{"id":20247,"date":"2026-06-23T08:40:23","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T08:40:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lopesan.com\/blog\/donde-pescar-gran-canaria\/"},"modified":"2026-06-23T08:47:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T08:47:13","slug":"where-to-fish-gran-canaria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lopesan.com\/blog\/en\/where-to-fish-gran-canaria\/","title":{"rendered":"Best places to go fishing in Gran Canaria\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you are looking for the best places to go fishing in Gran Canaria<\/strong>, you’re not alone! At the Lopesan Group blog, we would like to provide you with a list of the most recommended harbours on the island<\/strong> for enjoying this sporting activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This Canary Island is not only a destination known for its paradisiacal white-sand beaches<\/strong>, such as Las Canteras, or natural pools like those found in La Laja<\/strong>, south of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. As you navigate its waters, you will also encounter an incredible marine biodiversity<\/strong>. Would you like to know more?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s go fishing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What species can you find in Gran Canaria? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The biodiversity of the Canary Islands archipelago is among the richest in the world, with more than 700 species of fish and 1,500 species of molluscs<\/strong>. Gran Canaria is one of the privileged islands that benefits from this marine diversity, making it an unrivalled destination for fishing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the native species<\/strong> that you can find in the different fishing spots around Gran Canaria include Atlantic horse mackerel (jurel), roquera seabream (sama roquera), Canary wrasse (vieja), grouper (mero), wreckfish (cherne), common dentex (medregal), anchovy (anchete)<\/strong> and black seabream (bocanegra)<\/strong>, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of these species enrich the marine fauna of Gran Canaria<\/strong> and form an essential part of the island\u2019s gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many renowned chefs and restaurants use these native varieties to prepare delicious fish dishes<\/strong> in different ways: boiled, in casseroles, grilled or cooked on a hotplate. Just thinking about it is enough to make your mouth water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this and many other reasons, both locals and tourists venture into these waters hoping to catch some of these native species<\/strong> and prepare a delicious meal for dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Recreational boat fishing is one of the most popular activities in Gran Canaria.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Types of recreational fishing licences in Gran Canaria <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before providing more information about where to fish in Gran Canaria, you should bear in mind that to carry out this activity you must apply for or hold a specific type of fishing licence<\/strong>. In the Canary Islands, there are three categories of licences:<\/p>\n\n\n\n