In Spain, fishing licenses are mainly divided into two categories: sea fishing licenses and river (freshwater) fishing licenses. This article will provide a detailed guide on how to apply for both types of licenses online.
I. Sea Fishing License Application Process
The application process for sea fishing licenses is relatively uniform across different regions of Spain. You can apply directly online through the official website.
🔗 Official Website for Sea Fishing Licenses
Application URL:
https://www.gva.es/es/inicio/procedimientos?id_proc=647&id_caso=sollicitud#presentacion
Click on “fa-solid fa-certificate” and use your personal digital certificate to start the online application process.
💰 Fees
- Recreational sea fishing license from shore:
- Valid for 1 year: 12.26 euros
- Valid for 2 years: 15.01 euros
- Valid for 3 years: 17.47 euros
- Valid for 4 years: 19.75 euros
- Valid for 5 years: 21.88 euros
- Recreational sea fishing license from a boat:
- Valid for 2 years: 41.85 euros
- Valid for 3 years: 58.22 euros
- Valid for 4 years: 73.92 euros
- Valid for 5 years: 88.97 euros
- Commercial recreational sea fishing license from a boat: 296.79 euros
- Recreational underwater sea fishing license (valid for 2 years): 16.97 euros
📝 Application Steps
- Log in to the application website using your personal digital certificate.
- Fill out the form following the on-screen instructions (do not use Google Translate plugins to avoid submission errors).
- Some license types require uploading additional documents. For example, underwater fishing requires a medical certificate, and boat fishing requires boat documentation.
- Pay the fee online (Visa is supported).
- You will receive the digital license within a few days after submission. A link to download the license will be sent to your email address.
⚠️ Note: Sea fishing licenses cannot be renewed. You must reapply when they expire.
II. River (Freshwater) Fishing License Application Process
The application process for freshwater fishing licenses varies slightly by region, as each autonomous community has its own website and procedures.
You can search for “licencia pesca agua dulce” or “pesca fluvial” on the official website of your autonomous community and select the appropriate application channel.
🌐 Application Examples by Autonomous Community
✅ Comunidad Valenciana (Valencian Community)
Freshwater fishing license application link:
https://agroambient.gva.es/es/web/medio-natural/llicencies-de-caca-i-pesca
This page supports online applications without a digital certificate.✅ Andalucía (Andalusian Community)
If you have a digital certificate, you can apply for Type 1 and Type 2 freshwater fishing licenses online:
https://ws142.juntadeandalucia.es/agriculturaypesca/lipe/✅ Comunidad de Madrid (Community of Madrid)
Hunting and fishing (Caza y pesca) licenses can be applied for online, including inter-autonomous community licenses:
https://sede.comunidad.madrid
🎯 Application Tips
- Determine the autonomous community based on your fishing destination.
- Log in to the official website of the corresponding autonomous community to fill out the application.
- Prepare your personal identification information and payment method in advance.
- Do not use automatic translation plugins to avoid form submission errors.
- After completing the process, print or securely save the digital license.