Anglers urged to get their licence for new season

A licence costs £57, with the season running from the 1st April to 31st October.

Anglers are being reminded that they will incur a hefty penalty if they’re not in possession of a valid licence now that the new season has started.

A man recently convicted of fishing without a licence was fined £150 with costs of £125, he was also disqualified from holding a licence for 12 months.

A licence costs £57, with the season running from the 1st April to 31st October.

You can purchase your licence from the Department’s HQ at St John’s, from the Post Office and via the Government’s online services.