Replace, update or extend a rod fishing licence

You can contact the Environment Agency:

  • to replace a lost licence
  • to update your details if you’ve changed your name or address
  • to tell us an angler has died
  • if you have questions about your licence 

Environment Agency  
enquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk
Telephone: 03708 506 506
Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm (except public holidays)
Find out about call charges  

National Customer Contact Centre
PO Box 544
Rotherham
S60 1BY

Extend a licence

To change a 1-day or 8-day licence to a 12-month licence, call the Environment Agency no later than 14 days after the licence expiry date. You’ll need to buy a new licence but you’ll get a refund for the first one you bought.

Environment Agency fishing licence service
Telephone: 0344 800 5386
Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm (except public holidays)
Find out about call charges