The Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure (DCAL) and the Loughs Agency of the Foyle, Carlingford and Irish Lights Commission (FCILC) are conservation bodies responsible for protecting fish stocks in Northern Ireland.
Both bodies issue angling licences in their respective jurisdictions and, on payment of a supplement, licence holders are allowed to fish in the other jurisdiction. The above map marks out the FCILC area and the rest of the area in the map is the DCAL area.Difference between Game and Coarse fish
Licences and permits are also split into categories (Game or Coarse). Game species include brown trout, sea trout, salmon, and arctic char. Coarse species include pike, bream, roach, perch, carp, tench and rudd.Does a Great Britain (English,Scottish, Welsh) or the Republic of Ireland licence cover you in Northern Ireland?
Great Britain (English, Scottish, Welsh) or Republic of Ireland fishing licences do not cover angling in Northern Ireland. You will require a seperate licence.Difference between licences and permits
A rod licence is required by law for each rod used by anyone over 12 years in the area covered by DCAL and for all ages in the area covered by the Loughs Agency.
A permit or day ticket is a document issued by the fishery owner (person who holds the fishing rights) which allows the angler the right to fish in that fishery. The Department permits give permission to fish on the Public Angling Estate.Game angling licences
A game licence is required by law for each game fishing rod used by anyone over 12 years of age in the DCAL area and for all ages in the FCILC area. A licence is required by law for using a fishing rod when angling for freshwater fish. There is no requirement to have a licence for sea angling, except when fishing for salmon or sea trout.
A DCAL game licence entitles the holder to fish for either game or coarse, but with only one rod at any one time. A separate game licence is required for a second and subsequent rod being used for game or coarse.
For details on FCILC Game licences, visit the Loughs Agency website.
* Loughs Agency website
external linkCoarse angling licences
A coarse licence is required by law for each coarse fishing rod used by anyone over 12 years of age in the DCAL area and for all ages in the FCILC area. Licences are issued by either the DCAL or the FCILC depending on which area you are fishing in.
A DCAL coarse rod licence entitles the holder to use two coarse rods. A separate coarse licence is required for a third and subsequent coarse rod being used.
For details on FCILC Coarse licences, visit the Loughs Agency website.
* Coarse angling licences and permits available
* Loughs Agency website
external linkPermits
A permit or day-ticket is a document issued by the owner of a fishery which allows the angler the right to fish in that fishery. A fishery owner can be a private individual or a company, an angling club or in the case of the the Public Angling Estate, a Government Department.
DCAL provides a Public Angling Estate of Fisheries available to tourist and local anglers on payment of a small permit fee.
A DCAL game permit entitles the holder to fish the Public Angling Estate for either game or coarse, but with only ONE rod at any ONE time. A separate game permit is required for a second and subsequent rod being used for game or coarse.
A DCAL coarse rod permit entitles the holder to use two coarse rods. A separate coarse permit is required for a third and subsequent coarse rod being used.
Holders of Concessionary permits using more than one game rod require a full adult game rod licence and game permit for his/her second and every subsequent game rod.Joint licences for three days and 14 days
Please note you can purchase joint licence and permits for three days and 14 days.Buy angling licences and permits
You can buy DCAL angling permits and coarse rod licences via nidirect's Do it online section at the following link.
* Buy angling licences and permits, and River Bush Day Tickets (do it online section)
DCAL Rod licences and most types of permits may be obtained from appointed distributors throughout Northern Ireland.
* Angling licence and permit distributors
Permits can also be obtained by contacting the Inland Fisheries Group by phone or email, as follows:
* Telephone:0300 200 7860 (outside NI + 4428 9151 3101)
* e-mail: dcalangling@dcalni.gov.uk
Replacement licences and permits
You can buy replacement licences and permits online at our Do it online section.
* Buy angling licences and permits, and River Bush Day Tickets (do it online section)
Alternatively, you can write to DCAL at the address below.
DCAL Angling
Causeway Exchange
1 - 7 Bedford Street
Belfast
BT1 7FBMore useful links
* Angling licence and permit prices
* Types of licences and permits available
Game and coarse angling
* Angling licences and permits
* Angling licence and permit distributors
* Angling licence and permit prices
* Angling regulations
* Angling code of conduct
* Types of angling licences and permits available
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