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What is angling?
Angling involves fishing with a rod, line and hook using bait, flies or lures. It can take place from the bank, shore or a boat and includes several different forms of freshwater and sea fishing.
Can I get travel insurance for angling?
Cover for angling can be available through Direct Travel.
Depending on the policy, it may be included as standard or available to add for an additional premium. Select the type of fishing you plan to do when getting your quote, as freshwater angling, sea fishing and deep-sea fishing may be treated differently.
Things to remember:
- Make sure your cover matches the type of fishing you plan to do
- Check whether territorial water or boat use restrictions apply
- Follow local fishing laws, licensing rules, and catch restrictions
- Check the weather, tides, and water conditions before setting out
- Wear a life jacket when fishing from a boat or exposed waterside location
What can travel insurance help with?
If you are injured while taking part in insured angling, emergency medical expenses, and repatriation can be covered, subject to the terms and limits of your policy.
Your policy can also provide cover for cancelling or cutting short your trip for specific insured reasons. Personal liability may be included for some non-motorised angling activities, depending on the policy and circumstances of the claim. It is not covered where the activity involves the use of a motorised vehicle or boat.
Some policies also offer Sports Equipment Cover, which may include fishing rods, reels, flies, or tackle. What qualifies as sports equipment and the limits that apply will depend on the policy selected.
Angling FAQs
Is angling covered as standard?
It depends on the policy. Angling may be included as standard or available to add for an additional premium. Select it when getting your quote and check that it appears on your policy documents.
Are freshwater and sea fishing covered in the same way?
Not necessarily. Freshwater angling, sea fishing and deep-sea fishing may be listed separately or have different conditions. Select the option that accurately matches your plans.
Is my fishing equipment covered?
Sports Equipment Cover may be available on some policies and could include items such as rods, reels, flies and tackle. Check how the policy defines sports equipment, along with its limits and exclusions, before relying on this cover.
Can I go fishing from a boat?
Cover may be available, but boat use, territorial waters and offshore fishing can be subject to separate conditions. Personal liability is not covered where a motorised boat is used.
Can I take part in an angling competition?
Not necessarily. Some policies cover recreational angling but exclude organised, competitive or professional participation. Check the applicable Policy Wording before entering a competition.
Can medical expenses be covered if I am injured while fishing?
Emergency medical expenses can be covered if the correct angling activity is included on your policy and the claim meets its terms and conditions.
Can I get cover if I have a medical condition?
Pre-existing medical conditions are considered separately from activity cover. Declare them when getting your quote, as cover is subject to medical screening and acceptance.
Cover is subject to the terms, conditions, limits and exclusions of your policy. Check the applicable Policy Wording and your policy documents before taking part.
