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Recreational maritime fishing · Cantabria · 2026

Maritime Fishing License in Cantabria

To fish in the sea in Cantabria, you need the maritime recreational license from the Government of Cantabria: 15.19 € for 5 years and it covers both from land and from a boat. Free for those over 65, under 18, and with a disability ≥33%. This is a different process from the river license.

15.19 € · 5 yearsland and boat, in one
Free 65+, –18, disability≥33 %

Are you going to fish in the sea or in the river?

🌊 Sea (coast or boat)Maritime — you are here 🎣 River (salmon, trout)Continental license ›
🌊🎣 Sea and river are different licenses. This is the maritime one. If you are going to fish for salmon, trout, or eel in the rivers, you need the continental license of Cantabria (a different process).

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Price of the Maritime License in Cantabria 2026

LicensePrice
Maritime recreational (land and boat) · 5 years15.19 €
Over 65, under 18, and disability ≥33 %Free

Single price, valid for 5 years. Underwater fishing may have its own requirements (medical certificate): check when processing. We do not charge anything: the fee is paid on the official website.

How to Obtain the Maritime License in Cantabria (SOLÍA)

Obtaining the maritime fishing license in Cantabria is done online in SOLÍA, the same platform of the Government of Cantabria as the river license.

  1. Check above if it is free for you (65+, under 18, disability ≥33 %).
  2. Go to SOLÍA and identify yourself (digital certificate or Cl@ve).
  3. Select the maritime recreational license and pay the fee (0 € if you are exempt).
  4. Download your license; it is valid for 5 years, from land or boat.
Official process: SOLÍA — fishing licenses (Government of Cantabria).

Where to Fish in the Sea in Cantabria

Bay of SantanderSea bass, dorado, and chova from land and boat.
Coast of Laredo and SantoñaVerdel, chicharro, and sea bass.
San Vicente de la Barquera and the westRias and cliffs.
Want to fish in the river?For salmon, eel, and trout, you need the continental license.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the maritime fishing license cost in Cantabria?
15.19 € for 5 years, covering both fishing from land and from a boat. It is free for those over 65, under 18, and people with a disability ≥33 %.
Does the river license work for the sea?
No. River (continental) and sea (maritime) are different licenses. This maritime one is only for the sea; for salmon, eel, or trout, you need the continental license.
Do I need one for land and another for the boat?
No. The maritime recreational license of Cantabria covers both with a single price (15.19 €/5 years).
What about underwater fishing?
Underwater fishing may have its own requirements (for example, a medical certificate). Check when processing in SOLÍA.