holiday fish

[slimseydy]

hello,new to forum and a bit naive to say the least,I am due to go fishing in a private lake in the morning with my nephew,I don't have a rod licence .my nephew says I dont need one as it is private land,I bought one for my son this year but don't fish myself,am I looking at a fine if I get asked to produce or is my nephew right ? any help most greatful,he will be knocking on my door in 5hrs time,we are fishing in skegness if this helps.thanks

[fishypaul]

you do need a licence mate and its a hefty fine if you get caught

[BoldBear]

Yes you need a rod licence even if you are fishing in your back garden, it's a 'Rod Licence''' and not a 'fishing licence' and it entitles you to use a 'rod. hook and line'.

Anyone over the age of 12 fishing in freshwater in England and Wales must have a valid rod licence; even if the water is in your back garden or on other private land.

you can buy your rod licence on line < here > and you then print out your receipt with your licence number on it and you can then use your receipt as proof that you have bought one (until you receive the licence through the post). I am not sure if they send you one if it is a 'one day' licence but at least you have your licence number to show the bailifs if they comes round, so can go fishing.

[luckyoyo]

he,Fishing in the lake in my hometown are free.

[slimseydy]

thanks for the replies,I did go this morning and spent 4 hrs looking over my shoulder more than looking at the float .got the bug back after not fishing for over 20 years,going again later but as a spectator as my lad is fishing and he has a licence, will order 1 online today,thanks again.most greatful to all that have replied 7 the pm's.Dave

[Lman]

you could always get yourself the anglers mail which has a rod licence in there for a day as part of fishing month as long as your with someone that has a licence.
and if you get hooked you can purchase one and if you dont you have not lost anything