Post by Hoppy on Mar 26, 2007 18:49:47 GMT -1
Environment Agency Wales are reminding anglers to buy a rod licence before heading out to try their luck with fishing. All 2006/2007 annual rod licences expire on March 31.
This reminder comes after more than 250 illegal anglers across Wales paid more than £36,000 in total fines and costs during 2006 for fishing without a valid rod licence.
A full season coarse and trout fishing licence for 2007/2008 costs just £24.50 and a salmon and sea trout licence costs £66.50. There is also a range of concessionary, junior, eight-day and one day licences. Anyone in receipt of Disability Living Allowance in Wales will be eligible for a half price fishing licence from April 1, 2007.
"All previous licences expired on March 31; so it is very important all anglers ensure they have a valid licence before heading out to fish," explained Environment Agency Wales Fisheries Manager Andy Schofield.
"The rod licence fees are essential in improving and maintaining our fisheries in England and Wales, which is why our enforcement officers are out there checking for those who try to cheat the system. Last year, we invested approximately £5.7 million in fishing across Wales, with more than £1 million of this coming from rod licence fees paid by anglers.
"Fishing for salmon, trout, freshwater fish and eels in England and Wales and the border Esk in Scotland requires a licence from the Environment Agency. Failure to have a licence is an offence and those caught fishing illegally face tough penalties, including fines of up to £2,500 and a ban from fishing.
"The protection of vulnerable fish stocks and increasing fishing participation are among Environment Agency Wales' key environmental objectives. The money raised through rod licence sales is invested directly in fisheries work that benefits all anglers."
Rod licences expire on March 31, 2007. Buying a new licence couldn't be easier - around 15,000 Post Offices and other outlets sell them; a direct debit can be set up, and they can be purchased over the phone (0870 1662662) or on-line at www.environment-agency.gov.uk/rodlicence any time, day or night.
Anyone aged 12 or over needs a licence before starting to fish.
Rod licence fees are as follows:-
Coarse and trout 2007/2008 Salmon and sea trout 2007/2008
Full £24.50 Full £66.50
Concession £12.25 Concession £33.25
Junior £5.00 Junior £33.25
8 day £8.75 8 day £21.00
1 day £3.25 1 day £7.00
This reminder comes after more than 250 illegal anglers across Wales paid more than £36,000 in total fines and costs during 2006 for fishing without a valid rod licence.
A full season coarse and trout fishing licence for 2007/2008 costs just £24.50 and a salmon and sea trout licence costs £66.50. There is also a range of concessionary, junior, eight-day and one day licences. Anyone in receipt of Disability Living Allowance in Wales will be eligible for a half price fishing licence from April 1, 2007.
"All previous licences expired on March 31; so it is very important all anglers ensure they have a valid licence before heading out to fish," explained Environment Agency Wales Fisheries Manager Andy Schofield.
"The rod licence fees are essential in improving and maintaining our fisheries in England and Wales, which is why our enforcement officers are out there checking for those who try to cheat the system. Last year, we invested approximately £5.7 million in fishing across Wales, with more than £1 million of this coming from rod licence fees paid by anglers.
"Fishing for salmon, trout, freshwater fish and eels in England and Wales and the border Esk in Scotland requires a licence from the Environment Agency. Failure to have a licence is an offence and those caught fishing illegally face tough penalties, including fines of up to £2,500 and a ban from fishing.
"The protection of vulnerable fish stocks and increasing fishing participation are among Environment Agency Wales' key environmental objectives. The money raised through rod licence sales is invested directly in fisheries work that benefits all anglers."
Rod licences expire on March 31, 2007. Buying a new licence couldn't be easier - around 15,000 Post Offices and other outlets sell them; a direct debit can be set up, and they can be purchased over the phone (0870 1662662) or on-line at www.environment-agency.gov.uk/rodlicence any time, day or night.
Anyone aged 12 or over needs a licence before starting to fish.
Rod licence fees are as follows:-
Coarse and trout 2007/2008 Salmon and sea trout 2007/2008
Full £24.50 Full £66.50
Concession £12.25 Concession £33.25
Junior £5.00 Junior £33.25
8 day £8.75 8 day £21.00
1 day £3.25 1 day £7.00