Fishing regulations in Spain

Bag and size limits, seasons, and licence requirements for fishing in Spain, across 18 spots tracked by FishRadar. Informational only — confirm the current rules with the official authority before you fish.

Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación (MAPA)

Spain

Species	Bag limit	Min size	Open season
European Seabass	2/day	min 42 cm	Mar 1 – Dec 31
Atlantic Bluefin Tuna	1/day	min 115 cm	—
Atlantic Mackerel	30/day	min 18 cm	—

Licensing:

saltwater-recreational — residents Licencia de pesca marítima de recreo obligatoria. Tramitada por la comunidad autónoma correspondiente (~€15–30/yr depending on region)., non-residents Non-residents require the same recreational sea fishing licence as residents. Apply via regional authority.

FishRadar regulations are summaries only. Spain's rules vary significantly by autonomous community (Catalonia, Galicia, Basque Country, etc.). Always verify with MAPA and regional authorities before fishing.

Fishing spots in Spain

A Coruna Galicia

Atlantic Bluefin Tuna · Atlantic Mackerel · Pollock

Ceuta Strait of Gibraltar

Atlantic Bluefin Tuna · Atlantic Bonito · Wahoo

Malaga Strait Approach

Mediterranean Spain

Atlantic Bluefin Tuna · Swordfish · Atlantic Bonito

Mallorca Cap Formentor

Balearic Islands

Atlantic Bluefin Tuna · Greater Amberjack · Gilthead Seabream

Canary Islands Offshore

Atlantic Blue Marlin · Wahoo · Mahi-Mahi

Atlantic Bluefin Tuna · Atlantic Bonito · European Seabass

Balearic Islands

Atlantic Bluefin Tuna · Mahi-Mahi · Wahoo

Vigo Rias Baixas

Atlantic Bluefin Tuna · Atlantic Mackerel · European Seabass

Atlantic Blue Marlin · Wahoo · Mahi-Mahi

W. Mediterranean

Atlantic Bluefin Tuna · Common Dentex · Gilthead Seabream

Balearic Deep Water

Balearic Islands

Swordfish · Atlantic Bluefin Tuna · Greater Amberjack

W. Mediterranean

Atlantic Bluefin Tuna · Swordfish · Albacore

Sella River Asturias Spain

Atlantic Salmon · Brown Trout

Bilbao Basque Coast

Basque Country Spain

Atlantic Bluefin Tuna · Atlantic Bonito · Atlantic Mackerel

Ebro River Spain Tortosa

Catalonia Spain

Wels Catfish · Pike-perch · European Carp

Tarragona Coast

Mediterranean Spain

European Seabass · Gilthead Seabream · Atlantic Bluefin Tuna

Atlantic Blue Marlin · Bigeye Tuna · Wahoo

Alicante Offshore

Mediterranean Spain

Gilthead Seabream · Red Mullet · European Barracuda

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