Huesca

Pantano de Santa Rita

This water is a very good pike fishery, although bass, carp and bleak are also present. The fishing is free.

Species and Methods

• Pike. Fish to 16 kilos (35.2 lbs) have been reported. Lots of fish in the 4 to 8 kilo bracket (8.8 to 17.6 lbs). Fish bleak deadbaits popped off the bottom, or small sea deadbaits. Artificials will also produce, with large spoons being most effective.
• Carp. Plenty of small fish around 1 kilo (2.2 lbs). Float or feeder fished corn and maggot will bring lots of fish. Pole fishing is also very productive.
• Bass.  Small rubber worms or American style spinner baits will bring fish. Use a wire trace due to the pike population.
• Bleak. As with these fish everywhere, they can be caught in huge numbers very easily. Fish maggot, pinkie or pieces of worm under a light float rig or to a whip.

Barranco de la Canal Roya

Free fishing for trout is available along the full length of this river, from its source until it’s confluence with the Rio Aragon. This is a catch and release fishery.

Species and Methods

• Trout. Mainly small fish present, although fish to 30 cms have been reported. Worm is the best bait. Free line these in likely looking lies, or pinch a small shot a few inches above the hook and ‘bump’ the bait downstream.

Tips: The river runs quite low during the summer months. Try to fish during the Spring.

Embalse de la Sotonera

Good free fishing for pike and zander. A good population of small carp, rudd and bleak are present, helping to sustain a healthy predator population.

Species and Methods

• Zander. Lots of small fish can be taken from the tail of this water, but fish are present throughout. Fish small spoons or deadbaits. Small rudd and bleak work well. Fish during the evening, right up until sunset.
• Pike. Not as abundant as a few years ago. However, fish can be taken where the river enters the fishery, and again at the tail. Large mepps style spinners, with double blades, work well.
• Carp. This fishery is stuffed full with carp in the 500 gram (1.1 lb) bracket. Any method will work. Fish bread, maggot or corn on a shallow float rig for lots of fish.
• Rudd/Bleak. Like the carp, large populations exist. Float fish maggot, pieces or work or bread.

Embalse de Yesa

This is a pretty place to fish. Free fishing is available for carp and bass.

Species and Methods

• Carp. A good population of carp to 10 kilos (22 lbs) is present. Boilies and large pellets, fished with a PVA bag of pellets will work. So too does corn and meat.  The area near the dam wall can be very productive. Fly fishing is also popular for the carp on this fishery.
• Bass. Lots of fish in the 500 gram (1.1 lb) bracket are present. They fight really well on light tackle. Try small Rapalas and spoons.

Embalse de Valdabra

This fishery has very easy access to free fishing for carp, crucians, bleak, gudgeon, madrilla and pike. The fishery is deep, with a sandy bottom.

Species and Methods

• Carp. The fishing is seemingly not as good as a few years ago, but plenty of fish are still present. Fish worms, corn or potatoes for some good fish. Boilies and pellets also work.
• Crucians. Hard to locate, and typically shy. Fish maggot, corn or paste near the margins for the odd fish.
• Gudgeon. A surprisingly large head of gudgeon are present. Fish pieces of worm over chopped worm for plenty of fish.
• Madrilla/Bleak. Fish maggot or pinkie to a light whip outfit for lots and lots of fish.
• Pike. These are quite rare, but do sometimes turn up by mistake. Probably not worth specifically targeting them.

Embalse de las Navas

This water has free fishing for carp, pike, roach and bleak. This is a very good pole water.

Species and Methods

• Carp. Plenty of fish to 5 kilos (11 lbs) are present. Most tactics will work. Strong pole tactics will bring lots of fish. Fish at 8 metres, with worm, maggot or corn.
• Pike. Most locals simply use medium sized red or red/white spoons. Spin these slowly for best results.
• Roach. Like the carp, fish the pole for best results. The fish will generally be caught up in the water. Fish maggots for best results. The waggler is a good alternative.

Embalse de Torrollon

Free fishing for zander, rudd, carp, bleak, pike and gudgeon.

Species and Methods

• Carp. Lots of small fish to be caught to the waggler, up in the water. Corn or meat are the best baits.
• Zander/Pike. The zander out number the pike on this fishery. Most fish are caught on small rudd or bleak deadbaits.. Wobbled baits work very well also.
• Rudd. Some good fish to 500 grams (1.1 lbs) are present. Fish bread flake for the larger specimens. Light float fishing with maggot will catch plenty of smaller fish.
• Bleak.  Catch this in their hundreds on maggot or pieces of worm. A light whip setup is all you need.
• Gudgeon. Fish a very light ledger rig to a light quivertip. Use maggots as bait, over a brown crumb groundbait.

