Reference · Fees
Rod fishing licence fees in England and Wales
An adult 12-month licence costs GBP 36.80 for trout and coarse fishing with up to two rods, or GBP 93.10 for salmon and sea trout. Short licences and annual concessions have separate rates.
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Three full-price licence choices. The table also lists short permits and concessions.
Compare duration for the same fish
An eight-day trout and coarse licence costs GBP 14.70 and a 12-month licence in the same two-rod category costs GBP 36.80 at the standard adult rate. For salmon and sea trout, those two fees are GBP 30.50 and GBP 93.10. Both short durations are available at the standard rates only. Source 1
The three-rod option is annual
The standard 12-month trout and coarse fee rises by GBP 18.50 when the licence covers up to three rods. The purchase schedule has no one-day or eight-day three-rod option. It lets anglers purchase a licence up to 30 days before the start date. Source 1
Who qualifies for a reduced annual price
The reduced 12-month column applies at age 66 or over and for eligible disabled applicants. Disability routes include qualifying for a Blue Badge, receiving Personal Independence Payment or receiving Disability Living Allowance. Children aged 13 to 16 need the free junior licence. Children under 13 do not need a licence. Source 1 Source 2
Permission to use the water is separate
The licence applies to specified rod and line fishing including on private waters in England and Wales. The fishery or landowner’s permission is also needed, usually through a fishing permit. National and local fishing byelaws govern matters such as where and when people can fish. Source 2