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£500 penalty for fishing without a rod licence (21 July 2016)
Date: 21/07/2016
The Environment Agency has prosecuted a Northamptonshire angler for fishing without a rod licence.
Roman Rybacki, 45, of Chaucer Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire was found to be fishing at Stanwick Lake Fisheries, Stanwick without a rod licence on 4 October, 2015.
At Northampton Magistrates’ Court, Rybacki was fined £150 and was ordered to pay £320 costs and a £20 victim surcharge.
After sentencing, Senior Enforcement Officer for the Environment Agency, Peter Stark, said:
“Anglers who fish without a valid rod licence need to be aware our water bailiffs are out checking – if they are caught, we won’t hesitate to prosecute.
“Every year across the country, thousands of anglers are prosecuted for not having a fishing licence – the maximum fine for those caught without a licence is £2,500.
“Any angler aged 12 or over, fishing on a river, canal or still water needs a licence.”
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