Your fishing licence by emailWithin 24 hours – often sooner
Your fishing holiday in Spain

Fishing in Spain.
Your fishing licence.
Your sea.

Planning a fishing holiday on Spain’s coast? We handle your coastal fishing licence application.

Valid along all Spanish coasts Mainland · Canary Islands · Balearic Islands Observe local fishing rules and protected areas.
Your fishing licence by emailWithin 24 hours – often sooner

From 59 € per person

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Do you need a fishing licence in Spain?

Yes. A valid fishing licence is required for shore fishing in Spain. You do not need to take an exam or hold a German fishing licence.

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Easy preparation

Three steps to the water.

01 / Order

You provide your details.

Choose your fishing destination and enter the details for your licence.

02 / Application

We take care of it.

Once payment is received and your details are checked, we handle the application.

03 / Plan your trip

Your PDF arrives by email.

You will find important information and rules for your fishing destination on our website.

Common questions

Your questions before you start.

Do I need to take an exam or hold a German fishing licence?

No.

  • There is no exam.
  • You do not need a German fishing licence.
  • No certificate of fishing proficiency is required.

Issuing the licence requires your personal details and identity document number.

What does the official coastal fishing licence look like?

An A4 page in Spanish, showing:

  • your registration number
  • your personal details
  • your identity document number
  • official rules and regulations

You can find further information and important rules for your destination on this website.

How quickly will I receive my licence?

You receive your coastal fishing licence within 24 hours on working days after full payment and verification of your details. We send it as a PDF by email.

In what format will I receive the fishing licence?

You receive it digitally as a PDF by email.

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Fishing guide

Useful information for your fishing day.

Know the rules, identify fish and head to the water well prepared.

Fishing guide

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Experiences with our fishing licence service

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