.fishing Domain Registrationfrom £53.36/yr
Why Choose a .fishing Domain?
The .fishing TLD launched in 2014 as part of ICANN's new gTLD programme and is operated by Identity Digital (formerly Donuts). It gives the angling community a dedicated namespace, separating sport and commercial fishing sites from the broader .com clutter. Whether you run a charter boat, sell tackle, write a fly-tying blog or operate a holiday lodge by the lake, the extension tells visitors exactly what you do before they even click.
Ideal for:
- Charter boat operators and fishing guides
- Tackle shops and rod-builders
- Fly-fishing instructors and angling schools
- Fishing lodges, lakes and holiday parks
- Anglers running blogs, YouTube channels or trip-report sites
Things to know:
- Unrestricted — anyone, anywhere can register, with no licence or membership required.
- Operated by Identity Digital, one of the largest new-gTLD registries.
- Some short, generic terms (carp.fishing, fly.fishing, etc.) are reserved as premium names and carry higher annual fees.
- Standard ICANN policies apply, including the 60-day transfer lock after registration.
Creative .fishing Domain Ideas
- DawnTide.fishing — a sea-angling charter business in Cornwall
- RiverWye.fishing — beat bookings and day tickets on the Wye
- BarbedHook.fishing — a tackle and lure shop
- FlyCast.fishing — fly-casting tuition and guided trips
- NightCarp.fishing — a specialist carp blog and forum
- LochSide.fishing — a Scottish fishing lodge with self-catering cabins
Frequently asked questions about .fishing
Anyone. The .fishing extension is completely unrestricted, so individuals, hobby anglers, clubs, charter captains, retailers and tourism businesses can all register without proving any connection to the sport. There is no licensing body to satisfy and no documentation required at the point of purchase.
You can register a .fishing domain for between one and ten years in single-year increments, and renew it indefinitely as long as you keep the registration active. Longer terms protect you from price changes during the registration period and reduce the risk of accidentally letting the name lapse.
Yes. As long as the domain is at least 60 days old, unlocked at your current registrar, and you have the EPP authorisation code, we can bring it across. The transfer adds one year to the existing expiry date, so you do not lose any time you have already paid for.
The registry classifies certain short or commercially valuable terms as premium names, with their own pricing tier set by Identity Digital. These typically include single dictionary words and well-known species or methods. Premium names also usually renew at the premium rate each year, not just at first registration, so check the renewal price before buying.
After expiry the domain enters a roughly 30-day grace period where you can renew at the standard price. It then moves to a redemption period of around 30 more days, where recovery is possible but a fee applies. After that it is released and anyone can register it, so it is best to renew well before the expiry date.