Fishing in Comunitat Valenciana, Spain

Fishing in Comunitat Valenciana

The Comunitat Valenciana's freshwater fishing centres on the Júcar and Turia river systems and their associated reservoir chains. The Embalse de Tous and Alarcón (shared with Castilla-La Mancha) hold strong carp, barbel and black bass populations. The Albufera de Valencia — Spain's largest coastal lagoon — holds eel, carp and mullet but fishing access is tightly regulated within the natural park.

Valencia is part of the interautonomous licence scheme. Permits for reservoir fishing are issued by the Conselleria de Medi Ambient i Canvi Climàtic. The Júcar and Cabriel rivers in the interior hold barbel and black bass. The Mediterranean coast provides sea fishing opportunities for bass, sea bream (dorada) and mullet without a licence from public fishing points.

Species present across Comunitat Valenciana's public waters include carp, barbel, black bass, eel, mullet, pike, zander. The exact mix varies by water type and area.

Fishing Licence & Permits in Comunitat Valenciana

Comunitat Valenciana is part of the 10-region interautonomous fishing licence scheme — a single Licencia de Pesca Interautonómica (~€25/year) covers fishing across all participating communities: Andalucía, Aragón, Asturias, Castilla-La Mancha, Castilla y León, Extremadura, Galicia, Madrid, Comunitat Valenciana and Murcia.

The interautonomous licence is available online via the MITECO portal (miteco.gob.es). You will need a valid passport number or NIE number to complete the application. The licence is delivered by email and is valid from 1 January to 31 December each year. Non-EU residents are welcome to apply.

In addition to the interautonomous licence, some designated trout rivers and protected reservoirs in Comunitat Valenciana require a sector-specific permit — check venue pages on PiscaMaps for links to local permit offices. Always carry both the interautonomous licence and any sector permit when fishing.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How many fishing venues are in Comunitat Valenciana?+
  PiscaMaps lists 828 public fishing venues in Comunitat Valenciana, Spain — 422 lakes and reservoirs, 124 rivers and 282 canals.
• Do I need a fishing licence to fish in Comunitat Valenciana?+
  Yes — anglers fishing in Comunitat Valenciana must hold a valid Licencia de Pesca. Comunitat Valenciana is part of the 10-region interautonomous scheme, meaning a single Licencia de Pesca Interautonómica (~€25/year, purchasable online via the MITECO portal) covers fishing across all ten participating communities. Some protected trout sectors and reservoirs require an additional local permit.
• What fish species can I catch in Comunitat Valenciana?+
  Public waters in Comunitat Valenciana hold Carp, Bream, Barbel, Eel, Black bass, Mullet. The exact species available vary by water type and venue — check individual venue pages for details.
• How far is Comunitat Valenciana from the UK for a fishing trip?+
  The most practical route from the UK is Brittany Ferries Portsmouth–Santander (around 24 hours) or Portsmouth–Bilbao (around 32 hours overnight). From Santander and Bilbao you can reach most of Spain's mainland comunidades by road — journey times range from 2 hours for Cantabria or País Vasco to 6–8 hours for Andalucía or Murcia. Alternatively, fly to a regional airport and hire a car.
• Can I buy a Spanish fishing licence online?+
  Yes — the interautonomous licence for Comunitat Valenciana can be purchased online via the MITECO (Ministry of Environment) website at miteco.gob.es. The licence costs approximately €25/year and is valid across all 10 participating comunidades. You will need a passport number or NIE number to complete the application.

Notable Lakes & Reservoirs in Comunitat Valenciana

Rivers & Canals in Comunitat Valenciana

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