Anyone aged 12 years or over who fishes for salmon, trout, freshwater fish or eels in England and Wales is required by law to have an Environment Agency Rod Fishing Licence. Rod licences differ from permits (often referred to as tickets or day tickets) which give permission to fish a particular water or waters and are issued by fishery owners.

Buy online

You can buy Full, Junior, 8-day and 1-day licences from this web site. Just follow the link below. You can also buy a rod licence from any Post Office in England and Wales, or on our telephone sales line: 0870 1662 662. From March to October the telephone line is open 8 am - 8pm every day, and sells all licence types.

Prices in 2007/08

Coarse and trout:

Full                £24.50
Concession    £12.25
Junior            £5.00
8 day             £8.75
1 day             £3.25

Salmon and sea trout:

Full                £66.50
Concession    £33.25
Junior            £33.25
8 day             £21.00
1 day             £7.00

Concessionary licences apply if:

• You are aged 16 or under (Junior)
• You are aged 65 or over
• You have a Blue Badge parking concession

Note: We only sell Junior concession licences online at present. You can buy other concessions from any Post Office in England and Wales, or by ringing 0870 166 2662. 

Which rod licence should I buy?

Rod licences are available from:

1. Every Post Office in England and Wales

2. By telephone on 0870 1662 662

3. Online from this website (for Full, Junior Concessionary, 8-day and 1-day licences only). Click picture link on right

Who needs a licence?

Anyone aged 12 years or over who fishes for salmon, trout, freshwater fish or eels in England, Wales or the Border Esk in Scotland, must have an Environment Agency rod fishing licence.

How much are licences?

Click on the picture on the left hand side to see the categories and prices of this year's licences.

Who qualifies for a concessionary licence?

You are eligible for a concessionary licence if:

1. You are aged 12 to 16 inclusive (Junior)
2. You are aged 65 years or over (Senior)
3. You have a Blue Badge parking concession, or are in receipt of Disability Living Allowance

What counts as proof of eligibility?

Anglers aged 65 or over will need to provide one of the following:

1. Birth certificate
2. Drivers licence
3. Valid passport
4. Medical card

Eligible disabled anglers will need to show their Blue Badge.

If you have any queries relating to the issue of rod fishing licences, you can contact our Fisheries Administration Support Team on 08708 506 506.

Frequently asked questions - online rod licence

What types of licence can I buy online?

You can purchase full, junior concession (12 to 16 year olds), 8 day and 1 day licences for both coarse fish and non-migratory trout and salmon and sea trout categories. Unfortunately, because we need proof of eligibility, we are not currently able to issue senior citizen (65s or over) or eligible disabled concessionary licences on-line.

How much do licences cost for 2007/08?

Coarse and trout:
Full - £24.50, Concession (not available online) £12.25, Junior £5.00, 8day £8.75 and 1 day £3.25.

Salmon and sea trout (covers coarse and trout as well):
Full - £66.50, Concession (not available online) £33.25, Junior £33.25, 8day £21.00 and 1 day £7.00.

Does it cost more to buy a licence online?

No, licences cost the same as at the Post Office.

I have submitted my application, but it has failed. What do I do?

For some people, the settings on the PC will not allow the transaction to be processed. The solution is to go into the "Tools" menu, then "Internet Options" and select the "Privacy" menu. If this is set at high, then the transaction will not take place. Set the privacy option to medium, and the application will work. Don't forget to reset the privacy option after the transaction.

What do I do if I experience difficulties purchasing a licence online?

Check any error messages that may appear and make the necessary corrections. Remember to follow all the instructions carefully. If you get really stuck, or have made a mistake with the application, you can let us know using the e-mail address below, or by telephoning our Fisheries Administration Support Team on 08708 506 506.

How do I know my online purchase has been successful?

At the end of the transaction you will receive a confirmation page with all your rod licence details listed on it. Those who supply an e-mail address will also receive a confirmation e-mail.

If you don’t receive a confirmation page, then your transaction has not been successful and you will need to begin again.

How soon can I fish after I have bought my licence online?

You can fish immediately provided that the start date and time you entered on your application are before the date and time you intend to fish. Note: rod licences cannot be backdated. Your confirmation page and e-mail (if you supplied an e-mail address) will list the valid from date and time.

You do not need to wait for your licence to arrive in the post before you go fishing, but be absolutely certain to have your licence number and proof of identity with you when you fish. 

How many rods does a rod licence entitle me to use?

A rod licence entitles you to fish with up to two rods and line at the same time for coarse fish and eels, but with only one rod and line for trout, sea trout, char and salmon. Always check club rules and local byelaws regarding the rod limit on the water you intend to fish.

Additional licences are required if you fish with more rods, where byelaws and rules permit.

Lost Your Licence? - here's what to do

If you have lost or damaged your rod licence, please send us brief letter explaining what has happened - for example 'it has been destroyed in the washing machine' - and tell us your full name, address, date of birth and if you have it, your licence number.

You will need to include a cheque or postal order for the replacement fee. This should be payable to the 'Environment Agency' for £5 if you have lost a full licence, or £1 for a junior licence.

Please send your letter to:

Fisheries Administration Support Team (FAST)
PO Box 432
Warrington
WA4 1HH

After confirming your details we will send you a replacement licence by post.

Rod licence concessions for Blue Badge holders

Have you got a Blue Badge?
To get a half-price concessionary licence, you need a Blue Badge. You can apply for a Blue Badge from your local authority. You can get one if:

• you receive the higher rate of the mobility component of the Disability Living Allowance
• you receive a War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement
• you use a motor vehicle supplied for disabled people by a Government Health Department
• you are registered blind
• you have a severe disability in both upper limbs, regularly drive a motor vehicle but cannot turn the steering wheel of a motor vehicle by hand even if that wheel is fitted with a turning knob; or you have a permanent and substantial disability which means you are unable to walk or have very considerable difficulty in walking.

How to get your half-price concessionary licence
Just take your Blue Badge to the post office and buy one.

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