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Fishing License · Castilla-La Mancha · 2026

Fishing License in Castilla-La Mancha

The continental fishing license from the Junta de Comunidades de Castilla-La Mancha is free for residents since 2022. If you do not reside here, it costs €8.88 per year. It can be obtained online on the DIANA platform.

Free if you reside herealso for retirees and minors
€8.88/year for non-residentsor €44.40 for 5 years
For residents in Castilla-La Mancha, the license is free (fee €0) since February 8, 2022. However, you must apply for it (proving residency) to keep it valid.

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Let us know if you reside in Castilla-La Mancha and for how long you want it.

Price of the Fishing License in Castilla-La Mancha 2026

CaseFee
Residents in Castilla-La ManchaFree
Retirees and residents over 65Free
Minors under 14 yearsNo license*
Non-residents · 1 year€8.88
Non-residents · 5 years€44.40
Boat / floating device (1 year)€16.72

*Minors under 14 can fish without their own license if accompanied by a person with a valid license. We do not charge anything: the fee (when applicable) is paid on the official website.

Who Gets the Fishing License for Free?

Residents in Castilla-La Mancha: license free since 2022 (proving residency).
Retirees and residents over 65: free.
People with disabilities / permanent total incapacity: free.
Minors under 14: do not need a license if fishing accompanied by an adult with a license.

How to Obtain the Fishing License in Castilla-La Mancha (DIANA)

It is done online on DIANA, the hunting and fishing platform of the Junta. It is quick and, if you reside here, free.

  1. Check above if it is free for you (residents, retirees, minors).
  2. Log into DIANA and identify yourself with Cl@ve, digital certificate, or DNIe.
  3. Indicate residency (or authorize its verification) and the period (1 or 5 years).
  4. Pay the fee if you are a non-resident (€0 if you reside here) and download your license.

Renew or Recover the Fishing License

"Renew fishing license Castilla-La Mancha online" is one of the most searched: it is the same procedure on DIANA. Identify yourself, confirm your details and the period, and pay the fee if applicable (residents, free).

Have you lost your license or can't find it? From DIANA you can recover it, check it, or request a duplicate with your digital identification, without starting over.

Fishing in Multiple Communities? The Inter-community License is for You

Castilla-La Mancha is part of the inter-community agreement 2026. If you plan to fish in rivers and reservoirs of other communities (Madrid, Extremadura, Castilla y León, Aragón…), the inter-community license (€25/year) is valid in 10 communities. See if it benefits you.

Where to Fish in Castilla-La Mancha

Land of large reservoirs and rivers, a paradise for black bass and pike:

Entrepeñas and Buendía (Guadalajara/Cuenca)The "sea of Castilla"; black bass, zander, and carp.
Alarcón Reservoir (Cuenca)Pike, black bass, and catfish.
Tajo, Júcar, Cabriel, and Guadiana RiversBarbel, trout (Sierra de Cuenca), and cyprinids.
Fishing reserves and sports venuesSeparate permit; ideal for beginners.

What Can You Fish?

Black bassThe most sought after in the reservoirs.
Pike and zanderPredators of Entrepeñas-Buendía.
Barbel and carpRivers and reservoir tails.
TroutSerranía de Cuenca and headwater rivers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the fishing license cost in Castilla-La Mancha?
It is free for residents (since 2022). For non-residents, it costs €8.88/year or €44.40 for 5 years. The boat license is €16.72/year.
Is it free for residents and retirees?
Yes. Residents in Castilla-La Mancha have the license for free, as do retirees, those over 65, and residents with permanent total incapacity. It must be requested by proving the condition.
Where can I obtain it?
Online on the DIANA platform of the Junta, identifying yourself with Cl@ve, certificate, or DNIe. It can be downloaded immediately.
Is my license valid in other communities?
The regional license is valid in Castilla-La Mancha. Since it is part of the inter-community agreement 2026, if you fish in multiple communities, you may want the inter-community license (€25, valid in 10 communities).

Fishing License by Province

The license is the same throughout Castilla-La Mancha, but people search for it by their province. Choose yours to see where to fish: