The Atlantic Salmon Trust is a UK based charity with Atlantic wide interests which champions the wild salmon and sea trout - it does not represent any other interests or body, only the fish themselves. Although called the 'Atlantic Salmon Trust', it is equally concerned with sea trout.

Set up in 1967, the Trust address concerns many people have about the decline of fish stocks, as well as the need for practical research into the problems that have become apparent.

In addition, the Trust aims to:

• Work for the conservation and improvement of wild salmon and sea trout stocks to a level which allows sustainable exploitation
• Support marine and freshwater research
• Give independent research-based advice to governments, international and national authorities and to commercial enterprises
• Co-ordinate activities with other conservation, environmental, fishery, heritage and wildlife agencies and organisations
• Hold and support seminars and workshops to investigate specific issues
• Publish high quality reports and booklets to inform and to educate