Help and support Rod fishing licence

The decision, made by the Environment Agency (EA), follows a decline in over-the-counter sales over the last decade. Licences sold through our branches now only account for a small percentage of sales, with many customers already choosing to buy their licences digitally. The Environment Agency intends to reinvest any savings back into the fisheries service.

From January 2023 you can buy your licence in two ways:

• Buy a rod fishing licence online via the government website
• Or call the Environment Agency on 0344 800 5386 (Monday to Friday 8am – 6pm)

Licences bought through Post Office will be valid until their expiry date.

If you have any queries about this change, please contact the Environment Agency directly:

• Email enquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk
• Or call 03708 506 506 (Monday to Friday 8am – 6pm)

If you can’t get online to buy your rod fishing licence, you can call the Environment Agency’s telesales service from a land line.

Call 0344 800 5386 (Monday to Friday, 8am – 6pm, except public holidays)

You can buy a fishing licence online via the Environment Agency’s digitally assisted journey. A trained customer contact centre employee will take you through purchasing a rod fishing licence using your own laptop, notepad or phone. Please call 03708 506 506 to access this support.

Yes. If you bought your rod fishing licence from the Post Office it will remain valid until its expiry date.

For further information please visit either:

• Environment Agency GOV.UK
• Angling Trust