Fishing In Spain - Costa Brava

If you like fishing, then you already know that the fishing in Spain is very good and very varied, but many don't know about the great fishing along the beautiful coastline of the Costa Brava...

From beach fishing, to river fishing, to rock fishing in it’s numerous coves to deep sea fishing. There are a lot of different angling experiences on offer here.

Beach Fishing

Beach fishing on the Costa Brava

For some great beach fishing head to the mouth of the River Ter at the end of Platja de la Pletera at L’Estartit.

Freshwater Fishing - River and Lake

River fishing on the Costa Brava

Girona is a top fishing spot (barbel and carp) - where the River Onyar meets the River Ter in the Pedret neighbourbood.

Lake Banyols is good for carp and pike fishing.

For fly fishing head to the River Segre in the Pyrenees.

Deep Sea Fishing

Deep sea fishing in Spain on the Costa Brava

Deep sea fishing is particular popular along the Barcelona coast at Masnou, Premia de Mar, Mataro, Arenys de Mar and Malgrat de Mar (between Barcelona and Blanes).

Licenses for Recreational Fishing in Catalonia

If you take a fishing tour the operator will have all the correct licences and you wont need to worry, but if you are planning on fishing on your own (whether inland or marine), you will need to sort out a licence either online or from any fishing tackle shop.

For surface water fishing (inland or sea fishing) you will need a surface waters recreational fishing license (Llicència de pesca recreativa de superfície)

For underwater fishing (you can only snorkel doing this, using scuba diving equipment is not allowed) you need an underwater fishing licence (Llicència de pesca subaquàtica)  

For more information on fishing licences visit the Generalitat de Catalunya website.

Deep Sea Fishing Boat Charters

Big Game Fishing!

Fancy an exciting day out on the high seas? Whether it's the glory of landing a predator fish you're after or just a tasty fish for dinner. Experience deep sea fishing off the coast of Barcelona in this ultimate day out of adventure...(read more)

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