Fishing Rod Licence

details of fishing rod licences and how to purchase one

IMPORTANT WARNING:

Beware Buying your Fishing Rod Licences from here

Who needs a fishing rod licence?

Any angler aged 12 years or over, fishing for salmon, trout, freshwater fish or eels in England (except the River Tweed), Wales or the Border Esk and its tributaries in Scotland must have an Environment Agency rod licence.

How long is a fishing rod licence valid for?

Rod licences are valid for 1 day, 8 days and 12 months depending when it is bought.
A Full Season rod licence is valid for 12 months from 1st April to 31st March.
A 1 day rod licence is valid for 24 consecutive hours
An 8 day rod licence is valid for 192 consecutive hours from the start time and date

How to purchase your rod licence.

Rod licences are available from Post Office outlets throughout England and Wales, online, by direct debit and over the telephone on 0844 800 5386. The phone line is open from 8.30am to 8.00pm daily from March to September and 8.30am to 6.00pm from October to February.

How much does a fishing rod licence cost?

Prices for 2011/12 Rod Licences - valid from 1st April 2011 to 31st March 2012

Category	Non-migratory trout, char, freshwater (coarse) fish and eels	Salmon and migratory (sea) trout AND non-migratory trout, char, freshwater (coarse) fish and eels
Full season expires 31st March 2011	£27	£72

Junior Concession	£5	£5

Senior Concession	£18	£48

8 Day	£10	£23

1 Day	£3.75	£8

A salmon and sea trout licence covers you to fish for non-migratory trout and coarse fish as well. Failure to have a licence is an offence. Remember, if you are fishing with 3 or 4 rods then you will need to purchase a second licence.

Please visit www.environment-agency.gov.uk for price verification

Concessionary licences
junior concession is available to anglers aged 16 years or under senior concession is available to anglers aged 65 years and over disabled concession is available to anglers in receipt of a Blue Badge or Disability Living Allowance. You will need to provide your Blue Badge Number or National Insurance Number when buying your licence
Important information
Full and concessionary rod licences expire on 31 March each year 1 day rod licence is valid for 24 consecutive hours 8 day rod licence is valid for 192 consecutive hours from the start time and date Anglers under the age of 12 do not need a rod licence to go fishing BUT I received this question from a viewer to my site! Q. My 6 year old wants to go fishing, Will I need a rod licence to take him and teach him. A. Thanks for your email. A very good question. I have made enquiries with the Environment Agency regards this and the answer is as follows. Quote: "Your son does not need to have a rod licence as he is under 12 years old. If your holding the rod, even if your holding the rod with your son, and the line goes into the water then technically you are fishing and need a rod licence". I'm sorry, but it looks like you need to buy a licence or maybe get another angler with a licence to teach him. Personally I think this is a ridiculous law and should be revised. jim (webmaster) more questions and answers here Fishing Questions
Be warned! If you fish without a rod licence you are cheating other anglers, it is an offence to fish for freshwater fish and eels without a valid rod licence and if you are caught you may be fined up to £2,500. The money raised through rod licence sales is invested directly in fisheries work that benefits all anglers Click to buy your fishing rod licence online www.environment-agency.gov.uk and for rod licence price verification

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