Croatia is a country rich in fishing opportunities. For the angler there are varous small and bigger fish to be caught all along the Adriatic Coast , as well as various fresh water fish species in many of the rivers and lakes. Local people in Croatia have long fishing tradition so it will always be somebody to give visitor info and tip where and how to fish.

In order to fish in Croatia , it is necessary to have a fishing licence or fishing permit that is obtainable from croatian local offices or travel agents. You just pay the set fee and off you go. There is no age limit for fishing n Croatia.

Before embarking on a fishing expedition it is necessary to obtain a license. To obtain a license it is necessary to present proof of identity (passport, driver's license etc.) Licenses are issued by tourist agencies and offices in all towns along the coast.

Licenses are issued for recreational angling, underwater spear-gun fishing, hand trolling, long lining and tuna fishing. The whole Adriatic Sea is open for fishing and special limitations are applied in aquatoria of national parks (Kornati, Brijuni, Krka, Mljet), and for some smaller locations.

Cost of license varies according to whether one requires a daily, weekly or monthly license.
Allowed fishing tackle and equipment

1. Fishing tackle

- fishing-line, in all up to two (2) pieces, with three (3) hooks on each rod at the most,
- fishing line with lead weight, in all up to two (2) pieces, with three (3) hooks on each line at the most,
- fishing-line for trailing or hand-trolling, in all up to two (2) pieces, with three (3) hooks on each hand-roll at the most,
- fishing-line with a hook for catching cephalopods, in all up to two (2) pieces,

2. Spear-fishing gun : spear-fishing gun, in all up to two (2) pieces.

Licenses for performing of recreation-sports fishing at sea for Croatian or foreign citizens are issued:

1. - for one (1) day,
2. - for three (3) days,
3. - for seven (7) days,
4. - for thirty (30) days,
5. - for the current calendar year (annual licenses).
Licenses for one (1), three (3), seven (7) and thirty (30) days are issued to Croatian and foreign citizens.

Daily licenses are issued specially for fishing with the use of angling fishing tackle, and particularly for fishing with the use of the spear-fishing gun.

The amount of the compensation for daily licenses in case of which it is allowed to fish only with the use of angling fishing tackle:

1. - 60.00 kunas for a license for one (1) day,
2. - 150.00 kunas for a license for three (3) days,
3. - 250.00 kunas for a license for seven (7) days,
4. - 500.00 kunas for a license for thirty (30) days.

The amount of the compensation for daily licenses in case of which it is allowed to fish only with the use of a spear-fishing gun:

1. - 60.00 kunas for a license for one (1) day,
2. - 150.00 kunas for a license for three (3) days,
3. - 250.00 kunas for a license for seven (7) days,
4. - 500.00 kunas for a license for thirty (30) days.

Croatia is a country rich in fishing opportunities. For the angler there are varous small and bigger fish to be caught all along the Adriatic Coast , as well as various fresh water fish species in many of the rivers and lakes. Local people in Croatia have long fishing tradition so it will always be somebody to give visitor info and tip where and how to fish.

In order to fish in Croatia , it is necessary to have a fishing licence or fishing permit that is obtainable from croatian local offices or travel agents. You just pay the set fee and off you go. There is no age limit for fishing n Croatia.

Before embarking on a fishing expedition it is necessary to obtain a license. To obtain a license it is necessary to present proof of identity (passport, driver's license etc.) Licenses are issued by tourist agencies and offices in all towns along the coast.

Licenses are issued for recreational angling, underwater spear-gun fishing, hand trolling, long lining and tuna fishing. The whole Adriatic Sea is open for fishing and special limitations are applied in aquatoria of national parks (Kornati, Brijuni, Krka, Mljet), and for some smaller locations.

Cost of license varies according to whether one requires a daily, weekly or monthly license.
Allowed fishing tackle and equipment

1. Fishing tackle

- fishing-line, in all up to two (2) pieces, with three (3) hooks on each rod at the most,
- fishing line with lead weight, in all up to two (2) pieces, with three (3) hooks on each line at the most,
- fishing-line for trailing or hand-trolling, in all up to two (2) pieces, with three (3) hooks on each hand-roll at the most,
- fishing-line with a hook for catching cephalopods, in all up to two (2) pieces,

2. Spear-fishing gun : spear-fishing gun, in all up to two (2) pieces.

Licenses for performing of recreation-sports fishing at sea for Croatian or foreign citizens are issued:

1. - for one (1) day,
2. - for three (3) days,
3. - for seven (7) days,
4. - for thirty (30) days,
5. - for the current calendar year (annual licenses).
Licenses for one (1), three (3), seven (7) and thirty (30) days are issued to Croatian and foreign citizens.

Daily licenses are issued specially for fishing with the use of angling fishing tackle, and particularly for fishing with the use of the spear-fishing gun.

The amount of the compensation for daily licenses in case of which it is allowed to fish only with the use of angling fishing tackle:

1. - 60.00 kunas for a license for one (1) day,
2. - 150.00 kunas for a license for three (3) days,
3. - 250.00 kunas for a license for seven (7) days,
4. - 500.00 kunas for a license for thirty (30) days.

The amount of the compensation for daily licenses in case of which it is allowed to fish only with the use of a spear-fishing gun:

1. - 60.00 kunas for a license for one (1) day,
2. - 150.00 kunas for a license for three (3) days,
3. - 250.00 kunas for a license for seven (7) days,
4. - 500.00 kunas for a license for thirty (30) days.