Individual shore fishing licence with an official validity of 3 years.
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Shore fishing licence assistance
This service is intended for recreational fishing from authorised beaches, rocks, piers or other coastal areas. It does not include boat fishing or spearfishing.
Individual shore fishing licence with an official validity of 3 years.
Check eligibilityDocument review, private application assistance, the applicable official fee and digital delivery. We confirm the scope before payment.
Simple process
How to get your fishing licence
1. Tell us where you will fish
Send us the autonomous community, province and town or coastal area, together with your intended fishing method.
2. We check the correct licence
We review the issuing authority, territorial recognition, documentation, public fee and any relevant limitations.
3. Confirm and receive it digitally
After you agree to the service, we complete the application and deliver the licence by email or WhatsApp.
Documents
Information we normally need
- Full name
- Passport, DNI, NIE or EU identity document
- Date of birth and nationality
- Address, telephone number and email
- The Spanish coastal area where you intend to fish
Important distinction
Shore, boat and spearfishing
Shore fishing: the service shown on this page.
Boat fishing: requires the corresponding boat or individual method, depending on the authority and waters concerned.
Spearfishing: requires a separate licence and may involve age, medical and safety requirements.
Territorial scope
Is the licence valid everywhere in Spain?
This must be checked rather than assumed. Coastal fishing licences are issued by Spain's coastal autonomous communities or cities, and anglers must comply with the rules applicable at the place where they fish.
Andalusia
Andalusia recognises equivalent shore and individual boat licences issued by other autonomous communities, subject to Andalusian fishing rules. Collective boat fishing and spearfishing require the corresponding Andalusian licence.
Canary Islands
The Canary Islands recognise licences issued by the State or other autonomous communities for the authorised method, but their own recreational fishing rules still apply.
Other coastal regions
Recognition, protected areas and local limitations must be checked for the intended destination. A licence is not a universal exemption from local fishing rules.
Frequently asked questions
Fishing in Spain as a visitor
Can a tourist obtain a Spanish sea fishing licence?
Yes, subject to the identification and administrative requirements of the issuing authority. A passport or EU identity document may be accepted depending on the procedure. We check your case first.
Do I need a licence to fish from a beach or pier?
A recreational shore fishing licence is generally required. The specific location must also permit fishing: bathing areas, ports, protected areas and marine reserves may have restrictions or require additional permission.
Does the price include the public fee?
Our published price includes the private assistance, the applicable official fee and digital delivery for the service described. We confirm the exact case before requesting payment.
How will I receive the licence?
We deliver it digitally by email or WhatsApp after the issuing procedure has been completed.
Does the licence allow me to keep any fish I catch?
No. Catch limits, minimum sizes, closed seasons, protected species, reporting duties and local restrictions still apply.
Official information