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Fishing in
Italy 2026.
Fishing License & Permit · Fishing Times · Waters & Fish Species · Cost Overview
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·Italy41.90°, 12.50°
Trip types in Italien
01
Fishing License & Permit
- License required?
- Yes
- Where to apply?
- Hotels, tobacconists, gas stations, specialist shops
- Cost
- 13-25 EUR for 3 months (Type D for foreigners: 13 EUR, Lake Maggiore: 14 EUR, tourists: approx. 25 EUR)
- Validity
- 3 months
- Available online?
- No
Details may vary by region - contact local authorities before your fishing trip. Sea fishing: No license required in some areas (permitted from 8:00 PM to 7:00 AM).
Book fishing tours in Italy
Guided tours with local experts — recommended by locals
02
Rules & Regulations
- Closed seasons
- Vary by region and fish species to protect stocks and spawning
- Catch limits
- Vary by region and fish species
- Prohibited methods
- Not specified in research
- Catch & Release
- Not specified in research
Fishing in Italy is heavily regulated at the federal level. ALWAYS check the local rules of the respective province! What is permitted in Lombardy may be prohibited in Veneto.
03
Waters & Fish Species
Top waters
- —Gardasee (Pike, Pike-perch, Perch, Trout)
- —Lago Maggiore (large Karpfen, Trout)
- —Po-River (Wels up to 70 kg, Carp, Pike-perch)
- —Comer Lake (large fish populations)
- —Val di Sole/Trentino (120+ km Flüsse with Marble Troutn, Streamforellen, Saiblingen)
Target fish
Freshwater
Lake Garda, Lake Maggiore, Po River, Lake Como, Val di Sole with excellent fish populations
Saltwater
Sea bream, red mullet, porgy at harbors and jetties; sea bream, sea bass, dentex a few km offshore
Starting from300 EUR / day
Best season: Not specified in research
04
Practical Information
- Equipment
- Float fishing popular: light float, 0.15 mm line, hook size 12-14, dough/bread as bait. Jetty fishing: freshwater rod with appropriate line strength. Tackle shops at many lakes for buying/renting.
- Fishing guides
- Professional fishing guides available for guided tours
- Transport
- Highway tolls raised in 2026 - particularly affects holidaymakers with long distances
- Safety
- Authorities carry out frequent inspections - always carry your fishing permit. Italian fines sometimes higher than in Germany.
- Customs & taking fish home
- Contact tourism authorities before your fishing trip for information on regulations and prohibited fishing spots
05
Cost Overview
License fees
13-25 EUR for 3 months
Guide prices
150-300 EUR for a half-day tour
Daily budget
50-100 EUR (fishing permit 13-25 EUR, boat fishing permit 10-20 EUR, FIPSAS annual membership approx. 30 EUR, day ticket private lakes 10-25 EUR). Accommodation 50-100 EUR, meals 30-50 EUR
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