Buy your rod licence now
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.
We do not issue online licences to eligible disabled or senior citizen (65 years and over) concessions at present. These can be purchased from Post Offices in England and Wales.
Money from the sale of licences helps to fund our work managing fisheries. If you are caught fishing without one, you are cheating other anglers and could be fined up to £2,500.
Prices for 2008/09 - valid from 1 April 2008- 31 March 2009
| Category |
Non-Migratory Trout and Coarse |
Salmon and Sea Trout* |
| Full Season (expire on 31st March 2009) |
£25.00 |
£68.00 |
| Junior (12-16 years) |
£5.00 |
£5.00 |
| 8 Day |
£9.00 |
£22.00 |
| 1 Day |
£3.50 |
£7.50 |
* Salmon and sea trout licence covers non-migratory trout and coarse fish as well.
Remember, if you're coarse fishing with 3 or 4 rods, you need 2 licences.
These licences are also available from The Telesales Service on 0844 800 5386, or from any Post Office in England and Wales.
What other types of licence are available?
- Concessionary licences for Blue Badge holders and people in receipt of Disability Living Allowance
- Concessionary licences for people aged 65 or over
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)
