Bag and size limits, seasons, and license requirements for fishing in Italy, across 11 spots tracked by FishRadar. Informational only — confirm the current rules with the official authority before you fish.
| Species | Bag limit | Min size | Open season |
|---|---|---|---|
| European SeabassRegulation (EU) 2019/1241, Annex IX, Part A | — | min 25 cm | — |
| EU minimum conservation reference size for the Mediterranean is 25 cm (Regulation (EU) 2019/1241, Annex IX, Part A). Italy may set stricter national/regional measures; bluefin tuna requires a separate MASAF authorisation. Verify current rules with MASAF. | |||
| Gilthead SeabreamRegulation (EU) 2019/1241, Annex IX, Part A | — | min 20 cm | — |
| EU minimum conservation reference size for the Mediterranean is 20 cm (Regulation (EU) 2019/1241, Annex IX, Part A). | |||
Licensing:
Some rules may have changed since our last verification — always confirm with the authority before you fish.
FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only. Italian rules are set nationally by MASAF (sea) and by each Region for inland waters, and EU minimum sizes and bluefin-tuna authorisations also apply. Always verify with MASAF at masaf.gov.it before fishing.
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