Take A Friend Fishing in Wales! 26th July – 31st August 2025 inclusive
Summer is a fantastic time to get outdoors and enjoy some time next to the water! Taking a friend or family member on a fishing trip is an ideal well-being opportunity, allowing you to spend time quality time outdoors and escape your screens this summer holiday.
Between 26th July and 31st August 2025 inclusive, existing rod fishing licence holders in Wales can register for a FREE one-day NRW rod licence to take someone they know fishing.
This includes the standard ‘Trout and Coarse’ day licence which is usually £7.30 and also the migratory ‘Salmon and Sea Trout’ license which is normally £13.50 per day.
Registering for a free one-day fishing licence couldn’t be easier!
Simply visit www.takeafriendfishing.co.uk and follow the simple registration steps and away you go!
There are plenty of fisheries, lakes, stretches of river and canals all over Wales that are perfect to visit for a catch-up with a friend during ‘Take a Friend Fishing’ this summer.
Please note: A day ticket from the fishery or angling club will be required, you can find places to go fishing in Wales here.

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Never heard of Take A Friend Fishing?
It’s a UK wide initiative allowing existing fishing licence holders to register for a FREE one-day fishing licence to take someone they know fishing!
Does YOUR club, fishery or tackle shop have any special offers, discounts or events that you will be offering to anglers who bring a friend or someone they know fishing? If so, help spread the word by filling in the supporter form.
By becoming a supporter of the Take a Friend Fishing initiative, your club, fishery or shop’s offers will then be promoted and supported on the Take a Friend Fishing website and on social media for FREE!

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