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Environment Agency - 25 million GBP boost for anglers thanks to record rod licence sales
Angling becoming more popular every year
The Environment Agency today announced that another 25 million GBP from anglers’ licences will be ploughed back into improving fisheries this year.
Last year sales of rod licences broke records and similar sales are expected in 2010. All money raised by rod licence sales goes straight back into the sport. This enables the Environment Agency to carry out work such as habitat improvement, monitoring of fish stocks, restocking and fish rescues – vital when angling is becoming more popular every year. Licence funds are also used to help people take up fishing.
Anglers fishing in England and Wales must hold a valid rod licence. The new licence year starts on April 1, and rod licences for the 2010/11 season are available now. The attractive credit card-style licences show pictures by celebrated Wales-based wildlife artist David Miller, and this year feature either a barbel or a sea trout.
Prices for the 2010/11 rod licences are:
| 20/11 | Coarse and trout | Salmon and sea trout |
|---|---|---|
| Full | 27.00 GBP | 72.00 GBP |
| Concession | 18.00 GBP | 48.00 GBP |
| Junior | 5.00 GBP | 5.00 GBP |
| 8 day | 10.00 GBP | 23.00 GBP |
| 1 day | 3.75 GBP | 8.00 GBP |
Getting a rod licence is easier than ever - they can be bought or renewed online on the rodlicence page, by telephoning 0844 8005836 or at any Post Office in England and Wales.
The Environment Agency’s Head of Fisheries Mat Crocker said: 'The new rod licences are available now and look great. Angling is more popular than ever, with more people taking part and more access to fisheries. Remember to buy a licence before you go fishing and get ready for what looks set to be a cracking year ahead.'
For images please contact the press office on 020 7863 8710 or email press office . Outside normal office hours, please contact the National Duty Press Officer on 07798 882 092.
NOTES TO EDITORS:
- An Environment Agency rod licence is required by all anglers aged 12 or older before fishing for freshwater fish, eels, trout or salmon in England, Wales or the Border Esk in Scotland.
- A Junior licence is available to anglers aged 12 to 16.
- Concession licences are available to those:
- aged 65 or over,
- who hold a Blue Badge parking concession or
- are in receipt of Disablility Living Allowance.
- Fishing without a valid licence is an offence with a fine of up to 2,500 GBP.
