Fishing Licence

If you are going to go 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. Even on day ticket waters a fishing licence is required. The annual cost of a fishing licence is £26.00 and expires on the 31 March each year. There are a few ways to buy a fishing licence, online (click here), at any post office or over the telephone.

A fishing licence covers up to 2 rods and line, so if you are fishing a 3 rod specialist rig setup you will need to purchase 2 licences.

Concession for Junior's (12 to 16 years old) and Senior (65 years or older) & Disabled (holder of a Blue Badge or Disability allowance) are available. Children under the age of 12 do not need a licence.

1-day and 8-day tickets are available for people on holiday.

The Environment Agency have lots of interesting articles and if you want to see a video showing where your money goes then (click here).

Remember your licence pays for you to go fishing, today, tomorrow and for the future development of our wonderful sport.