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Fishing License · La Rioja · 2026

Fishing License in La Rioja

The continental fishing license from the Government of La Rioja costs €13.64 (1 year) or €61.67 (5 years). Notably, for the first license, you must pass an online fisherman exam/course. It is obtained through the GRIAR platform.

€13.64/year · €61.67/5 yearsone-time fee
Fisherman examonly for the 1st license
🎓 Important: unlike most communities, in La Rioja the first license requires passing a fisherman exam. There is a free online course from the Government of La Rioja that qualifies you; once approved, you can obtain the license.
⚠️ La Rioja is NOT part of the inter-autonomous license. Your La Rioja license is valid in La Rioja; to fish in another community, you will need their license.

Calculate your fishing license

Choose the duration. The fee is the same for all fishermen.

Price of the fishing license in La Rioja 2026

Continental LicensePrice
1 year€13.64
5 years€61.67
Course/exam for the fisherman (1st license)Free

The license fee is the same for all fishermen. Those over 65 have discounts on the day permits for intensive fishing areas (not necessarily on the license). Indicative amounts; confirm them when processing. We do not charge anything: the fee is paid on the official website.

The fisherman exam (online course)

To obtain your first license in La Rioja, you need to be qualified, which is achieved through a free online course/exam from the Government of La Rioja:

Permanent access to the platform, with 30 days from the time you register.
Two blocks with tests (up to 5 attempts per block).
Once approved, you can obtain the license (no need to repeat it for renewals).
Official course: online course that qualifies for the license — Government of La Rioja.

How to obtain the fishing license in La Rioja

  1. If this is your first license, pass the online course/exam (free).
  2. Log into the GRIAR platform of the Government of La Rioja and identify yourself.
  3. Choose the license (1 or 5 years) and pay the fee (with card or at a collaborating bank).
  4. Download your license; take it with you when you fish.
Official procedure: fishing license — Government of La Rioja (GRIAR).

Intensive fishing areas (ideal for beginners)

🎣 La Rioja has intensive fishing areas stocked —Arnedo, Anguciana, La Grajera, El Villar— perfect for starting out. They require a day permit in addition to the license, and those over 65 have discounts on those permits.

Renewing the license

Renewing is the same procedure in GRIAR and does not require repeating the exam: once qualified, you are qualified forever. You can choose again 1 or 5 years.

Where to fish in La Rioja

Najerilla RiverOne of the great trout rivers in La Rioja.
Iregua and LezaTrout in mountain waters.
Cidacos and AlhamaTrout and cyprinids.
Ebro RiverBarbel, carp, black bass, and catfish.

What can be fished

TroutThe queen of the rivers in La Rioja.
Barbel and madrillaMedium rivers and Ebro.
Black bass and pikeReservoirs and Ebro.
Stocked troutIn the intensive fishing areas.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the fishing license cost in La Rioja?
€13.64 for 1 year or €61.67 for 5 years. The fee is the same for all fishermen; the prior course/exam is free.
Is it true that an exam is required?
Yes, for the first license. It is a free online course from the Government of La Rioja with two blocks of tests (up to 5 attempts per block) and a 30-day period. Once approved, it does not need to be repeated.
Is it free for retirees or those over 65?
The license has a single fee for everyone. Those over 65 do have discounts on the day permits for intensive fishing areas. Confirm your case when processing.
Is the La Rioja license valid in other communities?
No. La Rioja is not part of the inter-autonomous agreement, so its license is only valid in La Rioja.