French Fishing License Prices
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All cards are officially processed through the national network of fishing federations FNPF (cartedepeche.fr). Your official PDF license arrives within 1-2 business days.
French fishing licence (carte de pêche)
1 day
€29.99
The daily card is valid only in the département you choose in the order.
- Valid in the département of your choice
- Rivers and lakes — 1st and 2nd category waters
- Official PDF delivered by email
- Valid 1 day
- Processed within 1–2 business days
French fishing licence (carte de pêche)
7 days
€54.99
- Valid in 91 reciprocal départements (EHGO, CHI, URNE)
- Rivers and lakes — 1st and 2nd category waters
- Official PDF delivered by email
- 7 consecutive days
- Processed within 1–2 business days
French fishing licence (carte de pêche)
Annual · 18+
€139.99
The annual card is valid until 31 December of the year of issue.
- Valid in 91 reciprocal départements (EHGO, CHI, URNE)
- Rivers and lakes — 1st and 2nd category waters
- Up to 4 rods in 2nd-category waters
- Official PDF delivered by email
- Valid until 31 December
- Processed within 1–2 business days
Junior French fishing licence (carte mineure)
annual · under 18
€39.99
For young anglers under 18 on 1 January of the card year. Children under 12 can use the cheaper Découverte card.
- Valid in 91 reciprocal départements (EHGO, CHI, URNE)
- Rivers and lakes — 1st and 2nd category waters
- Up to 4 rods in 2nd-category waters
- Official PDF delivered by email
- Valid until 31 December
- Processed within 1–2 business days
Kids French fishing licence (carte découverte)
annual · under 12
€14.99
For children under 12 on 1 January of the card year. Every angler in France needs their own card, even kids. Fishing with a single rod.
- Valid in 91 reciprocal départements (EHGO, CHI, URNE)
- Rivers and lakes — 1st and 2nd category waters
- Fishing with 1 rod
- Official PDF delivered by email
- Valid until 31 December
- Processed within 1–2 business days
Women's French fishing licence (découverte femme)
annual · women
€59.99
Discounted annual card for women. Fishing with a single rod.
- Valid in 91 reciprocal départements (EHGO, CHI, URNE)
- Rivers and lakes — 1st and 2nd category waters
- Fishing with 1 rod
- Official PDF delivered by email
- Valid until 31 December
- Processed within 1–2 business days
Sea angler registration (RECFishing)
Sea · 12 months
€19.99
Sea fishing in France is free; since Feb 2026 registration is mandatory to target listed species. The registration itself is free of charge at the authority — our price is a service fee for handling it. Declaring catches after registration remains your duty.
- The whole French coast — Atlantic and Mediterranean
- Mandatory to target seabass, pollack, mackerel and other listed species
- Official PDF delivered by email
- Valid 12 months
- Processed within 1–2 business days
What's Included in Every Fishing License
- Official federation fee (paid directly to the French fishing federation)
- Professional processing fee (handling the documents and application on your behalf)
- Membership in the local fishing association (AAPPMA), included with the carte de pêche
- PDF delivery to your email within 1-2 business days
- Customer support for any questions
- Full validity from the date of issue
Why Use Our Service?
| Our Service | On Your Own | |
|---|---|---|
| Language | 21 languages available | French only |
| Clarity | Clear, simple form | Standard official form |
| Processing | We fill in and submit it for you | You handle everything yourself |
| Translation | In 21 languages | French |
| Support | We're happy to help | No assistance |
Incredible Value
With the annual interfederal card, a day on the water works out to less than €0.40. Fish as often as you like across 91 départements full of rivers, canals, and lakes.