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La Antilla

Embalse de Aracena

This water offers good free fishing for carp and barbel, near the village of Corte Conception.

Species and methods

• Carp. Up to seven fish in a day can be had on sweetcorn or maggot over particles. Try prebaiting with maize and hemp. The fish average around 2 kilos. A simple ledger approach works well here, as does the waggler.
• Barbel. The barbel are less abundant than the carp, but significant bags can still be taken. Fish similarly as for the carp.

Drive north from Huelva on the A66, then east towards Aracena on the N433. A little before Arcena, turn northwards onto the HV-3105 in the direction of Corte Conception and Puerto Moral. Go through Puerto Moral for access to the dam wall. Access is also possible to the north east of the water via Corte Conception.

Embalse de Candoncillo

Species and methods

• Carp. Most carp are quite small, with most fish averaging between 500 grams and 2 kilos (1.1 and 4.4lb)  They can be taken on light float tactics, with maggot or corn as bait.
• Bass. Worms and artificials will take the bass. Fish the deeper water by the dam, using a small gold toby for some fish in the evenings.

Drive east from Huelva on the A49. After about 27 kms, exit north on the A472 towards Niebla. Turn north eastwards on the HV-5114 in the direction of Beas. The fishery will be on the right hand side of the road, midway between Niebla and Beas, near the village of Candon.

Embalse de Chanza

This water offers good free fishing for carp, barbel and black bass. Although bank access can be difficult, for those who wish to persevere, bass up to 4 kilos (8.8lb) can be taken. If fishing for carp in winter, try to spot fish on the surface. The carp tend to shoal tightly at this time, so more fish will usually be in the area. Put some feed in and try your luck!

Species and methods

• Carp. Luncheon meat is quite a good bait to use for the carp. Most fish are small, so fishing relatively light on the waggler or the pole will bring some nice bags of fish. Bigger fish are also present and can be taken from  the surface on crust or dog biscuit during summer evenings.
• Barbel. The barbel respond well to pellets or paste fished over a bed of hemp. Fish a bolt rig near features to prevent the fish getting snagged. Bites are usually very powerful!
• Bass. Leaded jigs work particularly well. Suface fished poppers also work during early morning or dusk. Fish as tight to snags as possible. If you can locate shoals of small bait fish, then the bass will not be far behind.

This lake is on the Portuguese border. Drive north from Huelva for 16kms on the N441, then north west onto the A495 for 14 kms in the direction of San Bartolome de la Torre. Now drive on the A490 to El Granado, about 40 kms. Turn left in El Granado onto the HV-2121, then right onto a small road that will bring you to the lake shore.

Pantano del Corumbel

Pantano del Corumbel has free fishing for carp, barbel and pumpkinseed. The water is very cloudy. The barbel are not only huge, but go like freight trains. Make sure you have strong tackle, and rods with a strong test curve.

Species and methods

• Carp. Lots of fish are taken on maggot and beans, under a float. However, smelly baits such as cheese paste fished on the bottom will catch you bigger fish.
• Barbel. The barbel are huge is this fishery! Try fishing large pellets, trout or halibut, over a bed of broken boilies and pellets. Autumn and Spring are easily the best times. Explore the water, fishing likely swims with submerged or drowned trees.
• Pumpkinseed. You can target these with worm or maggot along the dam wall, or near submerged trees. Fish light.

Drive east from Huelva on the A472 to La Palma de Condado. This is about 40 kms from Huelva. Now drive north towards on the HV-5131 for about 4kms until you arrive at the water. The road passes the dam wall. The fishery can also be reached by taking the HV-5136 north from Villalba del Alcor. This town is situated a little further east from La Palma de Condado on the A472.

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La Estrella

Isla Cristina - Playa del Hoyo

Embalse Jarrama

This is a nice water with free fishing for carp, barbel and black bass. It receives little pressure, so the fishing is very good. Well worth a visit. Fish heavy, due to the large amount of underwater snags.

Species and methods

• Carp. The carp go to 5 kilos (11lb), with lots of smaller fish present. Ledgered boilies or pellets work well, and tend to target the larger fish. Autumn is the best time to fish.
• Bass. Between 10 and twelve fish per day can be taken on lures and spoons. They average between 500grams and 1.5 kilos (1.1 and 3.3lb). There are lots of snags here to loose your gear on, so be careful. Surface poppers can help combat this problem, and they produce lots of fish.
• Barbel. Tagret these in the same way as the carp. They are not as abundant as the carp, but a few fish per session is easily possible.

