Sea Fishing from Blanes - Costa Brava
Hire a boat at the Port of Blanes and head out fishing in the waters of the Costa Brava. Sea bass, gilt-head bream, greater amberjack and more. Boats with and without licence to suit your experience level. Bring your gear and we'll provide the boat.
Why fish from Blanes
Strategic location
Blanes sits at the point where the coastline changes character: sandy Maresme beaches to the south, the rocky Costa Brava to the north. This transition creates an exceptional diversity of marine habitats for fishing: sandy bottoms, seagrass meadows, rocky formations and open waters, all reachable within 30 minutes of leaving port.
Comfortable, well-equipped port
The Port of Blanes has free parking, a marine fuel station and shops where you can buy fresh bait. Leave the harbour and within 10 minutes you're in productive fishing grounds. On your return, you can clean your catch and eat at the port restaurants.
Species variety
The waters off Blanes are home to a wide diversity of species. Close to shore you'll find sea bass, gilt-head bream, white seabream and picarel. A little further out in open water, greater amberjack, bonito and dentex. In autumn and winter, squid jigging is excellent.
Extended season
Although the boat rental season runs from April to October, each month brings its own fishing opportunities. Spring for gilt-head bream, summer for greater amberjack, autumn for squid and dentex. There is always something to catch in Blanes.
Species you can catch in Blanes
Sea Bass (Dicentrarchus labrax)
Gilt-Head Bream (Sparus aurata)
Greater Amberjack (Seriola dumerili)
Common Dentex (Dentex dentex)
Squid (Loligo vulgaris)
Recommended boats for fishing
Licensed boats
Greater range and autonomy
- Access to more distant fishing areas (5+ miles)
- More power for trolling and jigging
- Ample space for fishing gear
- Able to go out in rougher seas
Recommended for experienced anglers wanting to fish in open waters.
License-free boats
Coastal fishing (up to 2 miles)
- No boating license required
- Fuel included in the price
- Perfect for bottom fishing in coves
- Ideal for beginners to boat fishing
Recommended for light recreational fishing near the coast.
Fishing spots from Blanes
Sa Palomera Rocks
10 minutes from the port
Target: Sea bass, white seabream, picarel
The rocky formations off Sa Palomera are a classic for coastal spinning. Depths of 5-15 meters with plenty of marine life.
Cala Bona - Cala Sant Francesc Area
15-20 minutes from the port
Target: Gilt-head bream, dentex, octopus
Mixed rock and sand bottoms between 10-25 meters. Excellent for bottom fishing with natural bait.
Open Waters off Blanes
30-45 minutes from the port
Target: Greater amberjack, bonito, mahi-mahi
3-5 miles from the coast, depths of 40-80 meters. Only accessible with licensed boats. Jigging and trolling.
Fishing regulations and rules
Fishing licence required
To fish at sea from a boat you need the maritime recreational fishing licence from the Generalitat de Catalunya. You can obtain it online at gencat.cat for approximately €14, valid for 2 years.
Catch limits
- Maximum 5 kg per person per day
- If a single fish exceeds 5 kg, it counts as your quota
- Maximum 2 rods per person
Main minimum sizes
- Sea bass: 36 cm
- Gilt-head bream: 20 cm
- Dentex: 35 cm
- Greater amberjack: 40 cm
Prohibited areas
Fishing is prohibited in marked bathing areas, marine reserves and inside harbours. Always respect marker buoys and protected zones.
Fishing gear: bring your own
What to bring
- Rods and reels (spinning, jigging or bottom fishing)
- Lures, weights and hooks
- Fresh bait (available at port shops)
- Cool box with ice for your catch
- Fishing pliers and a knife
Where to buy bait in Blanes
Near the Port of Blanes there are several chandleries where you can buy fresh bait (American worm, Korean worm, shrimp) and basic fishing gear. We recommend buying bait on the day of your trip for maximum freshness.
Recommendations
Bring sunscreen, plenty of water, a cap and polarised sunglasses (they help spot fish in the water). A long-sleeved shirt protects you from the sun during fishing hours. Don't forget your fishing licence, printed or on your phone.