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Follow national and local rules (byelaws) when freshwater fishing with a rod and line in England and Wales
You must follow national and local rules (byelaws) when freshwater fishing…
‘Close seasons’ are seasons when you cannot fish for some types of fish on…
You’re only allowed to keep a certain amount of the fish you catch. These…
There are rules on how many rods you can use at a time, and the types of…
How to import or move fish for human consumption to the UK.
Apply for the Registered Traveller service to get through UK border control faster and without filling in a landing card
The Registered Traveller service can help you get through the UK border…
To apply for Registered Traveller membership, you must be 18 or older and…
You can use the service at the following airports: Birmingham Bristol…
Before you apply, check you’re eligible. Apply online for Registered…
It costs £50 to renew your Registered Traveller membership for another…
You can apply to add your children to your Registered Traveller membership…
Use the Fish Export Service to create a UK catch certificate for fish and shellfish caught by UK flagged vessels for export.
You'll need to give prior notification before you land fish directly from your UK flagged vessel in an EU designated port.
How to apply for an accommodation licence for a structure on the River Thames, the licensing requirements, and licence fees.
Guidance on the technical conservation and landing obligation (discard ban) regulations from 2025, including how the rules apply, selling undersize fish, reporting requirements and quota management.
Find out how to import timber and wood material, including the documents, identity checks and plant health inspections required.
Bridge heights and profiles, locks and facilities for boaters on the River Medway.
Find out how to import non-regulated firewood, such as logs and kindling, into England, Scotland and Wales (Great Britain).
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