Fishing in Ebro Delta

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The Ebro Delta is one of the most famous deltas in Europe. Here, the Ebro - Spain's largerst river - meets the Mediterranean Sea. After hundreds of years, large am...

The Ebro Delta is one of the most famous deltas in Europe. Here, the Ebro - Spain's largerst river - meets the Mediterranean Sea. After hundreds of years, large amounts of water brought sediments and formed this wonderful wetland in the western Mediterranean. It contains the famous rice fields and 320 square kilometres of Natural Park.

The Delta isn't only a mecca for bird watching fanatics, it's also a great place for sport fishing. In fresh water there's carp, blackbass, sander and catfish.

The salt water species are bluefish, leerfish, sea bass, amberjack and bluefin tuna just to name a few.

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Most popular fishing boats charters in Ebro Delta

Delta Seadevil

4 29,00 ft

L'Ampolla, Ebro Delta (ES)

From $1081
Deposit non-refundable

David Niza

5 21,98 ft

Deltebre, Ebro Delta (ES)

From $424
Deposit non-refundable

Key Largo 25

4 22,97 ft

L'Ametlla de Mar, Ebro Delta (ES)

From $434
Deposit non-refundable

Wellcraft 232 Fisherman_EBRO DELTA

5 23,29 ft

Deltebre, Ebro Delta (ES)

From $576
Deposit non-refundable

Scout 260 Sportfish_EBRO DELTA

4 26,00 ft

Deltebre, Ebro Delta (ES)

From $641
Deposit non-refundable

Fish Tour Extreme

5 24,61 ft

Deltebre, Ebro Delta (ES)

From $543
Deposit non-refundable

Chasing Blue

5 25,00 ft

L'Hospitalet de l'Infant, Tarragona (ES)

From $1081
Deposit non-refundable

Llobarrete I

4 20,67 ft

Cambrils, Spain (ES)

From $92
Deposit non-refundable

Llobarrete II

10 34,12 ft

Cambrils, Spain (ES)

From $103
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice

Best fishing charters in Ebro Delta

Selected for their outstanding user reviews. Ideal for anglers seeking premier boats, these options promise unparalleled aquatic adventures.

Key Largo 25

4 22,97 ft

L'Ametlla de Mar, Ebro Delta (ES)

From $434
Deposit non-refundable

David Niza

5 21,98 ft

Deltebre, Ebro Delta (ES)

From $424
Deposit non-refundable

Llobarrete II

10 34,12 ft

Cambrils, Spain (ES)

From $103
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice

Reviews from the users

No tuvimos mucho éxito, solo sacamos tres piezas, pero se debía seguramente al estado del mar. El capitán muy majo. Repetiremos seguro (pero solo si no viene el amigo del capitán, uno de Madrid, que no callaba ni bajo el agua, 2 veces estuve a punto de tirarlo por la borda! xD)
Carlos Javier Sanchez Lera

Très bonne pêche ! A refaire !
Brahim Benmohamed

Muy amigable y dispuesto a ayudar. Volveríamos a hacerlo con él! Gracias!!!! Wir waren sehr zufrieden, der Kapitän ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Wir würden die Tour gerne wieder bei ihm durchführen. Danke!!!
Malte Specht

Nous avons passé un excellent moment de pêche avec de belles prises de poisson.je recommande vivement.a refaire avec plaisir
Olivier Toutain

9 boats for charter near by Ebro Delta

Tips & Tricks, bait and more

Considering this, it’s no wonder that the Delta del Ebro is considered one of the best places for fishing along the Catalan coast, if not the very best place along all of Spain’s Mediterranean coast. Here are the top 5 fish species from the Delta.

Bluefin tuna

One of the most sought after species in the Delta del Ebro, bluefin tuna can grow up to 3.7m and weigh more than 600kg. Bluefin tuna are very strong and are well known amongst anglers for struggling when caught. They tend to dive deep, emptying the fishing rod’s reel. 

When the tuna surfaces, you can use spinning techniques and throw larger lures so that when the tuna is close enough, poppers, stick baits and vinyl can be used to catch it. There’s certainly a lot of action when catching bluefin tuna and it can be spectacular to watch.

Another popular technique used to catch tuna is to drive a fishing boat at 7-10 knots and drag lures behind. However, perhaps the best technique to fish larger tuna is chumming, when you use a boat offshore and put sardines and mackerel overboard to attract the tuna. The best time to try this method is from April to September. 

Bluefish

Bluefish are one of the finest species in the Delta del Ebro. One of the best techniques used to fish them is trolling, especially using artificial lures and natural bait such as small barracuda or garfish. Another technique to try is to fish using a boat in well-known areas, trying to provoke the fish to take a bite with stick baits, lures or poppers. 

Bluefish can be found in the Delta del Ebro throughout the year but between April and October, they are found in abundance particularly close to the coastline and in shallow waters between 7-15m. 

