Public fishing lakes, rivers and canals in Sardinia — Carp, Bream, Pike, Perch, Chub, Barbel.
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Sardinia is Italy's second largest island and one of the Mediterranean's most remarkable freshwater fishing destinations. Its network of large reservoirs — built to supply water to the dry interior — holds some of the largest black bass in Europe, with fish regularly exceeding 4 kg on public waters. The Flumendosa, Mulargia, Cixerri and Tirso reservoirs are the major coarse fisheries, holding bass, carp, tench, eel and grey mullet. The island's rivers — particularly the Flumendosa and Tirso — hold eel and mullet in their lower tidal reaches.
Sardinia has a distinct Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers — the best fishing is spring (March–June) and autumn (September–November). Cagliari and Olbia airports serve the island with direct UK summer flights. Accommodation and permit availability vary — many reservoirs have local fishing clubs issuing day permits. Night fishing regulations differ by venue. The island is 4 hours by ferry from Livorno or Civitavecchia (Rome).
Key species in Sardinia include black bass, carp, tench, eel, grey mullet, trout (mountain rivers).
All anglers require a valid Licenza di pesca tipo A issued by the relevant Italian regional authority (approximately €13). Most regions also require a tesserino regionale (regional fishing card). Day and weekly permits are available at local tackle shops and comune offices. No examination required for visitors.
Fishing in Italy is managed at regional level. The national licence (Licenza di pesca tipo A) is low-cost and widely available. Night fishing is permitted at many venues. Motorised boats are restricted on many alpine lakes.
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