You could have looked it up but I did if for you.🥱
You must have a rod fishing licence for England and Wales if you’re fishing for salmon, trout, freshwater fish, smelt or eel 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
This includes if you are fishing on private land, such as angling club waters or private fishing lakes.
https://www.gov.uk/fishing-licences