Northeastern Spain Lakes & Rivers Fishing Map

Natural Heritage and Biodiversity Act (Ley 42/2007 (13.12.2007); Art. 64, 64 bis, 64 ter, 65). Basic (framework) state legislation. Hunting and fishing may only be carried out in a manner compatible with species conservation (Art. 65). Possession, transport, trade and release into the wild of species included in the catalogue of invasive alien species is prohibited (Art. 64). Art. 64 ter (added by Ley 7/2018): catalogue species introduced into the wild before 2007 and of fishing value (carp, black bass, rainbow trout, etc.) may be fished only within their pre-2007 distribution areas, within the framework of control or eradication. The CCAA define these areas with maps. The CCAA may authorise the stocking of rainbow trout. Competence for freshwater fishing lies with the autonomous communities (CCAA). Licence: there is no single national licence. Each CCAA issues its own freshwater fishing licence. There is also a 'licencia interautonómica de pesca' agreement valid among several CCAA (2015 agreement; recognised by CyL). Competent authority: MITECO (Ministry for the Ecological Transition) for basic legislation; implementation by CCAA environment/fisheries departments.

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Act amending Act 42/2007 (Ley 7/2018 (20.07.2018), BOE-A-2018-10240). Enacted after the Tribunal Supremo (comparable to a Council of State) annulled certain provisions of RD 630/2013 (DA 5ª etc.) in 2016. Through Art. 64 ter it again made it possible to fish invasive species established before 2007 (carp, black bass, pike, zander, wels catfish, rainbow trout) in designated areas. Specimens caught outside these areas may not be returned to the water and must be killed. Competent authority: Cortes Generales / MITECO.

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Regulation on the Spanish Catalogue of Invasive Alien Species (RD 630/2013 (02.08.2013); Art. 7, 10). Fish in the catalogue: carp (Cyprinus carpio), black bass (Micropterus salmoides), pike (Esox lucius), zander (Sander lucioperca), wels catfish (Silurus glanis), rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), bleak, pumpkinseed (Lepomis gibbosus), Ameiurus melas, Gambusia, Pseudorasbora, red swamp crayfish (Procambarus clarkii), signal crayfish (Pacifastacus leniusculus), etc. Keeping alive, transport, trade and release into water are prohibited. Fishing is permitted only in Art. 64 ter areas and under CCAA regulation. Competent authority: MITECO.

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EU European eel regulation and CCAA eel management plans (Reg. (CE) 1100/2007). Eel (Anguilla anguilla) fishing in inland waters is completely banned in most CCAA (Galicia, Asturias, Andalucía, CLM, Valencia, Extremadura). As an exception, La Rioja permits fishing with a quota in the Ebro basin. Competent authority: CCAA.

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Aragón: Aragon Fisheries Act; 2026 Aragon General Fishing Plan (Ley 2/1999 Art. 36; Orden MAT/1888/2025 (BOA 12.01.2026)). Annual plan; seasons, aguas habitadas por la trucha, alta montaña, cotos sociales/deportivos, tramos de captura y suelta, Annex XII for invasive species (catch-and-release areas) and Annex XIII (crayfish). Permit: Aragon licence. Cotos sociales require an additional permit. Competent authority: Departamento de Medio Ambiente y Turismo, Servicio de Caza y Pesca; INAGA.

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Navarra: Navarra Foral Law on Fish Management; Foral Order on General Fishing Prohibitions (LF 21/2023 (BON 9, 12.01.2024) art. 61; OF 87E/2025 (BON 72, 10.04.2025). According to sources it may be valid for several years (until 2029). For 2026, Resolución 108E/2026 is cited (not verified).). Zones: Región Salmonícola Superior, Región Salmonícola Mixta, Región Ciprinícola. In free waters, catch and release (captura y suelta) is mandatory for all native fishable species. 'Aguas de régimen especial' stretches where catches may be kept make up at most 20% of the main channel length of each basin. Licence: Navarra licence. For the Región Salmonícola Superior an additional daily special permit is required (2026: booking 13.04–30.06, at most 20 permits per person per season, catch and release only). Competent authority: Departamento de Desarrollo Rural y Medio Ambiente, Dirección General de Medio Ambiente.

