🏛 Government of Cantabria🐟 Land of salmon and trout✔ Free for 65+, –18, disability
Fishing License · Cantabria · 2026
Fishing License in Cantabria
The continental fishing license from the Government of Cantabria costs from about €12.43 (1, 2, or 3 years) and is free for those over 65, under 18, and with a disability ≥33%. It can be obtained online at SOLÍA. For salmon and trout, you also need a zone permit.
⚠️ Cantabria is NOT included in the interregional license. Your Cantabrian license is valid in Cantabria; to fish in another community, you will need their license.
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Price of the fishing license in Cantabria 2026
License
Fee
Continental · 1 year
from ~€12.43
Continental · 2 and 3 years
proportional fee
Maritime (land and boat) · 5 years
€15.19
Over 65, under 18, and disability ≥33 %
Free
The maritime license (€15.19/5 years) is official; the amount for the continental license is indicative (confirm it on SOLÍA). We charge nothing: the fee is paid on the official website.
Who gets the fishing license for free in Cantabria?
People over 65 (including retirees): license free.
People under 18: license free.
People with a disability ≥33 %: license free.
Even though it’s free, it must be requested to fish legally.
Salmon and trout: separate zone permit
🐟 Cantabria is one of the great lands of salmon and trout (sea trout). To catch them in the zones of salmon rivers (Asón, Pas, Nansa, Deva…) you need, in addition to the license, a daily zone permit that is assigned by lottery in SOLÍA. The license enables you; the zone permit is an additional requirement.
How to obtain the fishing license in Cantabria (SOLÍA)
It is done online at SOLÍA, the platform of the Government of Cantabria, which serves both for the license and for the zone permits.
Check above if it is free for you (65+, under 18, disability).
Go to SOLÍA and identify yourself (digital certificate or Cl@ve).
Select the license (1, 2, or 3 years) and pay the fee (0 € if exempt).
If you want salmon/trout, request the zone permit in the same system.
Renewing is the same procedure in SOLÍA. You can choose again for 1, 2, or 3 years. Those over 65, under 18, and people with a disability ≥33 % renew for free.
Where to fish in Cantabria
Legendary Cantabrian rivers for salmon and trout:
Asón RiverOne of the major salmon rivers in the north.
Pas and Pisueña RiversSalmon, trout, and sea trout.
Nansa and Deva RiversSalmon rivers, with zones by lottery.
Saja-Besaya and reservoirsTrout and cyprinids.
What can you catch
Atlantic salmonThe "campanu" (first salmon) is a whole tradition.
Trout (sea trout)In the estuaries and shallows of the rivers.
How much does the fishing license cost in Cantabria?
The continental license costs from about €12.43 and you can choose 1, 2, or 3 years. The maritime license is €15.19 for 5 years. It is free for those over 65, under 18, and people with a disability ≥33 %.
Do I need a permit to fish for salmon or trout?
Yes. In addition to the license, the zones of salmon rivers require a daily permit that is assigned by lottery in SOLÍA.
Is the Cantabrian license valid in other communities?
No. Cantabria is not included in the interregional agreement, so its license is only valid in Cantabria. For another community, you need their license.
Can I use the river license for the sea?
No. River (continental) and sea (maritime) are different licenses. To fish in the coastal areas, you need the maritime license (€15.19/5 years).