Fishing Licenses

Here is a summary of the current laws for the practice of sport fishing and Fishing Licenses.

The sport fishing license enables the holder to catch one or more species in a determined area according to the established rules.

Licenses are granted by the Servicio Nacional de Pesca (Sernapesca); they are personal and non-transferable, and they must be carried during the practice of the sport, in case it is required by an official of the service, ad-honorem inspectors, or navy or police personnel, according to the jurisdiction of each of these institutions.

There are three types of license, according to the place where it is practiced: Continental Waters (comprising terrestrial and inland waters); Maritime Waters (comprising sea territory and the exclusive economic zone), and Protected Areas (Rivers Cuimilahue, Pescado and Sur).

Licenses are valid for a year from date of issue. To obtain them, it is necessary to show your identity card or passport.

The license will indicate the applicant's full name, identity card or passport number, nationality, allowed fishing areas, allowed species for capture, and other conditions for use.

Individuals and dependents or partners of legal institutions devoted to education, instruction or guidance in activities related to sport fishing must hold the corresponding license granted by Sernapesca.

LICENSES PRICES According to the General Law of Fishing and aquaculture and its modifications, any person who wishes to carry out sport fishing activities, must hold a license allowing him to do so, with the personal equipment established by the corresponding regulation. (D.S. Nº 539, from 1995, MINECON). Sport fishing licenses may be acquired at the offices of SERNAPESCA and those places it determines. At present, there are two types of license: for Chilean citizens and for foreigners. LICENSE PRICES (Valid until Apr 4th 2000) Continental Waters I to IV V to VIII IX to XII Protected Areas (Rivers: Pescado, Cuimilahue, South and their attributaries) Licence for foreigners $ 1.210 $ 1.810 $ 2.410 $ 9.640   $ 6.640 USD 2 USD 3 USD 4 USD 17   USD 12