Embalse de Arascues

A really pretty water with free fishing for a number of species. The water is dep in places, and very clear. Access is very easy.

Species and Methods

• Carp. Fish a short pole (4 to 5 metres) with corn, pellets or meat for fish to 2 kilos (4.4 lbs).
• Tench. A good head of tench is present. Fish worm or corn over a sweet groundbait mix such as Expo. Float fishing, but on the bottom, is the best method.
• Trout. Only a few fish are present. Some would say none at all! They have been reportedly caught on light spinning gear.
• Barbel. Fish as you would for the tench. Not as widespread as the tench, but a few will turn up during a session.
• Crucian Carp. Occasional fish taken on light float gear. Bread flake or single grain of corn is best.
• Madrilla. Fish as you would for bleak in other waters. A good number of these are present. Always useful to pass the time if the other species are slow.

Coto de Villanua – Rio Aragon

A 6.5 km stretch of the Rio Aragon between Villanua and Castiello, with day ticket fishing for brown and rainbow trout. 8 permissions a day are issued, with 15 issued on festive days and Saturdays. This is a fly and artificial water only. Only single hooks are allowed. Tickets can be obtained from

Sección de Conservación del Medio Natural del Servicio Provincial de Agricultura y Medio Ambiente
c/Ricardo del Arco, 6
22071 Huesca
Tel. +34 974 29 30 14 or +34 974 29 30 29 or

Federación Aragonesa de Pesca
c/Padre Marcellán, 15
50015  Zaragoza

Species and Methods

• Trout. A good population of both brown and rainbow trout are present. Fly fishing with any standard pattern will work. Lots of small fish present, up to 35 cms.

Cota de Torla – Rio Ara

A 4 km stretch of the Rio Ara, with day ticket fishing for brown trout. Fishing is allowed between the confluence of the Rio Ara and Turbon, and the bridge at Navarrese. 8 permissions a day are issued, with 15 issued on festive days and Saturdays. Only single hooks are allowed, with fly, artificial or bait. There is an 8 fish bag limit, with a 22cm size limit in place. Tickets can be obtained from

Sección de Conservación del Medio Natural del Servicio Provincial de Agricultura y Medio Ambiente
c/Ricardo del Arco, 6
22071 Huesca
Tel. +34 974 29 30 14 or +34 974 29 30 29 or

Federación Aragonesa de Pesca
c/Padre Marcellán, 15
50015  Zaragoza

Species and Methods

• Trout. This fishery has declined a lot in recent years, with no where near the same population of trout present. Some fish can be caught thought. Fish a small mepps style spinner or small spoon early morning for the best chance.

Tip: The access can be difficult in places. Travel as light as possible.

Coto de Pineta – Rio Cinca

A 6 km stretch of the Rio Cinca, between the bridge at Cornato and Embalse de Pineta. Day ticket fishing for brown trout is available. 9 permissions a day are issued, with 15 issued on festive days and  Saturdays. Only single hooks are allowed, with fly, artificial or bait. Rapalas are not allowed. There is a 6 fish bag limit, with a 22cm size limit in place. Tickets can be obtained from

Sección de Conservación del Medio Natural del Servicio Provincial de Agricultura y Medio Ambiente
c/Ricardo del Arco, 6
22071 Huesca
Tel. +34 974 29 30 14 or +34 974 29 30 29 or

Federación Aragonesa de Pesca
c/Padre Marcellán, 15
50015  Zaragoza

Species and Methods

• Trout.  Fish to 2 kilos (4.4 lbs) have been reported to ledgered worm. However, most fish are smaller and tend to fall top fly fishing tactics.

Coto de Sedarta – Rio Esera

A 5.5 km stretch of the Rio Esera, upstream from Senarta. Day ticket fishing for brown trout is available. 8 permissions a day are issued, with 15 issued on festive days and  Saturdays. Only single hooks are allowed, with fly, artificial or bait. There is an 8 fish bag limit, with a 25cm size limit in place. Tickets can be obtained from

Sección de Conservación del Medio Natural del Servicio Provincial de Agricultura y Medio Ambiente
c/Ricardo del Arco, 6
22071 Huesca
Tel. +34 974 29 30 14 or +34 974 29 30 29 or

Federación Aragonesa de Pesca
c/Padre Marcellán, 15
50015  Zaragoza

Species and Methods

• Trout.  The fishing can be very hit and miss on this fishery. Fly and artificial fishing is nearly impossible in most places. Most fish, when caught, fall to worm baits.

