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Gauja
SalmonSea TroutNational Park
Europe · Fishing World Guide
Latvia.
Fishing in Latvia 2026 — Licenses, Regulations & Best Spots
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target species
Yes
license needed
May–Nov
best season
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Do you need a license?
License
Yes.
Basic license: From 3 EUR/day. Salmon rivers: Extra permit 15-30 EUR/day.
›All license details
- Where to apply?
- Online at manakarte.lv or at fishing shops and tourist information centers.
- Cost
- Basic license: From 3 EUR/day. Salmon rivers: Extra permit 15-30 EUR/day.
- Validity
- Daily, monthly, or annual permits
- Available online?
- Yes
Latvia offers excellent fishing for salmon, sea trout, and pike at affordable prices. The Gauja and Salaca are renowned salmon rivers. Online licensing system is very user-friendly.
When to go?
The season at a glance.
Best season
Salmon: May-September. Sea trout: Autumn. Pike: May-November. Ice fishing: Winter.
Where to fish?
The top waters.
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Salaca
SalmonSea Troutnorthern section
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Gulf of Riga
Sea TroutFlatfish
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Kurzeme Coast
Baltic SeaSea Trout
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Lake Lubana
PikePike-perchlargest lake
What's biting?
Your target species.
The rules.
Four things you need to know.
Closed seasons
Closed seasons
Salmon/Sea trout: October-November (spawning). Pike: March-April. Zander: April-May.
Catch limits
Catch limits
Salmon: 1/day. Sea trout: 1/day. Pike: 3/day. Zander: 3/day.
Prohibited methods
Prohibited methods
Live baitfish restricted. Salmon rivers: Often fly or spinner only.
Catch & release
Catch & release
Permitted and recommended, especially for salmon and sea trout.
What does it cost?
3 €
License
3 EUR/day. Salmon rivers: 15-30 EUR/day extra.
100-250 €
Guide per day
100-250 EUR/day.
25-50 €
Daily budget
Budget: 25-50 EUR. Comfort: 100-200 EUR.
Bite times
The best fishing times — free.
Best fishing times
·Latvia56.88°, 24.60°
🎣 Live catches in lettland
5 verified catches
When are they biting?
24-hour bite time · lettland
Based on: 5 verified catches
NOW 0% · 3:00
01:00
100%
Sunrise
07:00
100%
Sunrise
14:00
100%
Midday
Catch statistics
Top catch species
Eel
1 · 20%
Salmon
1 · 20%
Sea Trout
1 · 20%
Flounder
1 · 20%
Pike
1 · 20%
Best conditions
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1006
1014
1022+
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Plan your trip.
Everything in one place.
All the details
The fine print.
License in detail
Online at manakarte.lv or at fishing shops and tourist information centers. — Latvia offers excellent fishing for salmon, sea trout, and pike at affordable prices. The Gauja and Salaca are renowned salmon rivers. Online licensing system is very user-friendly.
Rules in detail
Latvia's rivers have become cleaner and salmon populations are recovering. An emerging destination for salmon anglers!
Freshwater
Gauja and Salaca for salmon. Hundreds of lakes for pike and zander.
Saltwater
Baltic Sea coast and Gulf of Riga. Sea trout and flatfish.
Equipment
Fishing shops in Riga. Basic equipment available.
Guides
Salmon guide: 150-250 EUR/day. Pike guide: 100-200 EUR/day.
Getting there
Flight to Riga. Rental car. Compact country, short distances.
Safety
Safe country. Winter: Extremely cold. Ice fishing: Caution!
Customs & fish export
EU member: No restrictions.
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All information without guarantee. Always check with the official local authorities. Not legal advice. Last updated: April 1, 2026
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