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Fishing in
Greece 2026.
Fishing License & Permit · Fishing Times · Waters & Fish Species · Cost Overview
🌙Fishing Times 2026Best fishing times
·Greece39.07°, 21.82°
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Fishing License & Permit
- License required?
- No
- Where to apply?
- Shore fishing in seas, lakes, and rivers - no license required
- Cost
- Free for shore fishing
- Validity
- Unlimited
- Available online?
- No
During main spawning periods (early April to late May) there is a general fishing ban in inland waters. Regional differences apply - local administrations set closed seasons.
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Rules & Regulations
- Closed seasons
- Billfish protected in May; salmonids December - February; all other fish April - May in inland waters; closed seasons may vary by region
- Catch limits
- Bluefin tuna: generally prohibited; billfish such as blue marlin and swordfish: protected in May
- Prohibited methods
- Catching mussels of any kind, snails, crustaceans (crabs, spiny lobsters, lobsters), starfish, seahorses, and sea cucumbers is prohibited
- Catch & Release
- No specific information available
Greece is relaxed about fishing. On the islands and along the coast, tourists often fish informally. Respect local fishermen and their fishing grounds.
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Waters & Fish Species
Top waters
- —Kreta - Ägäis (Grey Mullet, Sea Bream)
- —Kos - felsige Bayen (diverse Saltwaterfische)
- —Korfu - Offshore (Swordfish, BigGame)
- —Santorini - Coastal waters (Bluefin Tuna, Sea Bass, Bonito)
- —Polifitu-Lake - Binnengewässer (Wels über 2 Meter)
Target fish
Freshwater
Lakes such as Polyfytos and Limni Aliakmonas for catfish fishing; observe closed seasons
Saltwater
Mediterranean and Aegean Sea with rocky coves and coastal zones; fishable year-round
No information available
Best season: Summer up to 10 km offshore for bluefin tuna; mild year-round
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Practical Information
- Equipment
- Soft rod with float rig for coastal fishing; spearfishing equipment for billfish; natural bait such as mussels and squid meat
- Fishing guides
- Consult local port authorities and harbor police for permits
- Transport
- Boats required for big game fishing; boat fishing requires a permit from port authorities
- Safety
- Clarify with local authorities on site; contact harbor police for boat fishing
- Customs & taking fish home
- Greece offers free shore fishing for tourists and locals
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Cost Overview
License fees
Shore fishing: free; boat fishing: 2026 prices not available - inquire locally
Guide prices
No information available
Daily budget
Shore fishing: minimal; boat fishing: variable depending on local fees
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