Purchase your rod licence online 2007-08

Unfortunately this is not available for disabled-anglers as proof of eligibility is required

Anyone over the age of 12 fishing in freshwaters in England or Wales must have a valid Environment Agency Rod Licence.

Money from the sale of licences helps to fund managing fisheries. If you are caught fishing without one, you are cheating other anglers and could be fined up to £2,500.

2007/08 Prices

  • full licences
  • junior licences (12 to 16 year olds)
  • 8-day licences
  • 1-day licences

In each case you can buy a licence to fish for coarse fish and non-migratory trout only, or to include migratory salmon and sea trout. These licences are also available tel: 0870 1662 662

What other types of licence are available?

  • Concessionary licences for Blue Badge holders and people in receipt of Disability Living Allowance £12 25.
  • Concessionary licences for people aged 65 or over
  • Welsh/English bilingual licences

Post Offices sell all types of rod licence and those in Wales issue bilingual licences.

How much does it cost? (including 25p surcharge)

 

Online prices 2007/08 - valid from 01 April 2006 to 31 March 2007 (on sale online from 1 March 2007)

Category

Non-Migratory Trout and Coarse

Salmon and Sea Trout

Full Season (expire on 31st March 2005)

£24.50

£66.50

Junior

£5.00

£33.25

8 Day

£8.75

£21.00

1 Day

£3.25

£7.00


Important notice

  • Children under 12 years of age do not require a rod fishing licence
  • Full and Concessionary rod licences expire on 31st March
  • Failure to provide a valid Environment Agency rod licence could result in prosecution (maximum fine £2,500)