Anyone aged 12 or over who fishes for salmon, trout, freshwater fish or eels, in England or Wales must have an Environment Agency Rod Fishing Licence.  Licences are available from all post offices, regional Environment Agency offices, the Environment Agency website and by telephone using a credit card, Tel: 0870 1662662.  Licences for the North East region can be bought for 1 day, 8 days or 1 year.  Concessions are available for young people, older people and people on certain benefits.