Rod fishing licence
You must have a rod fishing licence for England and Wales if you’re fishing for salmon, trout, freshwater fish, smelt or eel with a rod and line in:
- England (except the River Tweed)
- Wales
- the Border Esk region, including the parts of the river that are in Scotland
For more information on how to purchase a rod licence and the requirements, please visit Buy a rod fishing licence: Types of licences and rod limits - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
