Information · Wild water fishing · Fishing permit

Where do I get the permit?

A tutorial for each type of permit in Romania. If you don't know which one applies to you, see “Which permit do I need?” first.

The ANADSPA (formerly ANPA) recreational fishing permit

The Danube and its branches (outside the Delta), the Black Sea and all public waters not contracted by associations.

The anglers' association permit (AJVPS / AVPS / APS / club)

Public rivers and lakes contracted from ANADSPA (formerly ANPA) by an association -- most hill and mountain waters, many reservoirs.

Forestry Directorate permit (Romsilva)

Glacial lakes and mountain reservoirs, and mountain rivers contracted by the county forestry directorates (Retezat, Făgăraș, Parâng, Apuseni etc.).

The ARBDD permit (Danube Delta)

All waters in the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve: the Danube's branches in the Delta, the channels, the lakes and the lagoons (Razim-Sinoe).

Private lakes -- no state permit

Privately run lakes, ponds and reservoirs, with their own fishing fee.