A fishing license on your phone instead of a paper logbook — that’s what the Czech e-permit solves. It runs through RIS, the Czech Anglers Union’s information system, and is gradually replacing paper catch records on the waters that have adopted it. If you’re planning to combine a trip to Finland with fishing in the Czech Republic, it’s worth knowing how this works.
What the e-permit is
It’s a digital equivalent of the classic fishing license and permit. Instead of stamps and manually logging catches in a paper booklet, it’s all in the app — permit validity, when you started fishing, and logged catches.
How checks work by the water
A water bailiff scans the QR code directly in the app and immediately sees whether the permit is valid, when fishing started, and what’s been logged. No flipping through a booklet looking for stamps.
It works without a signal
Plenty of waters have no signal, and the system accounts for that — the app works offline, records are saved on the phone, and sync automatically once you’re connected again.
How to get one
You need an account in the RIS system. If you’re a Czech Anglers Union member, you likely already have one through your membership card. If not, you can set one up via bank ID.
Why it’s worth it
Buying a permit online, an overview of waters and current conditions in one place, and no more manual catch tallying at the end of the season — for anyone who fishes regularly, that’s real time saved, both by the water and after the season.
Questions
01Is the electronic permit mandatory?
No. The paper permit is still valid — the e-permit is just an additional option.
02Does the app work without a signal by the water?
Yes, it works offline — catch data is stored on the phone and syncs once you have a connection again.
03What do I need to get an e-permit?
An account in the RIS system. Czech Anglers Union members usually already have one through their membership card; non-members set one up via bank ID.
