Rod fishing licences
Anyone aged 12 years or over who fishes for salmon, trout, freshwater fish or eels in England and Wales is required by law to have an Environment Agency Rod Fishing Licence. 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.
Buy online
You can buy Full, Junior, 8-day and 1-day licences from this web site. Just follow the link below. You can also buy a rod licence from any Post Office in England and Wales, or on our telephone sales line: 0870 1662 662. From March to October the telephone line is open 8 am - 8pm every day, and sells all licence types.
- Which rod licence should I buy?
Everyone who fishes needs a rod licence. Find out what types of licence are available, and which one is right for you. - Lost your licence? - here's what to do
Have you lost or damaged your licence? If so, you need a replacement. Find out how to get one here.
