🏛 Junta de Castilla y León🎣 P1 15.20 €✔ Free 65+ with low income
Fishing License · Castile and León · 2026
Fishing License in Castile and León
The regional fishing license (type P1) from the Junta de Castilla y León (JCyL) costs 15.20 €. It is free for those under 14 years old and for those over 65, retirees, or people with disabilities residing with low income. It can be obtained online at the Junta's website in just a few minutes.
15.20 € for P1interregional 25 €
Free for minors and 65+ (low income)with responsible declaration
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Price of the Fishing License in Castile and León 2026
License
Price
Regional Fishing License (P1)
15.20 €
Interregional Fishing License (IP)
25.00 €
Under 14 years old
Free
65+, retiree (60+) or disability >65% · resident with low income
Free
Official prices from the Junta de Castilla y León (the exemption discount is extended to 2026 and 2027). We do not charge anything: the fee is paid on the official website.
Who Gets the Fishing License for Free in Castile and León?
Under 14 years old: license is free at all times, regardless of income or residency (expires upon turning 14; they need an ID).
Those over 65, retirees (60+ with pension) or disability >65%: free if they reside in Castile and León and their income does not exceed 18,900 € (individual) or 31,500 € (joint).
This condition is verified with a responsible declaration when obtaining it. These free licenses are valid for 5 years.
How to Obtain the Fishing License in Castile and León
It is done online at the Junta's website. If you qualify for free, it can also be requested online.
Check above if you need to pay for P1 (15.20 €) or if it's free.
Go to the Junta de Castilla y León's website (with your ID/certificate, or with the number of a previous license).
Select the type of license and pay the fee (0 € if you are exempt).
Download your license; remember that it is valid in the inland waters of the community.
⚠️ The license allows you to fish, but many of the best stretches for trout are in fishing areas or waters under special regulations that require a separate permit, often by lottery and for specific days. Check the season plan before you go.
Renewing the License
Requesting or renewing is the same procedure online at the JCyL website. You can identify yourself even with the number of a license you held in the last 5 years. Exempt individuals renew for free.
Fishing in Multiple Communities? The Interregional License
Castile and León is part of the interregional agreement 2026. If you plan to fish in other communities (Madrid, Castilla-La Mancha, Asturias, Galicia…), the interregional license (25 €/year) is valid in 10 communities. See if it's worth it.
Where to Fish in Castile and León
The great trout land of Spain with vast rivers and reservoirs:
Rivers Duero, Pisuerga, and EslaBarbel, trout, and cyprinids; legendary stretches.
Tormes and Sierra de Gredos/BéjarMountain trout.
Órbigo (León)One of the best trout rivers in Europe.
Reservoirs (Riaño, Aguilar, Santa Teresa)Trout, pike, and black bass.
What Can You Fish?
TroutThe queen of the rivers in Castile and León.
Barbel and bogaIn the Duero and its tributaries.
Pike and black bassIn reservoirs.
Crayfish and chubDepending on the area and regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the fishing license cost in Castile and León?
The regional license (P1) costs 15.20 €. The interregional license costs 25 €. It is free for those under 14 years old and for those over 65, retirees (60+) or people with disabilities >65% who reside in the community and have low income.
Is it free for retirees and those over 65?
Yes, but with conditions: you must reside in Castile and León and not exceed an income of 18,900 € (individual) or 31,500 € (joint). This is verified with a responsible declaration and the free license is valid for 5 years.
Do I need anything else to fish for trout in a fishing area?
Yes. In addition to the license, fishing areas and waters under special regulations require a separate permit, often by lottery and for specific days.
How do I renew the license?
Online at the Junta's website. You can identify yourself with your ID/certificate or with the number of a license you held in the last 5 years.
Fishing License by Province
The license is the same throughout Castile and León, but people search for it by their province. Choose yours to see where to fish: