Wiadomości Wędkarskie

Wiadomości Wędkarskie (Polish for 'Fishing News') is a Polish monthly magazine dedicated to angling and fishing culture. First published in 1936, it is the oldest Polish periodical devoted to the sport, giving it a long-standing role in the country's recreational fishing community. The magazine covers fishing techniques, equipment, water bodies, regulations, and conservation topics relevant to Polish anglers. According to its Polish Wikipedia entry, the magazine appears in a print run of 70,000 copies and reaches an estimated readership of 225,000 people. This makes it one of the most widely circulated special-interest monthlies in Poland. Its editorial focus is practical and community-oriented, serving both hobbyist and competitive anglers. The publication is associated with the website ww.media.pl, which serves as its online presence. While the homepage content captured in the evidence is dominated by an unrelated blog post about green leasing and ESG, the domain is the official online home of the magazine. The brand operates primarily in Poland and is published in Polish. As a niche but long-established title, Wiadomości Wędkarskie represents a durable product brand in the Polish media market. It has survived major historical upheavals in Poland, including World War II and the post-war period, and continues to be published today. Its longevity and circulation make it a reference point for Polish angling journalism.

Wiadomości Wędkarskie was founded in 1936, making it the oldest Polish periodical dedicated to angling. It was established during the interwar period, a time when recreational fishing was growing in popularity in Poland. The magazine provided a dedicated forum for anglers to exchange knowledge about fishing methods, waters, and equipment. The publication continued through the tumultuous years of World War II and the subsequent communist era in Poland. During the post-war period, it adapted to the centralized publishing system while maintaining its focus on angling. Over the decades, it became a staple for Polish fishing enthusiasts, covering both freshwater and, to a lesser extent, other types of fishing. By the late 20th and early 21st centuries, Wiadomości Wędkarskie had solidified its position as a leading special-interest monthly. According to its Polish Wikipedia entry, it achieved a print run of 70,000 copies and a readership of 225,000. The magazine also developed an online presence at ww.media.pl, extending its reach beyond print. While detailed ownership and editorial history are not provided in the available evidence, the magazine's continuous publication since 1936 underscores its resilience and enduring relevance in Polish angling culture. It remains active as of the latest available information.

• 1936

  Wiadomości Wędkarskie is founded, becoming Poland's first angling magazine.

Poland's oldest and one of the most widely read angling magazines, serving the Polish fishing community with practical and topical content.

• Wiadomości Wędkarskie monthly print edition

  A Polish monthly magazine devoted to angling, published since 1936 with a print run of 70,000 copies.

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2. 2Wiadomości Wędkarskie – Wikidatawikidata.org
3. 3Wiadomości Wędkarskie – Wikipedia (Polish)pl.wikipedia.org