Angling licence fee freeze 'ensuring value'

Thursday, 14 February 2019 at 06:13

By Rob Pritchard @rpritchard9

The price freeze on reservoir angling licences ensures the value for money for people who take part.

That's according to Environment, Food & Agriculture Minister, Geoffrey Boot, as the reservoir angling season dates were announced - it will commence on March 10.

Meanwhile, rates to fish have remained the same at £208 for adults and £78.80 for those aged 14-18, and remains free for under-14's.

The licences go on sale on Monday, February 18, and are available on the government website, welcome centre at the sea terminal and DEFA offices in St Johns.

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