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Fishing License · Valencia · 2026

Fishing License in Valencia

To fish in Valencia —in the Júcar River, the Tous Reservoir, the Albufera, or the sea—you need the fishing license from the Valencian Community (issued by the Generalitat Valenciana). It costs €9.35/year (€26.19 for 3 years) and is free for those over 67 and under 14. Here’s a summary and where to fish in the province.

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There’s also the seamaritime license from the Valencian Community

What License Do I Need to Fish in Valencia?

The license is obtained at the level of the Valencian Community (not by province) and is valid throughout the province of Valencia:

If you are fishing in…You need
River or reservoirContinental license from the Valencian Community
The sea (from shore or boat)Maritime license from the Valencian Community
Those over 67 and under 14Free
See price and how to get it (Valencian Community)I’m going to fish in the sea (maritime) ›

Where to Fish in Valencia

Tous ReservoirBlack bass and pike in the heart of the Júcar.
Júcar RiverBlack bass, barbel, and carp in its middle and lower stretches.
The AlbuferaUnique wetland (eel, mullet) with its own regulations.
Valencia Coast (sea)Sea bass, bream, and wrasse from beach or boat.

What You Can Catch in Valencia

Black bassThe king of the Júcar and Tous.
Sea bass and breamAlong the Valencian coast.
Carp and barbelIn the Júcar and reservoirs.
EelIn the Albufera, with its own rules.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a specific fishing license for Valencia?
No. The license is issued at the community level: to fish in Valencia you need the fishing license from the Valencian Community, which is valid throughout the province.
How much does it cost and where can I get it?
The license costs €9.35/year (€26.19 for 3 years) (free for those over 67 and under 14) and can be obtained online. We explain the process step by step on the Valencian Community page.
Do I need another license to fish in the sea?
Yes. For the sea, you need the recreational maritime license from the Valencian Community, which is a different process from that of the river.
Is my license valid in other communities?
The Valencian Community is part of the 2026 inter-autonomous agreement: if you fish in several communities, you might be interested in the inter-autonomous license (€25, 10 communities).