Fishing regulations in Greece

Bag and size limits, seasons, and licence requirements for fishing in Greece, across 13 spots tracked by FishRadar. Informational only — confirm the current rules with the official authority before you fish.

Hellenic Ministry of Rural Development and Food (ΥΠΑΑΤ)

Greece

Species	Bag limit	Min size	Open season
European Seabass	5/day	min 23 cm	—
Gilthead Seabream	5/day	min 20 cm	—
Atlantic Bluefin Tuna	1/day	min 115 cm	—

Licensing:

saltwater-recreational — residents Recreational sea fishing licence not generally required for rod/line in Greek waters. Certain restricted areas require permits., non-residents No licence required for recreational rod/line sea fishing.

FishRadar regulations are summaries only. Always verify with the Hellenic Ministry (minagric.gr) and local prefectural maritime offices before fishing.

Fishing spots in Greece

Kefalonia Ionian

European Seabass · Gilthead Seabream · Greater Amberjack

Crete South Coast

Common Dentex · Dusky Grouper · Mutton Snapper

Zakynthos Ionian

Atlantic Bluefin Tuna · Greater Amberjack · Gilthead Seabream

Atlantic Bonito · European Seabass

Crete North Heraklion

Atlantic Bluefin Tuna · Swordfish · Greater Amberjack

Cyclades Islands

Common Dentex · Dusky Grouper · Greater Amberjack

Patras Gulf of Corinth

European Seabass · Gilthead Seabream

Kavala Northern Aegean

Northern Greece

Atlantic Bonito · European Seabass · Atlantic Bluefin Tuna

Atlantic Bonito · Bluefish · European Seabass

Thermaikos Gulf

Northern Greece

European Seabass · Gilthead Seabream · European Hake

Lake Kerkini Greece

Northern Greece

European Carp · European Perch · Pike-perch

European Seabass · Gilthead Seabream · Common Dentex

Atlantic Bluefin Tuna · Gilthead Seabream · European Seabass

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