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País Vasco (Euskadi): Basque Natural Heritage Conservation Act and the annual foral orders of each historical territory (province) (Bizkaia: Orden Foral 2084/2026, de 24 de marzo (BOB 61, 31.03.2026, corrected text). Gipuzkoa: Orden Foral FA-OB-2026-0355, de 25 de marzo (2026-2027 season). Araba/Álava: Orden Foral 63/2026, de 4 de marzo (BOTHA 29, 09.03.2026; 2026-2027).). In practice, freshwater fishing falls under the competence of the Diputaciones Forales. Each province sets species, seasons, quotas, controlled stretches and invasive species separately. Permit: Basque Country licence. Cotos permits are allocated by draw (Bizkaia 2027: applications November–December 2026). In Bizkaia a catch report (parte de capturas) is mandatory also in free waters (Art. 16). Competent authority: Diputación Foral de Bizkaia (Medio Natural y Agricultura), Diputación Foral de Gipuzkoa, Diputación Foral de Álava.

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Cataluña: Catalan Law on Sustainable Fishing in Inland Waters; Resolution on Catalan Inland Fishing for the 2026 Season (Resolució ARP/902/2026 (DOGC 9635, 30.03.2026; correction DOGC 9645, 15.04.2026)). For salmonids a baja/alta montaña distinction is made; amb mort / sense mort periods are set separately. It also contains rules for zones de pesca controlada, intensive waters and estuarine species. Licence: Catalan licence. A permit is required for zonas de pesca controlada. Fishing in private facilities without a commercial notification is prohibited. Competent authority: Departament d'Agricultura, Ramaderia, Pesca i Alimentació (DARPA).

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La Rioja: La Rioja Fishing Act; Implementing Regulation; 2026 Fishing Seasons Order (Orden AGM/6/2026 (BOR 37, 24.02.2026); Reglamento Art. 34). Species, aguas trucheras/ciprinícolas classification, location-based prohibitions (Art. 5), restricted stretches (Art. 8, Annex I), invasive species (Art. 19), eel (Art. 20), trout (Art. 22), cotos. Permit: La Rioja licence (exam for new anglers). A permit is required for cotos. Competent authority: Consejería de Agricultura, Ganadería y Medio Ambiente; Dirección General de Medio Natural y Paisaje.

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Invasive species in the catalogue (carp, black bass, pike, pikeperch, wels catfish, rainbow trout, etc.) may only be fished in waters designated by the CCAA as their pre-2007 distribution area. Individuals caught outside these areas may not be returned to the water, must be killed immediately and may not be transported alive. Their use as live bait is also prohibited. Some CCAA accept catch-and-release for carp and black bass as an exception in designated areas (not CyL, Aragón, La Rioja, Galicia). Period: all year.

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In almost all CCAA, fishing is permitted only from 1 hour before sunrise to 1 hour after sunset (Galicia art. 12, Murcia art. 5, Extremadura art. 9, Andalucía art. 4). Night fishing is permitted only in official federation competitions or, in Extremadura, at fixed pegs designated in Annex II. Asturias applies a monthly timetable; shorter hours apply for salmon. Period: All year.

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Aragón: In free waters, catch-and-keep trout fishing is permitted from the 3rd Saturday of March (2026: 21.03) to 31.08, and catch-and-release until 15.10. In Alta montaña, lakes and ibones it opens on 01.06. Catch-and-keep trout fishing is prohibited on Wednesdays and on non-holiday Thursdays. Cyprinid fishing is permitted all year and every day (only from 1 hour before sunrise to 1 hour after sunset). Period: Catch-and-keep: 01.09 – before the 3rd Saturday of March; catch-and-release: 16.10 – before the 3rd Saturday of March.

