Buy a rod fishing licence
Buy a rod fishing licence for England and Wales
You can buy a 1-day, 8-day or 12-month licence online for yourself or someone else.
You can buy a licence up to 30 days before you want it to start.
Fees
There are no discounted prices for a 1-day or an 8-day licence.
| Licence type | Trout and coarse (up to 2 rods) | Trout and coarse (up to 3 rods) | Salmon and sea trout |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-day | £7.30 | Not available | £13.50 |
| 8-day | £14.70 | Not available | £30.50 |
| 12-month | £36.80 | £55.30 | £93.10 |
| 12-month - (66 or over or disabled) | £24.50 | £36.80 | £62.00 |
| 12-month - junior (13 to 16 years old) | Free | Free | Free |
You need different permissions or licences to fish in most of Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Eligibility for disabled licences
You can get a 12-month disabled licence if one of the following applies:
- you have a Blue Badge
- you get Personal Independence Payment (any rate)
- you get Disability Living Allowance
Give your Blue Badge or National Insurance number (or child reference number if you’re under 16) when you apply.
Get a licence online
You can get an adult or junior licence online. Junior licences for children aged 13 to 16 are free.
You’ll need:
- a debit or credit card
- your Blue Badge or National Insurance number, if you have a disability and you’re applying for a 12-month licence
- the other person’s details (such as date of birth), if you’re buying for someone else
This service is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg).
Other ways to get a licence
You can also get an adult or junior licence by calling the Environment Agency.
Environment Agency fishing licence service
Telephone: 0344 800 5386
Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm (except public holidays)
Find out about call charges
If you have not received your licence
Licences sent by post should arrive within 10 working days. Licences sent by email or text message usually arrive within one hour.
Contact the Environment Agency if you have not received your licence.
Environment Agency
enquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk
Telephone: 03708 506 506
Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm (except public holidays)
Find out about call charges