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Fishing License · Ciudad Real · 2026

Fishing License in Ciudad Real

To fish in Ciudad Real —in the Lagunas de Ruidera, the Guadiana River, and its reservoirs—you need the fishing license from Castilla-La Mancha (issued by the Junta de Castilla-La Mancha). It costs €8.88/year for non-residents and is free for residents, retirees, and minors. Here’s a summary and where to fish in the province.

Free for residentsDIANA platform
River and reservoircontinental waters of Castilla-La Mancha

What License Do I Need to Fish in Ciudad Real?

The license is obtained at the Castilla-La Mancha level (not by province) and is valid throughout the province of Ciudad Real:

If you are fishing in…You need
River or reservoirCastilla-La Mancha continental license
Residents, retirees, and minorsFree
See price and how to obtain it (Castilla-La Mancha)

Where to Fish in Ciudad Real

Lagunas de RuideraUnique natural park; black bass and pike (with specific regulations).
Guadiana River and Tablas de DaimielShore fishing with special rules.
Peñarroya ReservoirBlack bass and predators.
El Vicario ReservoirCarp, barbel, and black bass.

What You Can Catch in Ciudad Real

Black bassIn Ruidera and reservoirs.
PikeIn the lagoons and reservoirs.
Carp and barbelIn the Guadiana.
TroutIn upper stretches.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a specific fishing license for Ciudad Real?
No. The license is issued at the community level: to fish in Ciudad Real, you need the fishing license from Castilla-La Mancha, which is valid throughout the province.
How much does it cost and where can I obtain it?
The license costs €8.88/year for non-residents (free for residents, retirees, and minors) and can be obtained online. We explain the process step by step on the Castilla-La Mancha page.
Is my license valid in other communities?
Castilla-La Mancha is part of the 2026 inter-community agreement: if you fish in multiple communities, you may be interested in the inter-community license (€25, 10 communities).