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Fishing License · Girona · 2026

Fishing License in Girona

To fish in Girona —in the rivers of the Pyrenees (Ter, Muga, Fluvià) or on the Costa Brava— you need the fishing license from Catalonia (issued by the Generalitat (Gencat)). It costs €27.10/year (€19.80 without catch) and is free for retirees, seniors over 65, minors, and people with disabilities. Here’s a summary and where to fish in the province.

€27.10/yearriver and sea combined
River and sea, combinedsubmarine fishing is separate

What License Do I Need to Fish in Girona?

In Catalonia, a single recreational license covers river and surface sea; submarine fishing is separate. It is obtained at the Catalonia level:

If you are going to fish in…You need
River, reservoir, or surface seaRecreational license from Catalonia
Submarine fishingSubmarine license (separate)
Retirees, seniors over 65, minors, and people with disabilitiesFree
See price and how to get it (Catalonia)

Where to Fish in Girona

Rivers Ter, Muga, and FluviàTrout at the headwaters; barbel and black bass further down.
Sau-Susqueda ReservoirBlack bass, pike, and catfish.
Costa Brava (sea)Sea bass, bream, mullet, and amberjack in crystal-clear waters.
Estany de BanyolesNatural lake with its own regulations.

What You Can Catch in Girona

TroutIn the Pyrenean rivers.
Black bassIn Susqueda and rivers.
Sea bass and breamOn the Costa Brava.
CatfishIn the Ter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a specific fishing license for Girona?
No. The license is issued at the community level: to fish in Girona you need the fishing license from Catalonia, which is valid throughout the province.
How much does it cost and where can I get it?
The license costs €27.10/year (€19.80 without catch) (free for retirees, seniors over 65, minors, and people with disabilities) and can be obtained online. We explain the process step by step on the Catalonia page.
Does a single license cover both river and sea?
Yes. In Catalonia, a recreational license covers both river and surface sea; only submarine fishing requires a separate license.