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Fishing License · Basque Country / Euskadi · 2026
Fishing License in the Basque Country
Obtain or renew your freshwater fishing license for the Basque Country: a single license valid in Álava, Gipuzkoa, and Bizkaia. Here you can find the price, how to renew it online at your provincial office, trout and salmon rivers, and sea fishing.
€8.79/yearunder 16: €3.65
Valid in all 3Álava · Gipuzkoa · Bizkaia
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Price of the freshwater fishing license for the Basque Country 2026
The Basque freshwater license is annual and, best of all, it is one single license valid in all three territories. Fee:
Type
Validity
Fee
General
1 year
€8.79
Under 16 years
1 year
€3.65
Can it be reduced further? Some reductions depend on your situation; your Provincial Office will confirm it. The maritime (sea) license is separate: check the router above.
A single license for the three provinces
In the Basque Country, river fishing is managed by the Provincial Offices (Álava, Gipuzkoa, and Bizkaia), but there is a unique freshwater fishing license for the Basque Country: you obtain it at your provincial office and it is valid in the rivers and reservoirs of all three territories.
Note:permits for fishing spots and salmon stretches must be requested separately at each Provincial Office (per day and with limited spots). The license enables you; the fishing spot is an additional permit.
The Basque Country is NOT included in the inter-autonomous license 2026. That license (€25, 10 communities) does not include Euskadi. To fish outside, you will need the license from that community. See which communities are included.
How to obtain the freshwater fishing license for the Basque Country online
This is done online at your Provincial Office's website (in Gipuzkoa, through Nekagip), identifying yourself with a digital certificate or Cl@ve. You will receive it in PDF format.
Identify yourself at your provincial office with a certificate or Cl@ve.
Fill in your details and choose the freshwater fishing license.
Pay the fee (€8.79, or €3.65 if you are under 16).
Download your license; always carry it with the payment receipt.
How to renew the fishing license in the Basque Country
Renewing is the same online process, at your provincial office's website. Since the license is annual, it is advisable to renew it each year before going fishing. This is what most people look for: renewing the fishing license for Gipuzkoa, Bizkaia, or Álava can be done in minutes with a certificate or Cl@ve, without going to any office.
Obtain or renew at your provincial office
Select your territory to go directly to the official process:
Where to fish in the Basque Country: rivers and reservoirs
Euskadi is home to trout and some of the few rivers with Atlantic salmon in Spain. Some of the best spots:
Oria and Leitzaran Rivers (Gipuzkoa)Trout and salmon stretches.
Bidasoa RiverOne of the premier salmon rivers.
Ullíbarri-Gamboa Reservoir (Álava)Black bass, pike, and zander.
Rivers of Bizkaia (Ibaizabal, Nervión)Trout and eel.
What can be fished in the Basque Country
TroutMountain rivers; spring-summer season.
Atlantic salmonBidasoa, Oria… with a salmon fishing spot permit.
Eel (sea trout)Lower stretches of the rivers.
Black bass and pikeReservoirs in Álava.
Fishing spots and salmon stretches
To fish in a fishing spot or in a salmon stretch, the license alone is not enough: you need a separate permit, per day and with limited spots, which is requested at your Provincial Office. Salmon and the best trout stretches are usually fishing spots.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the freshwater fishing license for the Basque Country cost?
€8.79 per year (general rate) and €3.65 for minors under 16 years. It is a single license valid in Álava, Gipuzkoa, and Bizkaia.
Is the license valid in all three provinces?
Yes. The freshwater fishing license for the Basque Country is unique and valid in the rivers and reservoirs of Álava, Gipuzkoa, and Bizkaia. Fishing spot and salmon stretch permits must be requested separately at each provincial office.
How do I renew my fishing license in Gipuzkoa, Bizkaia, or Álava?
Online, at your Provincial Office's website (in Gipuzkoa, via Nekagip), with a digital certificate or Cl@ve. It is the same process as obtaining it; you will receive it in PDF format.
Do I need a digital certificate or Cl@ve?
Yes, for the online process you identify yourself with a digital certificate, electronic ID, or Cl@ve. If you do not have them, consult your provincial office's assistance.
Is my Basque license valid in other communities?
No. Only in the Basque Country. Additionally, Euskadi is not included in the inter-autonomous license 2026, so to fish in other communities you will need their license.
And for fishing at sea?
Recreational maritime fishing requires a different license (issued by the Basque Government, about €18.31). Check the maritime license guide.