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Embalse de Santa Ana

This is an excellent day ticket fishery for trout and coarse fish. There are two dams, with depths to 10 metres. Tickets can be purchased from

Bar Avenida de Tarazona
Tarazona

Species and Methods

• Trout. A bit hit and miss. Rainbows vary in size from 25cm to 35cm. A 5 kilo (11 lb) brown trout was reputedly caught here.
• Carp. Good carp fishing can be had for small to medium sized fish. Float fishing is a good bet, so too is the pole. Fish corn, bread or beans as bait.
• Crucian Carp. These can be quite hard to locate, but if you persevere they can be found. Fish typical Crucian tactics for these shy biting fish, with corn or pellets as bait.
• Perch. A good head of perch can be found here. Spinning works quite well. Otherwise fish lobworms or lobworm tails.

Quinto - Rio Ebro

This is a good free fishery on the Rio Ebro. The stretch covers the river from it’s source to Quinto.

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, pike, bass 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!

Tramo Rio Mesa

Free fishing for brown trout is available on this stretch of the Rio Mesa. The fishery extends between the border with Guadalajara province and the power station at Calmarza. This is a catch and release fishery.

Species and Methods

• Trout. Only small fish are present. Fly fish a small nymph in the various pools for the odd fish.

Tip: Try to fish during the start of the year. It is not uncommon for this little river to dry up completely during the summer months.

Embalse de Mequinenza

This is one of the best free fisheries in Spain! The River Ebro at its best. There are three zones in all.

Zone 1: Between Escatrón  and Caspe. There is very good access here to allow fishing from the bank.
Zone 2: Runs from Caspe for 13kms along the N-211. Bank side access is a little more difficult, with boats starting to be required.
Zone 3: From the end of zone 2 until you reach the dam at Mequinenza. A boat is required along this stretch.

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, pike, zander, bass 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!

Embalse de la Tranquera

Very good free fishing near the town of Nuevalos. There is a large population of signal crayfish here, undoubtedly feeding the fish!

Species and Methods

• Carp. Medium sized carp to 5 kilos (11lbs) are quite common. Fish Boilies for best results, plus they help deter the crayfish.
• Barbel. Fish as you would for the carp. Halibut pellets are a firm favourite, fished over a bed of mini pellets.
• Bass. A good head of fish to 1 kilo (2.2lbs) are present. American style spinnerbaits and plastic lures are very effective. Real worms, bumped along the bottom. will also produce.
• Zander. Fish to 2 kilos (4.4 lbs) are present. Small, free lined bleak deadbaits work well. Fish at dusk for the best results.

Galacho de Jusibol - Rio Ebro

This is an excellent predator water. Free fishing is available for a good head of small to medium sized pike and zander.

Species and Methods

• Pike. The locals seem to fish exclusively with artificials, with plugs, large spoons and crankbaits top of the list. Sea deadbaits work very well also, popped up a few cms off the bottom. Fish to 10 kilos (22lbs) are present.
• Zander. Lots and lots of fish to 4 kilos (8.8 lbs) are present. Small, free lined deadbaits are a good bet for the bigger fish. The smaller fish fall readily to spinners and spoons.

Rueda de Jalon - Rio Jalon

Free fishing is available on this shallow, calm water. The area is very pretty. A nice place to fish! This is a catch and release fishery.

Species and Methods

• Carp. Mainly small carp, up to 1 kilo (2.2lbs). Floatfishing with corn and maggots works quite well. Worms are a good backup.
• Barbel. Fish maggots or corn on a light feeder rig for plenty of fish. They go to about 2 kilos (4.4 lbs). Use a fishmeal based groundbait, laced with pellets and hemp.
• Bleak. This water is stuffed with bleak. Maggots, pieces or worm or small pieces of bread will all catch.
• Eels. Eels are probably the key species here. There is a big head of predatory fish. Small bleak deadbaits are best. Use a wire trace, and fish towards snags and other eel holding areas.

Embalse de las Torcas

Free fishing is available on this pretty fishery. Lots of pine forest in the area. Primarily a stony bank, with some sandy sections.

