Fishing on La Palma 2026 – From Shore to Deep Sea
La Palma has a lot to offer anglers: a deep coastline that drops to 1,000 metres within just 3 kilometres of the shore, rich Atlantic waters and a tradition of fishing that goes back centuries.
Fishing Licence: Mandatory from 2026
An official fishing licence (Licencia de Pesca, Class 3 for shore fishing) is required. It costs approx. 15–16 euros, is valid for 3 years and can be obtained online via the Gobierno de Canarias portal or in person at the Cabildo.
Deep Sea: Big Game Fishing
From May to September the pelagic waters off La Palma are at full activity. Blue Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo and Dorado – the deep waters off the west coast are among the best fishing grounds in the Canary Islands.
Tour Operators for Fishing Trips
| Bluewater Adventure (Tazacorte) | WhatsApp / Tel: +49 172 4364424 – Big Game Fishing, Spearfishing, Private charter |
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| La Palma Experience (Tazacorte) | Tel: +34 697 12 76 68 – Coastal and offshore fishing trips |
Shore Fishing: What Is Permitted
When shore fishing from La Palma’s black lava beaches, rocks, and harbour moles, bream, grouper, sea bass and barracuda are among the most common catches. A daily catch limit of approximately 4 kg applies per person.
Other Things to Know
Spearfishing underwater is banned in certain protected zones on La Palma. Bluewater Adventure also offers spearfishing in permitted areas – enquire directly for current zone maps.
Practical Tip for Shore Anglers
Anyone shore fishing on La Palma should check the current minimum catch sizes (Talla Mínima) for each species in advance. These are set by the Gobierno de Canarias and updated annually.
The Water off La Palma: Why It’s So Good
La Palma sits at the edge of the open North Atlantic, and its underwater topography is a rarity for anglers: the seabed drops to over 1,000 metres within just a few kilometres of shore. This brings deep-sea species unusually close to the coast.
Combining Fishing and Diving
In addition to fishing tours, Bluewater Adventure also offers spearfishing – underwater spearfishing in permitted zones. For those who want to do both, combined trips are available on request.
Fish Kitchen and Catch
Anyone who has caught their own fish can have it prepared at almost any restaurant on La Palma (just say ‘Cocinan mi pescado’ – they cook my fish). Many fish restaurants in Tazacorte and Puerto Naos actively encourage this.
Conclusion:
From a shoreside ray-fishing night to a marlin day on the Atlantic – La Palma has something for every angler.
Check the licence requirements, and fishing on La Palma is straightforward and rewarding.
Frequently Asked Questions
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This article is based on the on-the-ground knowledge of the Gequo editorial team – publishers of the Reisezeit hiking guides and operators of Sunhikes.com. Last updated: May 2026
