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Curonian Lagoon
Pike + Pike-perchhuge brackish lagoon
Europe · Fishing World Guide
Lithuania.
Fishing in Lithuania 2026: Permits, Best Spots, Charters & Costs
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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 2 EUR/day. Annual ticket: From 15 EUR. Special waters: Extra permit.
›All license details
- Where to apply?
- Online at zuvininkystelapa.lt or at tackle shops.
- Cost
- Basic license: From 2 EUR/day. Annual ticket: From 15 EUR. Special waters: Extra permit.
- Validity
- Day, month or annual tickets
- Available online?
- Yes
Lithuania offers affordable fishing with surprisingly good waters. The Curonian Lagoon is unique — a huge brackish water lagoon on the Baltic Sea. Online system is simple and cheap.
When to go?
The season at a glance.
Best season
Pike/Zander: May-November. Curonian Lagoon: Spring/Autumn. Ice fishing: Winter.
Where to fish?
The top waters.
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Wels Catfish + AspLithuania's largest river
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Trakai Lake District
Pike + Perchscenically attractive
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Baltic Sea Coast
Sea Trout + Codpopular coastal grounds
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Drūkšiai Lake
Pike + Pike-perchone of the largest and deepest lakes
What's biting?
Your target species.
The rules.
Four things you need to know.
Closed seasons
Closed seasons
Pike: February-April. Zander: April-May. Salmon: Varies by river.
Catch limits
Catch limits
Pike: 3/day. Zander: 3/day. Perch: 10/day. Carp: 3/day.
Prohibited methods
Prohibited methods
Live baitfish restricted. Nets prohibited for recreational anglers.
Catch & release
Catch & release
Allowed and increasingly common.
What does it cost?
2 €
License
2 EUR/day or 15 EUR/year. Extremely affordable!
80-200 €
Guide per day
80-200 EUR/day.
20-40 €
Daily budget
Budget: 20-40 EUR (very affordable!). Comfort: 80-150 EUR.
Bite times
The best fishing times — free.
Best fishing times
·Lithuania55.17°, 23.88°
🎣 Live catches in litauen
5 verified catches
When are they biting?
24-hour bite time · litauen
Based on: 5 verified catches
NOW 0% · 3:00
04:00
100%
Sunrise
08:00
100%
Morning
09:00
100%
Morning
Catch statistics
Top catch species
Perch
2 · 40%
Pike
1 · 20%
Carp
1 · 20%
Cod
1 · 20%
Best conditions
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1006
1014
1022+
0481216+
↑ Pressure (hPa)Wind (m/s) →
Plan your trip.
Everything in one place.
All the details
The fine print.
License in detail
Online at zuvininkystelapa.lt or at tackle shops. — Lithuania offers affordable fishing with surprisingly good waters. The Curonian Lagoon is unique — a huge brackish water lagoon on the Baltic Sea. Online system is simple and cheap.
Rules in detail
The Curonian Lagoon is one of the largest lagoons in Europe — pike, zander and perch in moderation! UNESCO World Heritage (Curonian Spit).
Freshwater
Curonian Lagoon (brackish water), Nemunas and thousands of lakes. Excellent predator fishing!
Saltwater
90 km Baltic Sea coast. Sea trout and cod. Klaipeda as base.
Equipment
Tackle shops in Vilnius and Klaipeda. Basic equipment available.
Guides
Curonian Lagoon guide: 100-200 EUR/day. Predator guide: 80-150 EUR.
Getting there
Flight to Vilnius or Klaipeda. Rental car. Compact country.
Safety
Safe country. Curonian Lagoon: Watch wind and waves. Winter: Cold!
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 25, 2026
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