The Environment Agency (EA) has released new fishing licence images designed by British Fish and Wildlife Artist, David Miller.

Ahead of the start of this year’s fishing season, David has designed new and unique images of three of the nation’s most beloved species: the grayling; perch; and salmon. All new paper licences purchased on gov.uk will now include these images.

Two of the species, the grayling and the perch, are regarded to be the ‘beauty and the beast’ of fishing. While the grayling is the ‘lady of the stream’ on every anglers’ bucket list, the perch is the underwater predator that is a favourite first catch for most anglers. The grayling is depicted on the trout and coarse 2 rod licence, whilst the perch is depicted on the trout and coarse 3 rod licence.

This year, the Environment Agency is continuing the popular A Licence to Chill campaign for a second year running, aiming to welcome more people into the angling community and showcase the wide variety of benefits that fishing can provide. Fishing is not only an opportunity to get outside, but allows anglers to exercise, socialise, relax and unwind. Many anglers have found this benefits their mental health and as a result has led to new anglers taking up the sport.

Further information can be found here.