Andorra Abolishes Fishing Card Requirement for Anglers

The Andorran government has approved the abolition of the fishing card, confirming it will no longer be issued or required for anglers to practice fishing in the country's waters.

The unanimous decision came from the Fishing Monitoring Commission, reached in consensus with the Andorran Hunting and Fishing Federation (FACIP). It responds to advances in identification systems, including official fishing and hunting licences and the Digital Wallet, rendering the separate card redundant. This follows the elimination of the hunting card several months earlier.

Government officials stated the change aims to streamline administrative procedures and phase out obsolete requirements, without compromising controls or aquatic environment protections. Existing measures—such as seasonal limits, catch quotas, digital monitoring, and field inspections—will continue to safeguard fish stocks and ecosystems.

The update aligns with broader revisions to fishing rules outlined in the Fishing and Aquatic Environment Management Law, easing access to Andorra's rivers and lakes while upholding sustainability.