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Rod fishing licence
Apply for your rod fishing licence online
Apply for your Rod Fishing Licence at the Post Office
3 ways to buy your licence quickly and easily, and prices for 2011/12 are staying the same!
- selecting the ‘buy a licence’ tab above and apply online
- visiting one of our selected Post Office® branches
- calling 0844 800 5386* and apply for your licence over the phone
*Calls may be recorded and monitored for training and compliance purposes.
The new 2011/12 season's rod fishing licence is now available to buy. If you wish to apply or renew an annual licence or purchase short term licences which will be valid from the 1st April 2011, you can do so easily through the Post Office.
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.
Prices for 2011/12 Rod Fishing Licences – Valid from 1 April 2011 to 31 March 2012
| Non-Migratory Trout & Coarse | Salmon & Sea Trout | |
|---|---|---|
| Full | £27.00 | £72.00 |
| Senior Concession | £18.00 | £48.00 |
| Disabled Concession | £18.00 | £48.00 |
| Junior Concession | £5.00 | £5.00 |
| 8-Day Licence | £10.00 | £23.00 |
| 1-Day Licence | £3.75 | £8.00 |
A salmon and sea trout licence covers you to fish for non-migratory trout and coarse fish as well.
If you're fishing for coarse fish with 3 or 4 rods then you'll need to purchase a second licence.
For more information please read our Terms and Conditions.
Concessions are provided to the following types of anglers:
- 65 and over
- in receipt of a Blue Badge or Disability Living Allowance. You'll need to provide your Blue Badge Number or National Insurance number when purchasing your licence
- 12-16 years old inclusive are eligible to a junior concession. Anglers under the age of 12 do not need a rod fishing licence
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
It is an offence to fish for salmon, sea trout, freshwater fish and eels without a valid rod licence, if you're found fishing without the correct licence you may be fined up to £2,500.
Note: Always carry your receipt or rod licence with you when fishing.
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Apply for either a 1 day or an 8 day licence
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The Angling Trust is a new organisation representing the interests of all game, coarse and sea anglers and angling in England
The new 2011/12 season's Rod Fishing Licence is available to buy ....... and prices have been frozen
