Castellon

Alcossebre - Tramo Cala Mundina-Cabo Irta

Benicarló

Rio Bergantes - Coto de la Balma

This 7.3 km stretch of the Rio Bergantes has day ticket fishing for rainbow trout. The season runs from 26th April until 31st December. Fly and artificials only. Fishing is permitted on festive holidays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays only. There is a lot of bank side vegetation which can make sly fishing difficult. An alternative is to fish a small mepps style spinner.

Day tickets can be purchased from
Delegación territorial de la Consellería de Agricultura y Medio Ambiente
Edificio Prop, c/ Germans Bou, 47
12003 Castellón de la Plana.
Tel: +34  964 35 80 00 and +34  964 20 42 11.

Species and Methods

• Rainbow Trout. Lots of trout are present in this fishery – although the average size is only between 21 cms and 30 cms (8.26 inches to 11.8 inches). Fish a small nymph or wet fly, however fish do rise to a dry fly on occasion.

Rio Palancia - Coto de Bejis

This 3.1 km stretch of the Rio Palancia has day ticket fishing for rainbow trout. The season runs from 15th March until 31st October. Fly and artificials only, with a size limit of 21cm (8.26 inches). Fishing is permitted on festive holidays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays only. The fishing area starts 500 metres (0.3 miles) upstream of Molinar, and continues for 3.1 kms (1.9 miles) until the old school bridge.

Day tickets can be purchased from
Delegación territorial de la Consellería de Agricultura y Medio Ambiente
Edificio Prop, c/ Germans Bou, 47
12003 Castellón de la Plana.
Tel: +34  964 35 80 00 and +34  964 20 42 11.

Species and Methods

• Rainbow Trout. The rainbow trout in this river provide great sport to lures or small spoons and tobys. Try a mepps with a small rubber fish attached for some exciting fishing.

Rio Palancia - Coto de Segorbe

This 6 km stretch of the Rio Palancia has day ticket fishing for rainbow trout. The season runs from 15th March until 31st October. All methods are allowed, but there is a 7 fish limit. Fishing is permitted on festive holidays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only.

Day tickets can be purchased from
Delegación territorial de la Consellería de Agricultura y Medio Ambiente
Edificio Prop, c/ Germans Bou, 47
12003 Castellón de la Plana.
Tel: +34  964 35 80 00 and +34  964 20 42 11.

Species and Methods

• Rainbow Trout. Lots of fish to 500 grams (1.1lb) can be taken on small artificials. Small spoon, mepps and minnow imitations work very well. Worms fished on a light link ledger will also produce fish, especially during the start of the season.

Rio Palancia - Coto de Teresa

This 4.2 km stretch of the Rio Palancia has day ticket fishing for rainbow trout. Only fly and artificials are allowed. There is a 5 fish limit. Fishing is permitted on festive holidays, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays only.

Day tickets can be purchased from
Delegación territorial de la Consellería de Agricultura y Medio Ambiente
Edificio Prop, c/ Germans Bou, 47
12003 Castellón de la Plana.
Tel: +34  964 35 80 00 and +34  964 20 42 11.

Species and Methods

• Rainbow Trout. Dry fly fishing an nymph fishing produce here. Patterns such as the ‘tricoptero’ work well. This river suffered heavily during the drought of 2000, but has started to recover now.

Rio Palancia - Tramo Rio Palancia

This stretch of the Rio Palancia has free fishing for rainbow and brown trout. The season runs from 15th March to the 31st August. Only fly and artificials are allowed. Fishing is permitted on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only. This water has seen better days, and has suffered a lot over recent years to drought. Hopefully things will improve in the future.

Species and Methods

• Brown Trout
  This is one of the last refuges for brown trout fishing in Communidad Valenciana. Try dry fly fishing with ‘tricopteros’ or ‘ephemeras’ patterns.
• Rainbow Trout. The rainbow trout in this river provide great sport to lures or small spoons and tobys. Try a mepps with a small rubber fish attached for some exciting fishing.

