Normativa di pesca in Italy

Licenze:

• saltwater-recreational — residenti No paid licence for recreational sea fishing, but a free annual registration with MASAF (the "comunicazione di esercizio della pesca sportiva/ricreativa in mare", or census) is mandatory. From May 2026 anglers aged 16+ must complete the census and use the RecFishing app., non residenti Same free MASAF registration applies to non-residents fishing recreationally in Italian waters.
• freshwater-recreational — residenti Inland/freshwater fishing licences are issued by each Region (Regione), not nationally; fees and rules vary by region., non residenti Non-residents need the relevant regional freshwater licence for lakes and rivers.

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.