More and more people decide to spend their fishing holiday in the Pyrenees. Wild trout, variety of rivers, sun and gastronomy make these mountains a unique destination.
Spain for many tourists is a sun and beach destination, but are pleasantly surprised to find inside, the beauty of its mountains and set of scenarios to practice fly fishing.
From our hotel – located in the town of Biescas in the Ordesa Monte Perdido National Park the angler will have access to a variety of rivers, lakes and streams.
SPECIES FOR FISHING
In its crystalline waters live wild brown trout, catfish, in very specific places char (an exotic species introduced in the Pyrenees which comes from North America) and a unique variety of brown trout, Trout Zebra, characterized by its black side stripes.
FISHING SEASON
In the waters of the Pyrenees generally they can be fished from the third Sunday in March until the end of September.
High mountain waters from June 1 to September 30 and certain rivers can be fished until 15 or October 31.
FISHING PERMITS IN SPAIN AND IN THE PYRENEES
Permits to fish in the Aragonese Pyrenees must be processed in the Aragonese Institute of Environmental Management from 8 am to 15 pm Monday through Friday. It is also necessary to process a number of fishing permits to fish exclusive places, these permissions are managed by fishing clubs or the administration.
THE PYRENEES IN PICTURES
In the following section we present some of the most beautiful places to practice fly fishing in the Pyrenees in the form of catch and release locations:
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