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Recreational maritime fishing · Ceuta · 2026

Fishing License in Ceuta

In Ceuta, fishing is maritime: you need the recreational maritime fishing license issued by the Autonomous City of Ceuta. It is for those over 16 and the underwater modality requires a medical certificate. You fish in the heart of the Strait of Gibraltar.

Issued by CeutaAutonomous City
Underwater with medical cert.free diving, over 16

Your fishing license in Ceuta, at a glance

Who issues it: the Autonomous City of Ceuta (its regulations for recreational maritime fishing).
For whom: individuals over 16 years old.
Underwater: free diving, with a medical certificate of fitness.
See how to obtain it, step by step

Requirements

Age: over 16 years old.
Modalities: from land/coast, from a boat, and underwater (free diving).
Underwater: medical certificate proving physical fitness for recreational underwater fishing; no tanks allowed.

How to obtain the fishing license in Ceuta

  1. Gather your ID/NIE and, if it's underwater, the medical certificate.
  2. Request the license from the Autonomous City of Ceuta (official registry and services).
  3. Pay the applicable fee and collect/download your license.
  4. From 2026, register to declare catches in PescaREC (see below).
Official information: Regulations for recreational maritime fishing — Autonomous City of Ceuta.

New for 2026: PescaREC

📲 Starting January 2026, the new European control regulation requires recreational fishermen in external waters (including underwater fishing) to declare their catches through PescaREC. This particularly affects areas like the Strait; get informed and register to be compliant.

Remember: recreational maritime fishing in external waters is under State jurisdiction (Royal Decree 347/2011); the license is issued by the Autonomous City.

Where and what to fish in Ceuta

Fishing in the Strait of Gibraltar means fishing in a unique confluence of currents:

Red tuna (in transit)The Strait is a migratory route; regulated catches with limits.
Voraz (bream)The great classic bottom fish of the Strait.
Sea bass, bream, and golden breamFrom the coast and jetties.
Bonito and mackerelIn the currents, trolling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who issues the fishing license in Ceuta?
The Autonomous City of Ceuta, according to its regulations for recreational maritime fishing. It is a maritime license (in Ceuta, recreational fishing is done at sea).
What do I need for underwater fishing?
Be over 16 years old and have a medical certificate proving physical fitness for recreational underwater fishing. It is free diving; no tanks are allowed.
What is PescaREC?
It is the catch declaration system for recreational fishing in external waters, mandatory since January 2026 under the European control regulation. It includes underwater fishing.
Can I fish for red tuna in Ceuta?
Red tuna is subject to limits and specific authorizations. Check the current regulations and quotas before heading out.