Peñiscola

Rio Senia

The Rio Senia forms the border between Catalunya and Valencia. The river is clear and fast running, with easy access in places. Free fishing is available for carp, barbel and rainbow trout. The season runs from 15th March to the 31st August. Only fly fishing is allowed, and all fish must be returned unharmed. Fishing is permitted on festive holidays,Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays only.

Species and Methods

• Rainbow Trout. Nymph fishing using an intermediate to sinking line works a treat here. Fish a leaded nymph to get the bait down in the fast current. Fish to 50 cms (19.6 inches) are possible.
• Carp & Barbel. While the rainbow trout are the primary quarry for fly fishermen, the sport offered by carp and barbel can be excellent! Both species can be caught using the same techniques as for the rainbow trout. Bloodworm and caddis imitations also work quite well for the carp.

Rio Villahermosa - Coto de Benages

A 5 km stretch of the Rio Villahermosa with day ticket fishing for rainbow trout. This section runs up river from Cedramán. Only fly fishing is allowed. There is a 2 fish limit, and a size limit of 25 cms (9.8 inches). Fishing is permitted on festive holidays, Wednesdays and Sundays only. Like a lot of waters in Spain, this river suffers from very low water levels due to drought. This has had an adverse effect on the fishing.

Day tickets can be purchased from
Delegación territorial de la Consellería de Agricultura y Medio Ambiente
Edificio Prop, c/ Germans Bou, 47
12003 Castellón de la Plana.
Tel: +34  964 35 80 00 and +34  964 20 42 11.

Species and Methods

• Rainbow Trout. Small wet flies and nymphs work here - especially small hare’s ear patterns. Fish these upstream, stalking fish as you work along the bank.

Rio Villahermosa - Coto de Cederam

This 2.8 km stretch of the Rio Villahermosa extends downstream from Cedramán to Villamalefa. It has day ticket fishing for rainbow trout. Only fly fishing is allowed on this pretty stretch of river. The season runs from 15th March to the 31st August. Fishing is permitted on festive holidays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Sundays only.

Day tickets can be purchased from
Delegación territorial de la Consellería de Agricultura y Medio Ambiente
Edificio Prop, c/ Germans Bou, 47
12003 Castellón de la Plana.
Tel: +34  964 35 80 00 and +34  964 20 42 11.

Species and Methods

• Rainbow Trout. Try a crane fly pattern for these fish. Try a relatively fast retrieve. Large orange lures also work well, although I think the fish take these out of anger rather than hunger! Patterns representing beetles and grasshoppers also score.

Rio Villahermosa - Coto de Ludiente

A 6km stretch of the Rio Villahermosa between Ludiente and Argelita. Day ticket fishing for rainbow trout is available. Only fly fishing is permitted. A five fish limit is in place, with a size limit of 21 cms (8.26 inches). Fishing is permitted on festive holidays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays only.

Day tickets can be purchased from
Delegación territorial de la Consellería de Agricultura y Medio Ambiente
Edificio Prop, c/ Germans Bou, 47
12003 Castellón de la Plana
Tel: +34  964 35 80 00 and +34  964 20 42 11.

Species and Methods

• Rainbow Trout. Dry fly fishing can be a bit hit and miss on this fishery, but the fish respond very well to up stream nymphing. Try an very mobile approach, working your way methodically upstream casting to likely looking lies and snags. Small nymphs in the 16 to 18 range are effective.

Rio Villahermosa - Coto de Penas Negras

This section of the Rio Villahermosa at Lucena is set in very nice surroundings and a great place to spend a day’s fishing. Day ticket fishing for rainbow trout is available. The season runs from 26th April to the 31st December. Fly fishing and artificials are permitted, although only barbless single hooks are allowed. All fish must be returned unharmed to the water. Fishing is permitted on festive holidays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays only.

Day tickets can be purchased from
Delegación territorial de la Consellería de Agricultura y Medio Ambiente
Edificio Prop, c/ Germans Bou, 47
12003 Castellón de la Plana.
Tel: +34  964 35 80 00 and +34  964 20 42 11.

Species and Methods

• Rainbow Trout. Unfortunately the fishing is a bit hit and miss due to lots of angling pressure. If you can find some fish then fish a small spoon on very light tackle for good sport. Fish this upstream and retrieve it quickly.