In Ticino, as in the rest of Switzerland, fishing in public waters requires a license and the completing and submission of catch statistics.
The tourist fishing license does not require a SaNa license and can be issued for 2 or 7 days. Details in the PDF information on the side.
In Ticino, you can obtain your license and statistics booklet in traditional paper format or in digital format via the Pesca TI mobile app. Further information on digital licenses (see also flyer): www.ti.ch/pesca - Sportello - Patente
Information about mobile APP Pesca TI:
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Paper fishing licenses can be obtained from local tourist boards and municipal registrars (see PDF “Point of sales_2026”).
How can I obtain a digital fishing license?
Patente digitale - Pesca (DT) - Repubblica e Cantone Ticino
GENERAL INFORMATION - TOURIST FISHING LICENSE 2026
On the side you will find the information regarding 2026.