Species and Methods

• Carp. A huge fish of 20 kilos (44 lbs) was reported in 2002. However, most fish hare a lot smaller. Fish to 10 (22lbs) kilos are on the card though. Crab and mussel boilies are a very good bait Fish these on a stringer for some good fish.
• Barbel. No where near as prolific as the carp. Fish to 2 kilos (4.4 lbs) are possible. Use pellets, luncheon meat or corn on a simple running ledger over a bed of hemp.
• Bass. This is a very good bass fishery. Fish to 2 kilos (4.4 lbs) are possible. The bigger fish fall to slowly worked artificial worms and rubber lures. Vibrating spoons also work quite well, as do small rapala patterns.
• Pike. The pike here are small, with the best fish around 2 kilos ( 4.4lbs). Not quite sure why, but probably because they are killed and eaten before they can grow big. Spinning is the method of choice.

Embalse de San Bartolome

Free fishing is available on this very scenic water. There is easy access. This is a good place to bring the family on a nice day!

Species and Methods

• Carp. Lots of carp are present. Maggots fished on a waggler rig will produce. Spray lots of maggots to get the fish competing. Large bags of fish to 1 kilo (2.2lbs) are on the cards without too much effort.
• Perch. Fish near snags and rocks for lots of small fish. Worm or maggot will produce. Feed chopped worm over the top.
• Pike. They are distributed quite evenly throughout. Wobbled bleak baits or silver tobys will work. There is a lot of weeds and snags, so expect some tackle looses. The are quite small though, going to about 2 kilos (4.4 lbs).
• Bass. Fish worm baits, bumped near likely lies, or small mepps lures such as a ‘voblex’ for plenty of fish, especially during the autumn months.
• Bleak. Easily caught on float fished maggot.

Sobradiel - Rio Ebro

This free stretch of the river Ebro does not have the same appeal as the catfish stuffed areas around Mequinenza. However, some nice carp and pike can be has here.

Species and Methods

• Carp. A lot of small fish present, but fish to 8 kilos (17.6 lbs) have been recorded. Fish corn or beans over a large bed of free offerings. Worms also produce lots of fish. Dawn and dusk are the best times.
• Pike. Spin using 5cm to 7 cm rapalas for fish to 6 kilos (13.2 lbs). Floatfished madrilla or bleak deadbaits will also produce lots of fish.
• Madrilla. Use maggots or worms on a trotting or stick outfit. Lose feed little and often.

Coto de Rio Esca

Day ticket fishing for brown trout. This stretch of the Rio Esca runs between the provincial border with Navarrese and the bridge in the town of Sigues. 11 permissions are issued per day, with 25 being issues on Saturdays and festive holidays. Tickets can be obtained from

Hostal  Casa Miguela
Salvatierra de Escá
Tel: +34 948 887 026 or

Servicio Provincial  de Agricultura y Medio Ambiente
Plz. San Pedro Nolasco, 7
50071 Zaragoza
Tel: +34 976 71 48 92

Species and Methods

• Trout. This is a difficult water, but a great place for en experienced fly fisherman to explore. Quite a few fish are present. Sedge patterns seem to produce the most and best fish.

Tip: There is a large population of barbel on this river. You will probably catch a lot more of these than trout!

Coto de Mequinenza - Rio Ebro

Day ticket fishery on the Ebro, below the dam at Mequinenza. One of the best fisheries in Europe, let alone Spain.  350 tickets per day are issued. They cab be obtained from

Bar Sport,
Mequinenza
Tel: +34 974 464 037 or

Bar Royal,
Mequinenza
Tel: +34 974 464 317 or

Bar Tres Parrillas,
Mequinenza,
Tel +34 974 464 109 or

Servicio Provincial  de Agricultura y Medio Ambiente
Plz. San Pedro Nolasco, 7
50071 Zaragoza
Tel: +34 976 71 48 92

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 to 30 lbs, barbel, wels of all sizes, pike, zander, bleak, madrilla, tench and eels abound. The area is spectacular, as is most of the Rio Ebro. Boats are available for hire – or fish from the bank. 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!

Embalse de Maidevera

Day ticket fishery for rainbow trout. 150 tickets a day are issued. Tickets can be obtained from

Bar Erica,
Brea de Aragón or

Servicio Provincial  de Agricultura y Medio Ambiente
Plz. San Pedro Nolasco, 7
50071 Zaragoza
Tel: +34 976 71 48 92

Species and Methods

• Trout. Bait fishing with worms works quite well. Otherwise spin with a small mepps style lure or a small rapala.

Tip: There is a very large stock of tench in this water. Worth a try if the trout don’t oblige!