Blondie
4
26,90 ft
Blanes, Costa Brava (ES)
From
$688
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
Fishing in Costa Brava
Costa Brava offers fishing for all types of fisherman, including those who are new to the activity, those who do it as a casual hobby and those who are already experts...
Read more..Costa Brava offers fishing for all types of fisherman, including those who are new to the activity, those who do it as a casual hobby and those who are already experts. It is very easy for someone to fall in love with fishing in Costa Brava as its flagship waters are home to many species including the amberjack, dentex, bluefin tuna and leerfish.
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Reviews from the users
Worth every penny! Captain Alberto really know what he’s doing. Definitely experienced and have the fishing locations mapped out. The fish seemed to never stop coming!
If you’re looking for an amazing fishing experience, look no further! This was by far the most fun I have had on a fishing trip!
Lalonde Lalonde
Alberto provided a very good service. He is very in attention to our needs and made a good day for all of us.
Vadym Gorielyi
Alberto was great. Knowledgeable of the area. Went during off season so fish yield wasn’t that great. Lots of mackerel and baby tuna.
Gary Welch
Captain Alberto and the team are very professional and friendly, I came with my son 13yrs old and we spent a nice fishing trip and had the chance with others fishermen to get a big tuna
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It was great.
Frédéric Hochenzy
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Tips & Tricks, bait and more
Spring
Spring is a great time to practice trolling along the coastline. From April and May, you can practice trolling and jigging at height to catch fish such as bluefin tuna, skipjack or little tunny. Spring is also a good time to fish with small barracudas or garfishes to catch leer fish or bluefish at depths of 7-15m
Summer
Fishing in Costa Brava during the summer is the perfect time to fish for bluefin tuna by chumming. This fishing can be done offshore in Cap de Creus, Blanes or Palamos, as well as closer to the coast. For catching denton or amberjack, fishing can be done by trolling with natural bait (squid or mackerel).
Top sport fishing species in Costa Brava
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Atlantic Bonito (Sarda sarda) is a rapid fish species known for being great hunters. They have striping on their backs with silver-coloured undersides and they grow up to 30 inches long. They have a hydrodynamic body shape, even more so than larger tuna.
MORE INFO >Atlantic Bonito
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The Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus thynnus) is a pelagic fish that can grow up to 500kg (1000lb). The biggest Bluefin Tuna ever caught was 780kg (1496lb). These great fighters can be caught trolling, jigging, casting or drifting; mainly off-shore.
MORE INFO >Bluefin Tuna
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Mahi Mahi (Coryphaena hippurus) are also commonly referred to as dorado, dolphin or dolphinfish. They are recognizable by their bluntly shaped heads, long dorsal fin and their bright colouring, dark blue and green on their dorsal side and yellow on their sides and underside.
MORE INFO >Dorado
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The Little tunny or False Albacore (Euthynnus alletteratus) is easily identified by the dark spots under its pectoral fins. They like warm temperate and tropical waters of the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. The larger Little Tunny weigh up to 35lb and can reach 1,2m.
MORE INFO >Little tunny
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The dentex (Dentex dentex) is a common saltwater fish in the Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea and sometimes they appear in the Canary Islands, Morocco and Senegal. They have very strong teeth to feed on fish, squid and mollusca. Dentex are a great species for sportfishing and are targetted mainly trolling or jigging. The larger fish are 1m long and can weigh up to 15 kg (35 lb).
MORE INFO >Dentex
FISHING SEASON IN Costa Brava
Autumn
Autumn is an excellent time to fish in Costa Brava. Trolling with small lures topped with plumes will catch tuna, mackerel, melva, little tunny and dolphinfish among others. Autumn is also a good time to fish with small barracudas or needles to catch leerfish or bluefish in water depths of 7-15m. September and October are good months for light trolling for Atlantic bonito and dolphinfish in waters of 40-80m, using feathers and other small lures. It’s worth noting that to catch bluegill borneo, you will need a lightweight material as they usually offer a good fight.
Winter
Costa Brava in winter is ideal for fishing large fish from the seabed and it’s possible to catch black spot sea bream, forkbeard, conger eel, Atlantic wreckfish and grouper at this time. During winter, fishing is often practiced at a larger depth. Here, the sunken ship wrecks and rocks are perfect places to fish, but fisherman may keep the best of these to themselves. Fish that can be caught here include red sea bream, red snapper, green wrasse, white sea bream, forkbeard and conger eel among others, and the bait used can be sardine, squid or octopus.
All year: Fishing in Costa Brava can be done at any time of the year, but it is most recommended during the winter season.
Top Species
Dentex: Dentex feed mainly on other fish, crabs, molluscs and their favourite, squid. Dentex can be found from 0-200m deep, with young fish found closer to the shore and adults found in more depth. Whilst fishing in Costa Brava, dentex can be caught by trolling with natural bait.
Amberjack: Amberjack can be caught throughout the year and react very well to natural bait such as mackerel and squid. They are one of the most desirable fish to catch using the jigging technique, which can be done at considerable depths and amongst shipwrecks.
Bluefin Tuna: Fishing for bluefin tunas by trolling is best from April to August, whilst by chumming are best caught in July and August. It’s a great time for anglers to practice spinning and heavy spinning, as well as using strollers, stickbait and large jigs to catch them.
Black Spot Sea Bream: Black spot sea bream can weigh more than 6kg, grow to 25 to 60cm in size and can be found in great depths of 200-400m deep. The younger bream live in large schools and swim closer to the coast amongst the sandy seabed. Fishing in Costa Brava is an interesting place to be during the winter and is perfect for background fishing.
Leerfish: A predator of great speeds, leerfish feed on sardines, anchovies, sardinella, swordfish and lisa. You can catch leerfish whilst fishing in Costa Brava by trolling with garfishes in waters from 7-15m deep.
TOP FISHING TECHNIQUES IN Costa Brava
TOURISM & OTHER ACTIVITIES
Palafrugell and Cadaqués are two of the most famous cities and great tourist attractions. Great places to visit here are the Bay of Roses, Banyoles, the botanical gardens of Santa Clotilde, Pinya de Rosa, Marimurtra and Cap Roig.
Those that currently live here are a mixture of both locals and tourists, as well as fisherman who are both attracted to the area and to the fishing in Costa Brava.
LEGISLATION / REGULATIONS
You need a fishing license to fish in fresh water and salt water which can be obtained on the website from the Generalitat de Catalunya:
remember that the fishing charters 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: | 6 people |
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| Popular fishing techniques: | Jigging, Bottom Fishing, Tuna fishing |
| Average price: | $769 per day |
| Low season price: | $593 per day |
| High season price: | $1588 per day |
| Included: | Fishing tackle, Fishing License, Bait & lures |
Frequently asked questions about fishing in Costa Brava
According to our customers, some of the most popular fishing charters in Costa Brava are:
Blondie
Striker 44
Jolie Biche
DIVATEAMFISHING
Blondie
Striker 44
Jolie Biche
DIVATEAMFISHING
Depending on the boat, a fishing charter in Costa Brava can accommodate up to 11 passangers, although most charters are for 6 people.
Typically in a charter in Costa Brava, 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 Costa Brava 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 $371 for 3 hours and 3 people to $1588 for 8 hours and 10 people.
The types of fish you can catch on a fishing charter in Costa Brava will depend on the time of year. Some common fish species that can be caught in Costa Brava include: Bluefin Tuna, Dentex, Little tunny, Atlantic Bonito, Amberjack, Dorado.
In Costa Brava, the most popular fishing techniques include Jigging, Bottom Fishing, Tuna fishing, Trolling, Squid Fishing, Popping.
