Fishing
As an angler it is most important for you to know that anyone
aged 12 years or over who fishes for salmon, trout, freshwater fish
or eels in England and Wales must have an Environment Agency Rod
Fishing Licence.
A rod licence is a statutory requirement (in other words it is
required by law) and entitles the licensee to use a rod and line to
fish.
Rod licences are issued by the Environment Agency and can be
purchased from any Post Office in England and Wales or
online via the Environment Agency website.
Rod licences differ from permits (often referred to as tickets
or day tickets) which give permission to fish a particular water or
waters and are issued by fishery owners, angling clubs and so
on.