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Fishing License · Cuenca · 2026

Fishing License in Cuenca

To fish in Cuenca —in the Serranía de Cuenca (trout) and the Júcar and Cabriel rivers—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.

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River and reservoircontinental waters of Castilla-La Mancha

What license do I need to fish in Cuenca?

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

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

Where to fish in Cuenca

Júcar and Cabriel RiversTrout upstream; black bass and barbel further down.
Alarcón ReservoirPike, black bass, and catfish.
La Toba ReservoirTrout and cyprinids in the mountains.
Escabas and Guadiela RiversTrout in clear waters.

What can be caught in Cuenca

TroutIn the Serranía de Cuenca.
Black bassIn the Júcar and Alarcón.
PikeIn Alarcón.
BarbelIn mid-rivers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a specific fishing license for Cuenca?
No. The license is issued at the community level: to fish in Cuenca you need the fishing license from Castilla-La Mancha, which is valid throughout the province.
How much does it cost and where can I get it?
The license costs €8.88/year for non-residents (free for residents, retirees, and minors) and can be obtained online. We explain it 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 several communities, you might be interested in the inter-community license (€25, 10 communities).