Details of UK fishing rod licences and how to purchase one
Buy your fishing rod licence online
www.gov.uk/fishing-licences
www.gov.uk/fishing-licences
| SALMON AND SEA TROUT LICENCE | |
| Licence | |
| 1 Day | £13.50 |
| 8 Day | £30.50 |
| 12 Month | £93.10 |
| 12 Month over 65 or Disabled | £62.00 |
| 12 Month junior 13 to 16 yrs old | Free |
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You must have a rod fishing licence if you're fishing for salmon, trout, freshwater fish, smelt or eel with a rod and line in :
England (except the River Tweed)
Wales
the Border Esk region, including the parts of the river that are in Scotland.
This includes if you are fishing on private land, such as angling club waters or private fishing lakes.
In 2017 the Environment Agency announced changes to fishing rod licences.
A free rod licence for junior anglers aged 13 to 16. You must still apply for a licence.
A rolling rod licence, that lasts for 365 days from the day you buy it.
The chance to buy 1 licence to use 3 rods instead of having to buy 2 licences.
For more information follow free fishing for children
England (except the River Tweed)
Wales
the Border Esk region, including the parts of the river that are in Scotland.
This includes if you are fishing on private land, such as angling club waters or private fishing lakes.
In 2017 the Environment Agency announced changes to fishing rod licences.
A free rod licence for junior anglers aged 13 to 16. You must still apply for a licence.
A rolling rod licence, that lasts for 365 days from the day you buy it.
The chance to buy 1 licence to use 3 rods instead of having to buy 2 licences.
For more information follow free fishing for children
Buying a Fishing Rod Licence
Information on this page is for general guidance only and is subject to change. Use the .gov.uk link above for up to the minute information.
| COARSE AND TROUT LICENCE | ||
| Licence | 2 Rod | 3 Rod |
| 1 Day | £7.30 | not available |
| 8 Day | £14.70 | not available |
| 12 Month | £36.80 | £55.30 |
| 12 Month 66 or over or Disabled | £24.50 | £36.80 |
| 12 Month junior 13 to 16 yrs | Free | Free |
2025
UK Fishing Licence Prices
Prices are subject to change.
Please see .gov.uk website for updates
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Please see .gov.uk website for updates
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2025
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