A spokesperson from the agency said: “An annual fishing licence costs just £30.00, yet a small number of anglers continue to flout the law and risk prosecution for fishing without a licence and breaching bylaws in place to protect fish stocks.
"It’s important anglers have a licence before fishing; the money from licences is invested into England’s fisheries and rivers; improving the sport of angling.
"Anglers should also ensure that they are familiar with our bylaws, which are available on the Environment Agency web pages."