Guides
Sea fishing in Portugal, explained
Rules, permits and places to fish, in plain English.
Getting started
Do I need a licence to fish in Portugal?
Who needs a sea fishing licence, what to carry and what to expect if you’re checked in mainland Portugal.
Getting started
Sea vs freshwater fishing licences in Portugal
Which licence you need, where to buy it, and how the rules differ for sea and freshwater fishing in mainland Portugal.
Getting started
Why buy your permit through easyfishinglicense?
The official portal vs us: what’s different, and what stays the same.
Rules
Minimum sizes and catch limits
How much you can keep, and which fish must go back.
Rules
Where you can’t fish: protected areas and closed seasons
Marine reserves, bathing zones and seasonal bans.
Rules
Spearfishing in Portugal: the rules
Licences, equipment, daylight hours and safety buoys for mainland Portugal.
Where to fish
What fish can I catch in Portugal?
Common mainland sea fish, their Portuguese names, where to find them and what to check before keeping your catch.