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Fishing License · León · 2026

Fishing License in León

To fish in León —in the Órbigo River and the major trout rivers of León— you need the fishing license from Castilla y León (issued by the Junta de Castilla y León). It costs €15.20 (license P1) and is free for those under 14 and over 65 with low income. Here’s a summary and where to fish in the province.

€15.20online (JCyL headquarters)
River and reservoircontinental waters of Castilla y León

What License Do I Need to Fish in León?

The license is obtained at the level of Castilla y León (not by province) and is valid throughout the province of León:

If you are fishing in…You need
River or reservoirLicense for continental waters of Castilla y León
Those under 14 and over 65 with low incomeFree
See price and how to get it (Castilla y León)

Where to Fish in León

Órbigo RiverOne of the best trout rivers in Europe.
Esla, Porma, and Bernesga RiversTrout and barbel in clean waters.
Riaño ReservoirTrout and cyprinids in high mountains.
Barrios de Luna ReservoirTrout and predators.

What You Can Catch in León

TroutThe queen of León's rivers (Órbigo).
Barbel and bogaIn the Esla and its tributaries.
PikeIn reservoirs.
CarpDepending on the stretch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a specific fishing license for León?
No. The license is issued at the community level: to fish in León you need the fishing license from Castilla y León, which is valid throughout the province.
How much does it cost and where can I get it?
The license costs €15.20 (license P1) (free for those under 14 and over 65 with low income) and can be obtained online. We explain the process step by step on the Castilla y León page.
Is my license valid in other communities?
Castilla y León is part of the 2026 inter-autonomous agreement: if you fish in multiple communities, you may be interested in the inter-autonomous license (€25, 10 communities).