Important

This is a live demo. It is not a real government service.

Important

The 2026 to 2027 rod licence is now available.

Apply for a fishing rod licence

Use this service to apply for a licence to fish with a rod.

Applying takes about 10 minutes.

You must have a valid rod licence before you fish.

You need to be 13 or over to apply. Someone aged 13 to 16 can apply with help from a parent or guardian.

What you will need

Your name, date of birth, email address, and where you will fish.

Developer previews

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