Fishing
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 required by law and entitles the licensee to use a rod and line to fish.
Rod licences are issued by the Environment Agency.
They differ from permits (often referred to as tickets or day tickets) which give permission to fish a particular water or waters.
Rod licences can be purchased in different ways: