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Fishing Rod Licence
details of fishing rod licences and how to
purchase one
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Who needs a fishing rod licence? |
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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. |
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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 |
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How to purchase your rod licence. |
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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. |
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How much does a fishing rod
licence cost? |
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Prices for 2009/10
Rod Licences - valid from 1st April 2009 to 31st March 2010 |
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Category |
Non-migratory
trout, char, freshwater fish (coarse fish) and eels |
Salmon and migratory trout (sea
trout)., non-migratory trout, char, freshwater fish (coarse
fish) and eels |
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Full season
expires 31st March 2011 |
£27.00 |
£72.00 |
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Junior Concession |
£5.00 |
£5.00 |
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| Senior Concession |
£18.00 |
£48.00 |
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| Disabled Concession |
£17.25 |
£46.50 |
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| 8 Day |
£10.00 |
£23.00 |
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| 1 Day |
£3.50 |
£7.75 |
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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. |
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Please visit
 www.environment-agency.gov.uk for
price verification |
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Concessionary licences |
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junior concession is
available to anglers aged 16 years or under
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senior concession is
available to anglers aged 65 years and over
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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
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Important information |
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Full and concessionary rod licences
expire on 31 March each year
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1 day rod licence is valid for 24 consecutive
hours
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8 day rod licence is valid for 192 consecutive
hours from the start time and date
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Anglers under the age of 12 do not
need a rod licence to go fishing BUT
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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 to teach him.
Personally I think this is a ridiculous law and should be revised.
jim (webmaster)
more questions and answers here
Fishing Questions
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Be warned! |
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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 |
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Click to buy your fishing
rod licence online
www.environment-agency.gov.uk and for
rod licence price verification |
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