 | Rod licences are set to increase by more than 11% as part of a radical shake-up to the current system. The annual adult coarse licence will rise from £27.00 to £30.00 from April 1st 2017, with day licence set to go up a whacking 60%, from £3.75 to £6.00 |
But there is better news elsewhere in the plans. The current £5.00 tariff for juniors is to be scrapped and big-fish anglers who want to use three rods will no longer have to buy two licences, with a new £45.00 option available.
The other significant change to the system will see the validity of the licence run for 365 days from purchase instead of the existing expiry of March 31st.
The increases are the first in seven years and it is believed they will remain static for a further three years.
“Securing income to fund our fisheries service is one of our highest priorities,” said EA Head of Fisheries, Sarah Chare. “We have listened to anglers’ comments on the rod licence structure and are always looking for ways to be as cost-effective as possible.
“The small increase – which will be our first for seven years – will add to our funds to protect and improve fish stocks and fisheries.”
The other significant change to the system will see the validity of the licence run for 365 days from purchase instead of the existing expiry of March 31st.
The increases are the first in seven years and it is believed they will remain static for a further three years.
“Securing income to fund our fisheries service is one of our highest priorities,” said EA Head of Fisheries, Sarah Chare. “We have listened to anglers’ comments on the rod licence structure and are always looking for ways to be as cost-effective as possible.
“The small increase – which will be our first for seven years – will add to our funds to protect and improve fish stocks and fisheries.”
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