Leerfish

On the bucket-list of anglers and fishing enthusiasts is fishing for leerfish in the Ebro river and it's river mouth, as these brave fighters can reach up to 30kg! To catch them, you can use surface lures and poppers, but these large fish prefer a natural bait. Using espet/barracuda, needles and curricando, they can be caught in waters 4-15m deep. Leerfish first appear from early June.

Sea bass

During winter, you can fish for sea bass throughout the day with vinyl line in the river. If you catch a female sea bass, it’s advisable to drop it back as the females are breeding at this time of the year. The sea bass is most active during the morning and at dusk. 

Catfish

As a freshwater fish, fishing for catfish in the Delta del Ebro will be concentrated upstream. Catfish go for bait and pellets (a manufactured bait that’s compressed with fish food) and they tend to be out during dusk and nighttime. 

You can fish either from the shore or from a boat using well-chosen and strategically placed mounts. Catfish can be caught throughout the year, although the best time is from April to November when the water is usually above 12°C.

Top sport fishing species in Ebro Delta

FISHING SEASON IN Ebro Delta

Spring

During springtime, the Ebro River Delta begins to come alive with freshwater and saltwater species (and also, an increase of plankton-feeding small species that are eaten by larger predators). During April and May, you can start trolling and jigging to catch bluefin tuna and little tunny. It’s also a good time to catch leerfish and bluefish using dead bait (small barracuda or a garfish) in depths of 7-15m.

Summer

This is the best time of year for fishing in the Delta del Ebro. During July, August and September, the waters are full of activity with large amounts of sea gulls hovering over the frenzies. Again, the fishing will be in both freshwater and saltwater, and it’s a good time to fish bluefin tuna just offshore. Closer to the coast, you can try trolling with natural bait (squid or mackerel) to catch types of fish like barracuda, bluefish, dentex or leerfish. 

Autumn

Fishing in Delta del Ebro during autumn is an excellent time of year, particularly for trolling along the coast with small lures and feathers to catch mackerel, melva, little tunny and dolphinfish usually in waters 40-50m deep. It’s also a good time to fish barracuda with a garfish to catch leerfish or bluefish in depths ranging from 7-15m. 

Winter

During wintertime the marine fisheries are calmer. However, in good weather conditions, Ebro Delta fishing can still be a very productive place to fish. The most common species to be found here are black spot sea bream, forkbeard, conger eel, Atlantic wreckfish and grouper.

During winter it’s better to fish in the River Ebro because, although the temperature is lower and there is a chance of storms, the river remains calm and sheltered. January to March is also an excellent time to fish for sander and catfish as the water is clearer.

TOURISM & OTHER ACTIVITIES

Ebro Delta National Park: The Ebro Delta, one of the most important wetlands in the Mediterranean, is one of the best spots for birdwatching in Spain. Over 300 different species of birds are either resident or migratory to the Ebro Delta. Observe wonderful species like the Great Reed Warbler, Red crested Pochard, Black-necked Grebe and of course the Greater Flamingo.

Other activities in the Ebro Delta National Park: Kayak, Windsurfing, Kite Surfing, Hiking...

Visit Poble Nou, l'Ampolla, the beach of Riumar.

LEGISLATION / REGULATIONS

You need a fishing license for Ebro Delta fishing, (fresh water and salt water) which can be obtained on the website from the Generalitat de Catalunya:

>> Buy a fishing licence

remember that the fishing charters or your fishing guide normally have the fishing license included in the price, so you don't need to buy one if you're chartering a boat.

Key takeaways

Avg Capacity: 5 people
Popular fishing techniques: Jigging, Bottom Fishing, Tuna fishing
Average price: $604 per day
Low season price: $544 per day
High season price: $1082 per day
Included: Fishing tackle, Fishing License, Bait & lures

Frequently asked questions about fishing in Ebro Delta

Depending on the boat, a fishing charter in Ebro Delta can accommodate up to 5 passangers, although most charters are for 5 people.

Typically in a charter in Ebro Delta, a fishing boat charter will include the use of the boat, Fishing tackle, Fishing License, Bait & lures. Some charters may also include Snacks and Drinks, while others may allow you to bring your own.

The cost of a fishing charter in Ebro Delta can vary depending on the duration of the trip and the size of the boat (number of people in your group), the fishing technique or the fish species you want to target. Prices can range from $424 for 4 hours and 5 people to $1082 for 8 hours and 4 people.

In Ebro Delta, you can fish:
Bluefin Tuna
Little tunny
Amberjack
Dorado
Bluefish
. Fishing regulations may vary, so make sure to check them before you go to Ebro Delta. We recommend Catch & Release, especially for undersized fish (for example using barbless hooks).

In Ebro Delta, the most popular fishing techniques include Jigging, Bottom Fishing, Tuna fishing, Trolling, Spin Fishing, Popping.

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