Angler found rod fishing without license in Flintshire
North Wales Police's Rural Crime Team joined forces with fishing bailiff officers from Natural Resources Wales (NRW) to conduct a series of National Rod Licence Checks.
These checks were carried out in Conwy, Denbighshire and Flintshire last weekend (May 10 and 11), with officers from both agencies speaking to many anglers.
One angler in Flintshire was found to be fishing without a license, the team said.
Anyone caught fishing without a rod license could be at risk of prosecution or a fine of up to £2,500, police have warned.
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PC Dave Allen from the Rural Crime Team explained: 'You need a valid rod licence if you are aged 13 or over to fish for salmon, trout, freshwater fish, smelt or eel in Wales and must always carry your rod licence when fishing.
"Failure to do so could end in prosecution and a fine of up to £2,500.
'Fortunately, the vast majority of those checked over the weekend produced the correct license for inspection. We thank the anglers for their support during the checks and understand the frustrations they feel towards those who do not follow legitimate practices.
'We will continue to work in partnership with NRW to conduct further license checks in the near future.'
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