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Playas De Carchuna

Rio Frio

This river, near the town of Riofrio, offers probably some of the most famous brown trout fishing in Spain. Small spoons and mepps style lures are excellent for the brown trout.

Species and methods

• Brown Trout. Brown trout go to over 5 kilos (11lb) here, with fish averaging about 500 grams (1.1lb). Up to ten fish per day is possible. Fish a nymph or a small spoon or golden Mepps for best results. The average catch returns are 7 to 9 fish in a day.
• 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.

Season and Permits

The season runs from the third Sunday in March through to the 15th August. Anglers are limited to 10 trout on weekdays and 15 on weekends and holidays. The take home limit is 10 fish.

Tickets can be purchased from

• Ayuntamiento de Loja, Dungue de Valencia, 1, 18300 Loja Telephone: 958 321 156
• They can also be sourced via the internet at TeleLicencia.com

The town of Riofrio is situated just off the A92, near Loja. Head west on the A92 from Loja, turning left shortly after Loja. The Rio Frio runs from north to south, just to the west of town.

Embalse del Negratin

Embalse del Negratin is a large and very popular water near the town of Zujar. Free fishing is available for barbel and carp. Only authorised baits are permitted on the water. They consist of artificials, maize, beans, potato, worms, maggots and paste. Some trout also exist here, however these must be returned to the water immediately. They cannot be targeted specifically. This water fishes best in winter and spring.

Species and methods

• Barbel. Barbel are the dominant depecies in Embalse del Negratin. Fish corn, pellets or paste on the bottom for these fish. The bottom is very snaggy, so pick a clean spot where possible. The southern shore is the best area.
• Carp. The small carp respond well to float fished corn or maggot, fished up in the water. Go deeper for the bigger fish. During the summer months, floating baits near any weed bed will produce. Look out for fish showing on top.

Drive east from Granada on the A92 for about 89kms. At Baza, turn north onto the A-315. Drive for about 11kms towards Zujar. The dam wall can be reached directly from the A-315 by driving for another 21kms past Zujar. You bypass the town when doing this route. Alternatively, you can drive into Zujar and continue through the town on the small access road that brings you to the southern shore of the fishery. This road hugs the southern shore before crossing the embalse and continuing onto the town of Cuevas del Campo.

Embalse de los Bermejales

This is arguably the best fishery in Granada. There a lots of very big carp, along with barbel, nase and black bass to be had on this easily accessible free fishery. The surroundings are very scenic, making for an ideal day out. Only authorised baits are permitted on the water. They consist of artificials, maize, beans, potato, worms, maggot and paste.

Species and methods

• Carp. There is a large population of carp here, with some very big fish. This water is quite pressurized, and needs to be approached with some thought. The carp are very wise to baits and rigs, so quality rigs and presentation is a must. Top baits include boilies and pellets. Sweet flavours, such as plum or tutti frutti , have proven quite successful. If possible bait an area for a few days before fishing.
• Bass. Plenty of bass can be taken from the dam wall on artificals. Fish plastic lures or spinner baits. .
• Barbel. This water is stuffed full with barbel, and they are easily taken. Most methods and baits will succeed. These fish are particularly partial to beans. Fish two or three of these on a hair rig.
•  Nase. Up to 30 fish per session is easily possible. Fish maggots or worms on the drop. Feed little and often, but be prepared to wait a little before the fish move over your free offerings.

Travel southwest from Granada towards Alhama de Granada on the A338. About half way between Ventas de Huelma and Alhama is the village of Bermejales. The dam is visible from here, with the rest of the water south of the village.

Embalse de Beznar

A pretty day ticket water with fishing for black bass, carp and barbel near the town of Motril. Tickets can be purchased from Medio Ambiente, Maques de la Ensenada, 1, 18071 Granada, Tel: 958 53 76 00.

Species and methods

• Carp. Lots of fish in the 1.5kg to 3kg (3.3 to 6.6lb) bracket, with the odd larger fish. Fish with boilies, maize and paste over grounbait or particles. Huge bags can be taken when this water is on form. A simple waggler or pole approach is best.
• Bass. There is a 10 fish per day limit on bass in this water. The usual artifical approach will bring results.
• Barbel. Unfortuantely these are few and far between, but paste is a very good option over a bed of hemp. Normally these will be taken when targeting the carp. Spring is the best time to fish.