Coto de Anso Inferior – Rio Veral

A 7 km stretch of the Rio Veral, upstream from the bridge in Santa Lucia. Day ticket fishing for brown trout is available. 8 permissions a day are issued, with 15 issued on festive days and  Saturdays. All methods are permitted. There is an 8 fish bag limit, with a 22cm size limit in place. Tickets can be obtained from

Sección de Conservación del Medio Natural del Servicio Provincial de Agricultura y Medio Ambiente
c/Ricardo del Arco, 6
22071 Huesca
Tel. +34 974 29 30 14 or +34 974 29 30 29 or

Federación Aragonesa de Pesca
c/Padre Marcellán, 15
50015  Zaragoza

Species and Methods

• Trout.  This is a really wonderful fishery, with fish to 37 cms recorded. Fly fish if you can, and practice catch and release, despite being allowed to take fish for the table.

Coto de Boltana – Rio Ara

A 5.3 km stretch of the Rio Ara, between Janovas and the bridge crossing the Boltana-Oma road. Day ticket fishing for brown trout is available. 8 permissions a day are issued, with 15 issued on festive days and  Saturdays. All methods are permitted. There is an 8 fish bag limit, with a 22cm size limit in place. Tickets can be obtained from

Sección de Conservación del Medio Natural del Servicio Provincial de Agricultura y Medio Ambiente
c/Ricardo del Arco, 6
22071 Huesca
Tel. +34 974 29 30 14 or +34 974 29 30 29 or

Federación Aragonesa de Pesca
c/Padre Marcellán, 15
50015  Zaragoza

Species and Methods

• Trout.  This is a hard water ,and one for those who like a challenge. Trout to 2.5 kilos (5.5 lbs) have been recorded. 1 kilo (2.2 lb) fish are common. Fish any method. Crickets are a good bait, so too are worms.

Coto de El Grado-Enate – Rio Cinca

A stretch of the Rio Cinca, upstream from the bridge at Pilas. Day ticket fishing for brown and rainbow trout is available. 50 permissions a day are issued. All methods are permitted. Tickets can be obtained from

Bar Pyrenean
Barbastro or

Sección de Conservación del Medio Natural del Servicio Provincial de Agricultura y Medio Ambiente
c/Ricardo del Arco, 6
22071 Huesca
Tel. +34 974 29 30 14 or +34 974 29 30 29 or

Federación Aragonesa de Pesca
c/Padre Marcellán, 15
50015  Zaragoza

Species and Methods

• Trout.  Some really god trout are regularly caught here. Rainbows to 3 kilos (6.6 lbs), have been recorded.

Tip: This river suffered some bad pollution during 2004. The river is recovering, but the catches of old are no more.

Coto de Mallos de Riglos – Rio Gallego

A stretch of the Rio Gallego, upstream from the bridge at Murillo. Day ticket fishing for brown and rainbow trout is available. 50 permissions a day are issued. All methods are permitted. Tickets can be obtained from

Bar Mallos
Murillo or

Sección de Conservación del Medio Natural del Servicio Provincial de Agricultura y Medio Ambiente
c/Ricardo del Arco, 6
22071 Huesca
Tel. +34 974 29 30 14 or +34 974 29 30 29 or

Federación Aragonesa de Pesca
c/Padre Marcellán, 15
50015  Zaragoza

Species and Methods

• Trout.  Mainly small fish present. Some larger, more predatory fish can also be caught. A good bait for these is a very small bleak deadbait, wobbled on a small treble or large single hook.

Tip: This river has a very large head of pike. Fish to 109 kilos (22 lbs) have been caught. If spinning or using a deadbait for trout, then make sure to use a wire trace.

Coto de Alla Dins – Rio Ebro

A stretch of river Ebro, between Val de Ollas and Liberola. Day ticket fishing for zander, bass, wels, carp and bleak is available. 100 permissions a day are issued, with 200 being issued on festive days and Saturdays. All methods are permitted. Tickets can be obtained from

Casanovas Hotel
Fraga or

Sección de Conservación del Medio Natural del Servicio Provincial de Agricultura y Medio Ambiente
c/Ricardo del Arco, 6
22071 Huesca
Tel. +34 974 29 30 14 or +34 974 29 30 29 or

Federación Aragonesa de Pesca
c/Padre Marcellán, 15
50015  Zaragoza

Species and Methods

This has some of the best and varied fishing in Spain. I will not list each species in detail with baits etc. Simply try it out. Carp, wels of all sizes, zander and bleak are the target species here. The area is spectacular, as is most of the Rio Ebro. There are also lots of very good guides available to put you on the fish. The key here is baiting well with lots of particles and boilies. If fishing for predators then lure fishing is very popular. As for the catfish, then……just enjoy!