It is the law in England that any angler over the age of 12 fishing for Salmon, Trout or freshwater fish including Eels MUST have a valid Environment Agency Rod licence.
Having a valid Rod licence is a necessity!
Although some Anglers may resent having to pay a small annual fee to enjoy their sport the majority realise it is the only way to ensure that our Rivers, lakes and other waterways are cared for and maintained!
Although there is some debate as to how much of the licence fee reaches the sport, there is no doubt that it does. The Environment Agency Care for and Maintain our waterways and ensure the survival of our sport. So if you care about your Sport please insure you have a licence.
This year the Environment Agency launched the new look licence. Gone are the old Paper licences that when you carried you were lucky lasted more than a month, to be replaced by a convenient Credit Card licence that fits nicely into your wallet and is totally waterproof. Another bonus of the new Licence is that you can you use the same card each year by just repaying your annual fee. Also the 1-8 day temporary licences now involve just getting a reference number that is all you need to go fishing. The new licence also shows less of your personal details which helps with security in times when identity theft is an ever increasing problem!It Means more money goes into our sport! The main bonus about the new style licence is that means more value for money. by saving on costs by reusing your licence annually the Environment Agency can use the money saved to directly help our sport. That means more fish being stocked,better pollution controls, new Trailways and development projects and many other things we thank the Environment Agency for.
Having a valid Rod licence is a necessity!
Although some Anglers may resent having to pay a small annual fee to enjoy their sport the majority realise it is the only way to ensure that our Rivers, lakes and other waterways are cared for and maintained!
Although there is some debate as to how much of the licence fee reaches the sport, there is no doubt that it does. The Environment Agency Care for and Maintain our waterways and ensure the survival of our sport. So if you care about your Sport please insure you have a licence.
This year the Environment Agency launched the new look licence. Gone are the old Paper licences that when you carried you were lucky lasted more than a month, to be replaced by a convenient Credit Card licence that fits nicely into your wallet and is totally waterproof. Another bonus of the new Licence is that you can you use the same card each year by just repaying your annual fee. Also the 1-8 day temporary licences now involve just getting a reference number that is all you need to go fishing. The new licence also shows less of your personal details which helps with security in times when identity theft is an ever increasing problem!It Means more money goes into our sport! The main bonus about the new style licence is that means more value for money. by saving on costs by reusing your licence annually the Environment Agency can use the money saved to directly help our sport. That means more fish being stocked,better pollution controls, new Trailways and development projects and many other things we thank the Environment Agency for.
You can buy your new licence in the same way from your local Post office or direct over the phone by ringing 0844 800 5386. A full season Adult licence is only £26.00 which i feel is great value but even better news is that a junior full season licence is only £5. There are temporary licences available and concessions. For full information on both Coarse and Game Rod licences or to purchase yours now go to this link Enviroment agency Rod licence
Remember it is an offence to fish without a valid Rod Licence and when caught you can be fined as much as £2,500. Don't risk it, buy yours now!
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