Apply for a fishing licence

You must have a rod fishing licence for England and Wales if you’re fishing for salmon, trout, freshwater fish, smelt or eels 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

You can get a fine if you're fishing in these areas and cannot show a valid rod fishing licence when asked.

For more information about fishing, licences, rod limits, other permissions you may need, national and local rules (byelaws), and to buy a rod fishing licence, see:

• Buy a rod fishing licence - on the GOV.UK website

For more information or advice please contact the Coastal Office.

See also:

• Seafront and River Adur