mikky Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 my mate has a farm with 3 lakes on,privately owned and stocked...do i need a rod licence to fish on them mikky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.philmypower. Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Yes mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 yes you do for ANY lake, river or broad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 yes, even if you dug it, stocked it and fed em...the waterboard or whoever wants yor hard erned cash imoa only rivers that are stocked should be licenced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 yes, even if you dug it, stocked it and fed em...the waterboard or whoever wants yor hard erned cash imoa only rivers that are stocked should be licenced but then they would be wild fish?? thats like saying all pheasants belong to the person that put them down..not where they wander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swiss.tony Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 my mate fished 20 years and never bin checked if its a farm pond chances are you will be ok but like every 1 say you should have 1 pay ya money or take ya chance its mostly the big commercial waters that get checked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhw100 Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Yes and the rod license fee helps the environment agency maintain rivers/lakes/waterways,fight fishing legal battles and crack down on scum eastern European fish poachers amongst other things! So it's definitely worth the money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpentermark Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 yes you will need a license. Anyone over the age of 12 who fishes for salmon, trout or freshwater fish and eels in England and Wales must, by law, have an Environment Agency rod licence. A rod licence entitles you to use a rod and line to catch fish. In addition to a rod licence, you will also need to get a permit or 'day ticket' from the local landowner or angling club that has fishing rights over the particular stretch of water you want to fish on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulpicide Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 Remember if convicted of fishing without a licence it will be classed as a wildlife crime and you will not be able to use the general licence for shooting and they will try and hold it against for your fac/sgc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 yes you will need a license. Anyone over the age of 12 who fishes for salmon, trout or freshwater fish and eels in England and Wales must, by law, have an Environment Agency rod licence. A rod licence entitles you to use a rod and line to catch fish. In addition to a rod licence, you will also need to get a permit or 'day ticket' from the local landowner or angling club that has fishing rights over the particular stretch of water you want to fish on. Not so in Scotland unless you are fishing some of the Solway rivers hijacked by the EA. All you need in the rest of Scotlands rivers and lochs is permission that is a permit to fish. Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 Works out at 52p a week, anyone caught without one deserves the fine...IMO. Begs belief that some can spend £100's on rods/reels etc, then not buy a EA License.. Got a mate who got caught one day, he was lucky to get a £150 fine, sure it can go up to £2500, IIRC.. :look: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 £26 or £2500...umm which one to go for Like already mentioned above get yourself a ticket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 I buy the license but dont think all waters should need one, what help do small ponds get.nothing, I know as a friend owns one and he got nothing when polish were taking fish at night...big rivers that hold salmon and trout may well do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 i have to buy 2 as i tend to use 3 rods when i am out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikky Posted March 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 dont get me wrong lads..i have bought a rod licence for the last ten years,,,,,what prompted the question is my mate john owns the three lakes on his property,he has stocked the lakes,maintains them.etc...it seems odd that if you have private land ,created your own lakes,stocked them full of fish,,,,,and then you have to pay to catch them..doesnt sound right to me,, going on line now to order my new licence cos i will be fishing other venues mikky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted March 31, 2012 Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 it stinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo1 Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 worth a listen on this link My link they talk about restocking and and breeding and harvesting of fish eggs.thats where your license money goes...well some of it anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 Default Environment Agency nets Yorkshire rod licence offenders Environment Agency bailiffs across Yorkshire netted nearly 700 people who were fishing illegally over the last year. The team of bailiffs visited hundreds of waters, from Thirsk in the north, to Sheffield in the south between 1 April 2011, and 30 March 2012. They questioned 6,853 people and reported 697 anglers for fisheries offences. There were 448 successful prosecutions with fines totalling £49,516 and the costs came to £52,101.40 Peter Mischenko, fisheries technical officer for the Environment Agency said: “Our bailiffs routinely patrol still-water fisheries, canals and rivers all over the region, and we will not hesitate to prosecute when an offence has been committed. “It can cost as little as £27 to buy a rod licence and all of the money goes back into maintaining, improving and protecting our fisheries. Those who choose not to buy a licence are not only breaking the law, but are cheating honest anglers.” “We are continually looking at new ways to protect our fisheries and working closer than ever with angling clubs to ensure that all laws relating to fisheries are adhered to. If anyone wants any advice regarding this or any other fisheries matters they just need to get in touch.” All the money the Environment Agency receives from rod licence sales is spent improving fisheries. Essential work such as surveying, disease control, restocking, habitat improvement and commenting on potentially harmful planning applications is carried out by fisheries staff, and some also carry out enforcement work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 Well posted, Joe, and true enough. I'm happy as mine is £18 - same as last year and worth every penny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikky Posted April 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 just bought mine :good: mikky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 Well posted, Joe, and true enough. I'm happy as mine is £18 - same as last year and worth every penny. Thought it appropriate, seen it on one of the fishing forums, & copy/pasted it onto PW.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted April 6, 2012 Report Share Posted April 6, 2012 (edited) who restocks natural ponds? were was they when 3 ponds got left to grow over to start a nature walk, didnt even net it to take the fish out. im still awaiting a phone call when 3 barrels of oil was dumped in a fishing pond, it wasnt a fancy carp/match pond so there not bothered..they take your money and give **** all back. half of the bleeders would ban shooting and hunting just to keep their sport... how many marched on london Edited April 6, 2012 by washerboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted April 8, 2012 Report Share Posted April 8, 2012 Remember if convicted of fishing without a licence it will be classed as a wildlife crime and you will not be able to use the general licence for shooting and they will try and hold it against for your fac/sgc. Can you enlighten me on that, not come across that before?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markws80 Posted April 8, 2012 Report Share Posted April 8, 2012 yes you will need a licence A rod licence entitles you to use a two rods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted April 8, 2012 Report Share Posted April 8, 2012 Remember if convicted of fishing without a licence it will be classed as a wildlife crime and you will not be able to use the general licence for shooting and they will try and hold it against for your fac/sgc. Right or wrong, I know not (but it does have a ring of common sense as the same outfit are involved in both) but I bet that has concentrated a few minds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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