Guides
Sea fishing in Portugal, explained
Rules, permits and places to fish, in plain English.
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Getting started
Do I need a licence to fish in Portugal?
Who needs one, and what counts as recreational sea fishing.
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Getting started
Saltwater vs freshwater fishing licences
DGRM issues sea fishing licences; ICNF handles freshwater licences. We currently offer sea fishing licences for mainland Portugal only.
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Getting started
Why buy your permit through easyfishingpermit?
The official portal vs us: what’s different, and what stays the same.
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Getting started
On foot, boat or underwater: which permit do I need?
The four licence types and the three periods, compared.
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Rules
Minimum sizes and catch limits
How much you can keep, and which fish must go back.
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Where you can’t fish: protected areas and closed seasons
Marine reserves, bathing zones and seasonal bans.
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Spearfishing in Portugal: the rules
Equipment, depth, times and safety buoys.
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Inspections and fines: what to carry
What to have on you if you’re checked.
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Where to fish
What fish can I catch in Portugal?
Common species along the coast, and when they’re around.
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Where to fish
Best sea fishing spots in Portugal
From the Algarve cliffs to the northern beaches.