Any angler aged 12 years or over, fishing for salmon, trout, freshwater fish or eels in England (except the River Tweed), Wales or the Border Esk and its tributaries in Scotland must have an Environment Agency rod licence. These are available from any post Office
Junior concession is available to anglers aged 12 to 16 years inclusive cost £5

Anglers under the age of 12 do not need a rod licence to go fishing.