Drive north on the N435 from Huelva. When you get to Zalamea la Real, (about 20km past Valverde del Camino), turn eastwards on the A476 towards El Campillo, Minas de Riotinto and Nerva. When you arrive ar Nerva, pass through the town in the direction of Seville, still on the A476. For the bottom end of the lake, turn left after 3 to 4 kms onto a small road. This will take you to the lake – about another 3 kms. To get to the dam, continue on the A476 for another couple of kms and then turn left onto a dirt track just past a dump. Drive for a few kms to the dam wall.

Embalse de El Picote

This water offers good free fishing for barbel and black bass. The lake is full of submerged trees – creating an ideal environment for the bass. Fly fishing using flashy streamer type flies can pick up the bigger bass.

Species and methods

• Barbel. Simple running ledger or swimfeeder tactics work. The barbel are not fussy about baits, but corn is effective. Fish heavy due to the large number of snags.
• Bass. Use small floating rapala lures for these fish. Up to 20 can be has in a session. Fish tight to features for the best results. Do not fish or retrieve lures or spoons at depth due to the snags, unless you want to loose lots of expensive tackle!

Drive north from Huelva for 16kms on the N441, the north west onto the A495 for 14 kms in the direction of San Bartolome de la Torre. Now drive on the A490 to El Almendro, about 17 kms. The lake is about 3kms to the east of town, along a small dirt track.

Embalse de Piedras

This is a very popular water for all manner of water sports. The surroundings are truly beautiful. The fishing is excellent for barbel, allis shad, bass and carp. This is a free fishery. This is one of the few reservoirs in Andalucia with allis shad. Great shoals enter on good days.

Species and methods

• Barbel. Halibut pellets have proved quite successful for the barbel. Try fishing these on a hair, over a bed of smaller pellets for some good fun. These fish fight really hard, so make sure your tackle is up to the task.
• Allis Shad. Up to 50 fish averaging .3 kilos can be had in a short session on this fishery. Fish very light tackle for excellent fun. These fish can be taken on naturals such as worm, or on small mepps type spinners.
• Carp. Most of these fish tend to be small and can be taken on light float tackle. Use maggots or corn on the hook. Larger fish can be had if you are prepared to sit it out. Try ledgered boilies towards dusk for the best chance of success.
• Bass. The bass can be hard to locate, and harder still to catch! Small artificials or jigged worms will produce.

Drive north from Huelva for 16kms on the N441, the west onto the N431 towards Cartaya, about 31 kms. Now head north on the HV-1311 to Tariquejos. The embalse and dam wall are at the end of an old dirt track to the east of Tariquejos.

El Rompido

Embalse de San Bartolome de la Torre

This small fishery is set in a quiet wooded surrounding. The fishing is both free and very pleasant. Carp and barbel are the main quarry on this small but deep lake. As mentioned, the depth can be an issue for carp location. If the fish are not showing on top, try a pop up boilie, or corn with foam, close to the dam wall.

Species and methods

• Carp. Due to the depth, the carp are best targeted on the surface at dawn or dusk. Trickle a handful of free offerings into the water, and follow their progress until fish start to show. Try biscuits soaked in flavouring for some added attractiveness.
• Bass. The dam wall is quite good for lots of small bass. Unlike lots of bass waters, worms are probably more effective than artificals, although the later tend to produce the biggest fish.

Drive north from Huelva for 16kms on the N441, then north west onto the A495 for 14 kms in the direction of San Bartolome de la Torre. When you arrive at of San Bartolome, turn north towards Alonso, still on the A495. This is about 21kms away. Just before the town, turn west onto the H-9011. This will bring you to the fishery.

Embalse Silillos

Embalse Silillos is a shallow and pretty water. The fishing is free for barbel, carp and bass. There is little or no natural shade on this fishery, so avoid fishing during the middle of the day in summer unless you have adequate shelter.

