The Institute of Fisheries Management (IFM) is an international organisation of people sharing a common interest in the modern management of recreational and commercial fisheries.
Created in 1969 in the UK, the IFM is dedicated to the advancement of sustainable fisheries management. The IFM is a non-profit organisation controlled by members and managed by an elected council.
The IFM members are fisheries managers from regulatory and research bodies, fishing and angling organisations, water companies, fish farms and educational institutions. The IFM is represented at many levels within government and conservation bodies. The IFM has branches in the UK and its own training/education system. The IFM organises many events through the year, from national conferences to small branch visits.