Go north on the A323 from the A340 between Mortil and Almunecar. The 323 will become the E902 after about 34  kms. Turn left at the Lanjaron and Orgiva turnoff (A348) after another 12kms. The water is visible from this junction, at the village of Restabal. Take the small road south of the village, which runs beside a lot of the water, including the dam wall.

Embalse de Colomera

Embalse de Colomera is a really nice water to spend a day out with the family. This is a day ticket fishery, with carp, tench, barbel and bass on offer. Mornings and evenings are the best times. Tickets can be purchased from Medio Ambiente, Maques de la Ensenada, 1, 18071 Granada, Tel: 958 53 76 00.

Species and methods

• Carp. The carp run from 1kg to 5kg (2.2 to 11lb) in this water. Most fish are caught up in the water on the pole or waggler. Fish from 6 to 9 metres, using corn as bait.
• Tench. Although hard to catch, up to twelve fish per day is possible. Fish corn or maggots over goundbait using a waggler or small swim feeder rig. The margins can be particularly productive early in the day.
• Barbel. The barbel have become very wary of anglers on this water. Boilies or paste fished on a standard running ledger will produce, but be prepared to work for your fish!
• Bass. Try small artificials along the shore line or near to snags for the black bass. Small spoons are particularly effective, especially those with red colourings.

From Granada head north on the E902, and exit at junction 89 onto the A340. Head east for a few kms, then turn left onto NO-7 towards Benalua de las Villas. After a short drive the water will appear on your right. This road hugs most of the southern shore until you reach the dam wall.

Embalse de Cubillas

This is a very pretty lake offering good fishing in nice surroundings. It is a day ticket fishery, with pike, bass and carp on the cards. Tickets can be purchased from Medio Ambiente, Maques de la Ensenada, 1, 18071 Granada, Tel: 958 53 76 00.

The best fishing and access is from the Calicasas bank. The water is also very popular with swimmers and jet skiers, especially on the weekends, so try to fish during the week if possible. Cubillas has lots of sunken tress - an ideal bass habitat.

Species and methods

• Carp. The carp average only 1kg (2.2lb) but there a lots to be had. Fish floating crust or dog biscuits for the bigger fish. Make sure to feed free offerings little and often to get the fish confident. Fish hard on the bottom with boilies for good results also. A standard waggler or pole approach with corn will help you bag up on the smaller fish.
• Pike. Not many fish in this water, but they are large. Fish to over 15kg (33lb) have been taken in the past. Try drifted dead baits near the dam wall for some fish. Otherwise, fish a wobbled deadbait along the shoreline for the odd fish.
• Barbel. This is an excellent barbel fishery. Most fish fall for corn or paste over hemp. Fish a running ledger or swim feeder for best results.
• Bass. There is a 10 fish limit, although to be honest these fish can be hard to catch. Location is the key. Fish along the shoreline, searching out likely lies near snags with a small artificial.

Other Waters in Granada

• Río Genazar.
  Day ticket fishery for rainbow trout. Near Loja, in the west of the province. Tickets can be purchased from Medio Ambiente, Maques de la Ensenada, 1, 18071 Granada; Tel: 958 53 76 00
  
  
• Río Castril.
  Day ticket fishery for brown trout. Near Huescar, in the north east of the province. Tickets can be purchased from Medio Ambiente, Maques de la Ensenada, 1, 18071 Granada; Tel: 958 53 76 00
  
  
• Río Trévelez
  Day ticket fishery for brown trout. Near the town of Trevelez in the Sierra Nevada. Tickets can be purchased from Medio Ambiente, Maques de la Ensenada, 1, 18071 Granada; Tel.: 958 53 76 00
  
  
• Río Fardes.
  Day ticket fishery for brown trout. Near the town of Guadix in the Sierra Nevada. Tickets can be purchased from Medio Ambiente, Maques de la Ensenada, 1, 18071 Granada; Tel: 958 53 76 00