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Buy a fishing rod licence
Anyone over the age of 12 fishing in fresh waters must have a valid rod licence. You can buy these online at the Environment Agency website.
Overview
If you are caught fishing without a licence you could be fined up to £2,500.
You can buy the following licences online:
- full licences
- junior licences (12 to 16 year olds)
- eight day licences
- one day licences
Whichever licence you choose, it will cover fishing for coarse fish and non-migratory trout only, or include migratory salmon and sea trout. You can also buy these licences by calling 0870 1662 662.
How to use this service
For payment information and details of how to buy a fishing rod licence follow the link below.
This service is for England and Wales only.
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