raise awareness of socio-economic value of angling and its role in conservation and environmental stewardship.

  9. Safeguard and expand access to all angling waters, including coastal and marine environments.

  10. Anticipate future challenges facing recreational fishing and work proactively to address them.

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