Basingstoke Canal
Angling Association
Information about your rod licence
Before you decide about organising your fishing trip, you will need to purchase a rod licence. Below is important information that you will need to know.
What happens if i am caught without a valid rod licence?
If you caught fishing without a valid rod licence by an Environment Agency's Fisheries Enforcement Officer, then this you will be asked to leave the fishery first of all and may even result in being issued with a substantial fine.
Where can i purchase my rod licence from?
You can purchase your rod licence through the 'Gov.uk ' website or the Post Office website. If you don't have access to a computer or the internet, then rod licences are available for purchase over your local post office counter.
For further information about the type of licence you will require, please click on the link below.
https://www.gov.uk/fishing-licences/buy-a-fishing-licence