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Recreational Sea Fishing · Asturias · 2026
Recreational Sea Fishing License in Asturias
The one you need to fish in the sea in Asturias: from the shore, from a boat, or spearfishing (all included). Issued by the Principality. Here’s the price and how to get it.
~17.17 € / 5 yearsshore, boat, and spearfishing
Valid along the entire coastlinenot just in Asturias
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~ 17.17 €a license for 5 years · includes shore, boat, and spearfishing
Price of the Recreational Sea License in Asturias 2026
In Asturias, the recreational sea license is a single license (around 17.17 € for 5 years) that covers all three ways to fish in the sea: from the shore, from a boat, and spearfishing. To fish in the river, you need a different license: the river license from the Principality.
Types Covered
From the shore
On foot from the bank, with rod or line.
From a boat
From a registered boat.
Spearfishing
Free diving with a spear. You must be of legal age and have a medical certificate of fitness.
How to Obtain the Sea License in Asturias
It is processed online at the Principality's office, identifying yourself with a digital certificate or Cl@ve.
Have your ID, NIE, or passport ready (and the medical certificate if you are going to do spearfishing).
Go to the Principality's sea license portal and identify yourself.
Pay the fee (around 17.17 € for 5 years).
Download your license; take it with you when you fish.
Included in the recreational sea license (not a separate process).
Of legal age and a medical certificate of fitness for underwater activities.
Only manual spear; respect safety zones and distances (swimmers, ports).
Are you coming to fish in the sea in Asturias?
✅ The recreational sea fishing license from Asturias is valid along the entire Spanish coastline, not just in Asturian waters. Conversely, a license from another community is usually valid here. Always respect the local regulations of each area.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the recreational sea license cost in Asturias?
Around 17.17 € for 5 years, in a single license that covers shore, boat, and spearfishing.
Is spearfishing separate?
No. In Asturias, spearfishing is included in the recreational sea license. However, to practice it, you must be of legal age and have a medical certificate of fitness.
Is the sea license valid for the river?
No. For rivers, you need the river fishing license from the Principality (trout or salmon), which is a different process.
Is it valid outside Asturias?
Yes. The Asturian recreational sea fishing license is valid along the entire Spanish coastline, respecting the regulations of each area.