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Replace, update or extend a rod fishing licence

You can contact the Environment Agency:

  • to replace a lost licence
  • to update your details if you’ve changed your name or address
  • to tell us an angler has died
  • if you have questions about 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  

National Customer Contact Centre
PO Box 544
Rotherham
S60 1BY

This guide is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg).

Extend a licence

To change a 1-day or 8-day licence to a 12-month licence, call the Environment Agency no later than 14 days after the licence expiry date. You’ll need to buy a new licence but you’ll get a refund for the first one you bought.

Environment Agency fishing licence service
Telephone: 0344 800 5386
Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm (except public holidays)
Find out about call charges