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Fishing licence in Argentina: what anglers need

In Argentina, fishing is regulated by the provinces and the national parks. In Patagonia (Neuquén, Río Negro, Chubut and national parks) you need a shared fishing permit, with separate prices for visitors. Rivers there are mostly catch and release.

Checked on 15.10.2026 against official sources. Not legal advice.

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Do you need a licence for sea fishing in Argentina?

There is no national rule for the sea; the coastal provinces are responsible. Buenos Aires province requires a sport fishing licence; its page does not say whether it covers the sea. not confirmed yet

Source: Provincia de Buenos Aires, Obtenga su licencia de pesca deportiva (abgerufen 15.10.2026)

Do you need a licence for freshwater fishing in Argentina?

In Patagonia a shared personal permit from Neuquén, Río Negro, Chubut and the national parks applies. You must carry it with ID. The 2025/26 season ran from Nov 1, 2025 to May 1, 2026.

Source: Parques Nacionales, Resolución 417/2025, Reglamento General de Pesca Deportiva Continental

How much is a fishing licence in Argentina?

Patagonia, 2025/26 season, non-residents: day ARS 50,000, 10 days ARS 140,000, season ARS 280,000. Trolling costs extra: day ARS 20,000, 10 days ARS 40,000, season ARS 80,000. We have not yet read prices for 2026/27.

Source: Resolución 417/2025, Nr. 3 (abgerufen 15.10.2026)

Where do you buy a fishing licence for Argentina?

Electronic permits with a QR code are accepted. The national parks are to switch to online sales.

Source: Resolución 417/2025, Art. 4 und Reglamento Nr. 2 (abgerufen 15.10.2026)

What about children, teens and seniors?

In Patagonia the permit is free only for residents: over 65, retirees, children up to 12 and people with disabilities. There is no reduced category for non-residents.

Source: Resolución 417/2025, Nr. 3 (abgerufen 15.10.2026)

What applies to visitors from abroad?

Non-residents buy categories E-D (day), E-10 (10 days) or E-T (season). Only these categories are valid across all four jurisdictions.

Source: Resolución 417/2025, Nr. 3 und 4 (abgerufen 15.10.2026)

Which catch and take-home rules apply?

In rivers and streams, including inflows, outflows and 200 m of lake shore, release all fish. Only artificial lures with one hook are allowed, barbless in release waters. In lakes you may keep one fish per day from Dec 1, 2025 to Mar 31, 2026. In national parks all native species are released.

Source: Resolución 417/2025, Nr. 10, 13, 17, 18 (abgerufen 15.10.2026)

What else should you know?

Fishing in daylight only. Atlantic salmon must always be released; carp may be taken without limit. Santa Cruz, Tierra del Fuego and the northern provinces (for example Corrientes for dorado) have their own permits. not confirmed yet

Source: Resolución 417/2025, Nr. 6, 11, 12 (abgerufen 15.10.2026)

Official licence pages by state or region

Each state or region sells its own licence. These are the official agency pages.

Not confirmed yet

Patagonia figures apply to 2025/26; the 2026/27 season is expected to start on Nov 1, 2026, new resolution not yet read. Santa Cruz, Tierra del Fuego, Corrientes, Entre Ríos and sea fishing not checked against official sources.

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