Get a rod licence
If you are aged 12 or over and want to fish on the River Thames, you must first buy an Environment Agency rod licence.
Then you just need to join a club or find a spot and get permission from the landowner. There are also some free fishing areas.
Buy your rod licence online
You can buy your rod licence online or from any post office. You can also buy it by phone by calling 0870 166 2662.
Rod licences are valid from 1st April - 31st March each year.