Hi
the councils themselves have no power to do that due to a very old law in
The Magna Carta which makes sea fishing in the UK free to all.

What you have probably heard is that the Government are considering
overruling the law and introducing a licence that would cost approx £22 per
person.

For more info get the October issue of Sea Angler.

Regards

Luis

"SL" wrote in message
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I fish along the south coast. I have been hearing rumours that local
councils will be bringing in licenses for fishing off the beach. Is this
true? If it is, does anyone know how much these licenses will cost?
Regards,
SL

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