Species and methods

• Carp. The carp go to 3 kilos (6.6lb) in this water. Simple waggler or pole fishing is quite  productive.  Fishmeal based groundbait will keep lots of fish in your  swim. Try strawberry corn over the top –   they love it!
• Bass. Try a roving approach, fishing to all likely looking features along the bank. Beware, sometimes the barbel will take a spinner, so be prepared! Old fashioned devon minnows, in gold or other bright colors, work quite well here. Also, if you have the gear with you, try flyfishing small flies and lures. Goldheads and fritz type patterns work well. Fish on an intermediate line.
• Barbel. Barbel respond well to maggot. Try float fishing as for the carp

The fishery is located to the east of Valverde del Camino. Drive east from Huelva on the A49, then north on the N435 for about 32 kms. When you arrive in town, drive eastwards in the direction of the cemetery. The lake is a little further to the east of here.

Embalse Silillos II

This fishery is excellent for bass and some huge carp to 15 kilos. The fishing is free. Fishing is best in April/May and then again from June to September. Fishing is best from a boat, especially towards the bottom end of the water and near the island.

Species and methods

• Carp. Monster carp to 15 kilos (33lb) are possible. Large boilies will keep the smaller fish at bay while you target the big ones. Try to bait an area before fishing if possible. Fish near the dam in winter for some good fish.
• Bass. Lots of small bass can be taken on naturals or artificials. Some bigger fish to 1kg are possible. If using naturals, half lob worms tripping the bottom will tend to score best.

The fishery is located north west of Valverde del Camino. Drive  east  from Huelva on the A49, then north on the N435 for about 32 kms. After Valverde, head west, then north west on the A493 to Calanas. The water is to the north of town.

Embalse de Zufre

Embalse de Zufre is a little fished free fishery, with average depths between 3 and 4 metres. The surrounding area is very pretty. Carp, barbel, nase, pumpkinseed and black bass are present. Most of this lake is surrounded by fencing, making access difficult. Try to travel light when exploring the water.

Species and methods

• Carp. The carp go to 5 kilos (11lb) here. Maize is the best bait. Bags of 20 to 30 carp can be taken in a day on the waggler or bolognese style.
• Bass. Fish up to 3 kilos can be taken on small artifical lures. Floatfished worm also accounts for some good fish. One good method is to tip a small spoon or spinner with a worm.
• Barbel. All normal barbel tactics will work here. One of the best baits is crayfish or crab flavoured boilies and pastes. This is probably due to the large population of crayfish on this water.
• Nase. Maggot, worm and pinkie will get you on the fish. Fish a light float outfit or the pole for some nice bags of fish.
• Pumpkinseed. These are generally caught on the same tactics as the nase. Scale things down a little for better sport. Worm is a really good bait. Try the margins or the dam wall for lots of small fish.

Drive north from Huelva on the A66, then east towards Aracena on the N433. After Valdeflores, turn right onto the A461. This road crosses the water after a short while. The dam wall can be reached by turning right just before Valdeflores on the N433. The dam is just past Na. Sa. Del Puerto.

Embalse de Zumajo

Embalse de Zumanjo is a shallow, free fishery in pretty surroundings. Carp, barbel and bass are on offer. Boats can be hired from the Bar Puerto Zumanjo. This can be a really effective way to locate the bass.

Species and methods

• Carp. The carp average between 500 and 700 grams (1.1 and 1.55lb), with the odd fish to 2 kilos (4.4lb). Most baits work, but both beans and bread flake score highly. Fish a few centimetres over depth, about three rod lengths out for the carp.
• Bass. Most bass are taken near the dam on spinner baits and plastic lures. Surface poppers also work very well at dawn and dusk.
• Barbel. Mini fishmeal boilies, fished two to a hair, work well. Fish these on a bolt rig, over a bed of fishmeal based groundbait

Drive north on the N435 from Huelva. When you get to Zalamea la Real, (about 20km past Valverde del Camio), turn eastwards on the A461 towards El Campillo. After El Campillo, on the A476, turn south onto the HV-5028. The lake will be on your right.

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Other Waters in Huelva

• Embalse de Beas.
  Free fishing for carp. The fishery is to the south of Valverde del Camino.
  
  
• Embalse de Los Machos.
  Free fishing for carp and perca sol. The fishery is very near the town of Lepe, to the west of Huelva.