Fishing

Where to go fishing

Visit these websites for information about fishing, and where you can enjoy the sport:

• Waterspace
• National Federation of Anglers
• National Federation of Sea Anglers
• Salmon and Trout Association

Fishing licences

If you are aged 12 years or over, fishing for salmon, trout, freshwater fish or eels in England and Wales, you must have an Environment Agency Rod Fishing Licence.

You can get a fishing licence:

• online from the Environment Agency website
• from any Post Office
• by telephoning 0870 1662 662.

Fishing permits for Ditchling ponds

There are two ponds at Ditchling Common Country Park where you can fish for carp, perch and roach. To fish here, you need an Environment Agency rod licence and a permit.

Find out more and apply for a permit to fish at Ditchling ponds.