Fishing regulations in Portugal

Bag and size limits, seasons, and licence requirements for fishing in Portugal, across 12 spots tracked by FishRadar. Informational only — confirm the current rules with the official authority before you fish.

Direção-Geral de Recursos Naturais, Segurança e Serviços Marítimos (DGRM)
Portugal
SpeciesBag limitMin sizeOpen season
European Seabass—min 42 cm—

Licensing:

FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only. Portuguese recreational fishing rules are set by DGRM and EU regulations, and the Azores and Madeira autonomous regions may apply additional measures. Always verify with DGRM at dgrm.pt before fishing.

Fishing spots in Portugal

Figueira da Foz
97 Good
Central Portugal
Atlantic Bluefin Tuna · Atlantic Bonito · European Seabass
Porto Douro Mouth
96 Good
Northern Portugal
Atlantic Bluefin Tuna · Atlantic Bonito · Atlantic Mackerel
Viana do Castelo Portugal
96 Good
Northern Portugal
Atlantic Bluefin Tuna · Atlantic Bonito · European Seabass
Aveiro Portugal Atlantic
95 Good
Central Portugal
Atlantic Bluefin Tuna · Atlantic Bonito · European Seabass
Setubal Canyon
94 Good
Central Portugal
Atlantic Bluefin Tuna · Swordfish · Mahi-Mahi
Algarve Coast
92 Good
NE Atlantic
Atlantic Bluefin Tuna · European Seabass · Gilthead Seabream
Madeira Deep
81 Good
NE Atlantic
Atlantic Blue Marlin · Wahoo · Bigeye Tuna
Tagus River Lisbon
67 Good
Portugal
Wels Catfish · Pike-perch · European Carp
Cascais Lisbon Coast
59 Good
Central Portugal
Atlantic Bluefin Tuna · Atlantic Bonito · European Seabass
Faial Channel
57 Fair
Azores
Atlantic Blue Marlin · Yellowfin Tuna · Wahoo
Azores Sao Miguel
50 Good
Azores
Atlantic Blue Marlin · Bigeye Tuna · Atlantic Bluefin Tuna
Condor Bank
35 Fair
Azores
Atlantic Blue Marlin · Bigeye Tuna

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