Licence

Fishing Licence (Northern Ireland)

You need a licence to fish for salmon, eels or freshwater fish in Northern Ireland

Apply for this licence

on Angling licences and permits Northern Ireland

If you fish for salmon, eels or freshwater fish in Northern Ireland you must have a licence from the right agency. These are:

• Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA)
• Loughs Agency of the Foyle, Carlingford

The agency you need to contact will depend on where you want to fish.

You must also have a permit from the fishery owner.

You must comply with any terms and conditions attached to a licence and permit.