Weather in Badajoz

Embalse de Orellana

Orellana is an excellent big carp water, with excellent backup sport for large bass and pike. Boats are also allowed between Cogolludo and the dam wall. A really exciting fishery! The fishing is free.

Species and Methods

• Carp. Some people say this is the best big carp fishery in Spain, with others suggesting it could someday be the best in Europe! Big fish abound, with carp to 20 kilos reported. All modern tactics and baits will work.
• Pike. Most people fish with artificals, with patterns resembling small pike quite successful. Fish in the 8 to 10 kilo bracket are common. A 23 kilo fish has been reported - who knows!? Expect up to 5 fish on a good day.
• Bass. If possible try jigs from a boat. Otherwise small spoons or mepps style lures will work. Fly fishing with small minnow paterns also works well.

Embalse de Garcia Sola

Free fishing for a variety of species is available here. The water has a grenish tint, quite unusual. It has seen better days, but the fishing is improving.

Species and Methods

• Carp. Fish average 3 to 4 kilos, but go to 11 kilos. Traditional baits such as potatoes and beans work a treat, as do worms. FIsh on the bottom with a few loose offerings if fishing baits like potaotes. Float fish with corn or bread for lots of smaller fish.
• Pike. Spoons or tobys in stroing, vibrant colours work weel. Most fish average around 2 kilos, but the odd pike to 7 kilos are also present.
• Bass. If possible try jigs from a boat. Otherwise small spoons or mepps style lures will work. Fly fishing with small minnow paterns also works well.
• Barbel. Fishmeal pastes are excellent, as are small halibut pellets. Fish these on a feeder with a fishmeal based groundbait for lots of fish.
• Pumpkinseed. Small pieces of worm on a whip or light waggler outfit will bring results.

Presa de Nogales

This is a really good pole water, with tench, barbel and carp on the cards. The surroundings are very beautiful. Fishing is free.

Species and Methods

• Carp. Big bags of carp avegaing 1 kilo are easy. Fish pellet, corn or maggot under a robust pole rig for plenty of action.
• Barbel. Fish the same baits as for the carp, but drop your bait onto the bottom.
• Tench. Fish to 2 kilos are common. Try worms or bread near the margins at dusk.
• Pardilla. Small pieces of worm on a light float or whip outfit will catch masses of these little fish.

Rio Gevora

The Rio Gevora is an extremely popular fishery for trout and barbel. The area is very pretty, but the number of anglers, espcecially at weekends, can make the place seem crowded. Free fishing.

Species and Methods

• Trout. Worms, worms, worms! Free line these in all likely looking spots. Small mepps style spinners will also catch fish.
• Barbel. Yul wil lcatch these using the same methods as for the trout, even the spinners will catch barbel. Alternatively try a maggot or caster feeder approach.

Embalse de Alange

Excellent free fishing for large bass, carp and pike.

Species and Methods

• Carp. Most methods will work. Try a method feeder with pellet or corn for plenty offish to 5 kilos. Very large specimens rae also present. A specimen approach with boilies wis the best line of attack.
• Pike. Wobbled sardines or similar fish will produce lots of fish. They have been reported to 13.5 kilos.
• Bass. This fishery has lots of sumberged vegetation, providing excellent habitat for the bass. Natural baits such as worms will produce, but most respond to spinning tactics. Surface poppers work very well in Summer. Fish to 3 kilos are present.

Hornachos - Los Molinos

The is primarily a bass water, but carp and barbel are also present. Access is easy and the fishing is free.

Species and Methods

• Carp. Potatoes, maize, beans and bread will catch. During the summer months, lotso f fish can be taken on floating dog buscuits or bread crust.
• Bass. Small rapalas account for more bass than any other lure here. 4 cm patterns are the best. However, American style plastic lures and surface poppers will also catch lots of good fish.
• Barbel. Small method feeder setups with corn or pellets will catch lots of fish. Make sure to use a hemp or wheat mix in your gorundbait.

Embalse de Tentudia

This is quite a difficult water, with a low fish density. The water is deep in places, and quite clear. Free fishing is available for bass, carp and barbel.

Species and Methods

• Carp. Fish to 8 kilos present, with fish to 13 kilos recorded. Try corn or meat over a bed of the same for these hard fighting fish. Fruit flavour boilies also work well.
• Barbel. Worms or pellets will work. Most locals simply use corn, with mini boilies are also starting to result in fish. Simple running ledger rigs will work fine.
• Bass. Very hard to locate. The area towards the dam end is your best option. Fish a roving approach with small spoons or rubber worms.

La Serena - Rio Zujar

Free fishing for a variety of species is available here. The water has a grenish tint, quite unusual. It has seen better days, but the fishing is improving.

Species and Methods

• Carp. A method feeder approach with corn or pellets will easily catch. Bigger fish come to meat or bolies.
• Barbel. Fishmeal pastes are excellent, as are small boiles or halibut pellets. the comizos also respond to spinning or small deadbaits!