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Navarra: In free waters, catch and release (captura y suelta) is mandatory for all native fishable species. Stretches where catches may be kept are limited. In 2026 the ban on non-holiday Tuesdays was maintained only in the cotos. From 24–30.06.2026 all fishing was temporarily prohibited in the Región Salmonícola (7 basins) due to a heatwave. Period: All year.

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País Vasco – Bizkaia: Salmonids may be fished in free waters between the 1st Sunday of April (2026: 05.04) and 31.07. Cyprinid stretches are open from 05.04.2026 to 15.03.2027; August and September are closed. In free waters fishing is prohibited on Tuesdays that are not public holidays. Fishing hours are from sunrise to sunset. Period: 01.08 – before the 1st Sunday of April (salmonids, free waters).

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País Vasco – Gipuzkoa: The general season runs from 01.04 to 31.07. In some sin muerte stretches on the Urumea, Oria, Urola and Deba and in the Ibiur reservoir the season is extended to 30.09. Period: 01.08 – 31.03.

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País Vasco – Álava: Salmonids may be fished on free stretches between 14.03 and 30.06.2026. On the Zadorra free stretch the season lasts until 31.07. Separate seasons for cotos are in Annex II. Period: 01.07 – 13.03 (salmonids, free stretches).

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Cataluña: 2026 salmonid season: baja montaña catch-and-keep 21.03–30.08, catch-and-release 21.03–12.10; alta montaña catch-and-keep 09.05–30.08, catch-and-release 09.05–12.10. Intensivos baja montaña: catch-and-release all year, catch-and-keep 21.03–30.08. NR-13 Barruera and NP-02 Guingueta d'Àneu: 03.04–12.10 (catch-and-release all year in the NP-02 reservoir). Cyprinids may be fished all year with catch-and-release. In zonas de pesca controlada amb mort only a single hook may be used; the hook must be barbless or have its barb fully crushed. Cyprinids are fished all year only with catch-and-release. Invasive species in the catalogue are handled according to RD 630/2013. In the 'al fil' method the rod length is at most 3.60 m. Fishing in private facilities that have not submitted a notification is prohibited. Period: Baja montaña: catch-and-keep 31.08–20.03, catch-and-release 13.10–20.03; alta montaña: catch-and-keep 31.08–08.05, catch-and-release 13.10–08.05.

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La Rioja: The trout season runs from 29.03 to 31.08; in August only sin muerte (catch-and-release) fishing is allowed (except cotos and some free stretches). Different dates apply in montaña waters (e.g. upper Najerilla 05.04–19.07). Permitted days are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Tuesday and Friday are prohibited. On non-holiday Mondays and Thursdays only sin muerte is allowed. In aguas trucheras, cyprinids and eel may be fished only during the trout season. Period: 01.09 – 28.03 (trout, general); 01.08–31.08 sin muerte only.

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La Rioja: To protect waterbird breeding, fishing within reedbeds and cattail beds (carrizales, espadañares) is prohibited from 01.03 to 31.07. Fishing in the San Martín de Berberana ponds is prohibited from 15.01 to 30.06. Marked spawning areas may not be entered from the start of the season until 30.04. Period: 01.03–31.07 / 15.01–30.06.

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La Rioja: Live or dead fish may not be used as bait. Exception: dead fish of non-invasive species for crayfish fishing. Groundbaiting is generally prohibited. Groundbaiting is allowed on the Ebro; in other ciprinícola waters or at federation events it may be done with a permit. Larvae, pupae and nymphs of non-native species may not be used as bait (Art. 4). With natural bait or paste bait a maximum of 2 hooks may be used. In aguas trucheras, paste bait, fish eggs (including artificial) and asticot (maggots) are prohibited. In these waters a single simple hook is used on spoons and 1–2 simple hooks on artificial fish; hooks must be barbless or have the barb crushed. Nymph rigs with lengths or with maggots are also prohibited (Art. 14). Period: All year.

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