Fishing in Sitges

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Sitges is a place like no other in the world. Located only 20 minutes south of Barcelona, Sitges is known for the Sitges International Film Festival...

Sitges is a place like no other in the world. Located only 20 minutes south of Barcelona, Sitges is known for the Sitges International Film Festival, Carnival, its narrow streets filled with little bars & restaurants in the old town.

But did you know that there is amazing sport fishing in Sitges too? The coastline consistes of nice beaches and impressive cliffs, creating the perfect conditions for non-stop spinfishing and bottom fishing.

Only 5 miles off Sitges, the seafloor plunges from 100 meters to over 1000 meters, and it is a major highway for whales, dolphins and pelagic fish species migrating from the Gibraltar Straits into the Mediterranean Sea throughout the year.

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Most popular fishing boats charters in Sitges

Maria del Mar

3 18,04 ft

Sitges, Tarragona (ES)

From $519
Deposit non-refundable

Fuerte

6 26,25 ft

Sitges, Tarragona (ES)

From $743
Deposit non-refundable

Cap Camarat 6

5 21,33 ft

Sitges, Tarragona (ES)

From $641
Deposit non-refundable

Bavaria 41

7 41,00 ft

Port Olimpic, Barcelona (ES)

From $599
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

Mojito

10 32,81 ft

Port Olimpic, Barcelona (ES)

From $1498
Deposit non-refundable

Barracuda

5 21,65 ft

Port Olimpic, Barcelona (ES)

From $615
Deposit non-refundable

Tur Tur

20 44,29 ft

Port Olimpic, Barcelona (ES)

From $1016
Deposit non-refundable

Es Cau

10 49,21 ft

Port Forum, Barcelona (ES)

From $1016
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice

Gone fishing

4 29,53 ft

El Masnou, Barcelona (ES)

From $428
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice

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The coastline of Sitges consistes of nice beaches with several piers and impressive cliffs, creating the perfect conditions for non-stop spinfishing and bottom fishing. Spinfishing along the beaches and its piers you can fish for bluefish and seabass using top water lures and soft bait. Bluefish can also be targeted using natural bait trolled along the coast.

The seafloor in front of Sitges basically consists of sand with a few stoney areas. Locals love to fish for the great tasting gilt-head bream or dorada from the beaches or the piers using worm, crab, shrimp or mussle. Great beaches to fish for gilt-head bream in Sitges are Playa de la Fragata, la Playa de San Sebastián or la Playa de Balmins.

In fall and winter, squid are caught in front of the church of Sitges, in 20 meter deep water.

About 8 miles northeast of Sitges, there's a small reef called "La Barra", where predators such as dentex and amberjack can be caught using live squid or cuttle fish.

And only 5 miles off Sitges, the seafloor plunges from 100 meters to over 1000 meters, and it is a major highway for whales, dolphins and pelagic fish species migrating from the Gibraltar Straits into the Mediterranean Sea throughout the year. March and April are the best months to catch 30-40kg bluefin tuna casting poppers, stickbait and jigs towards the impressive frenzies.

In May, these feeding frenzies are more common towards the Gulf of Sant Jordi and the Ebro Delta. In the area of Sitges, tuna fishing is now basically chumming and drifting in the area of the drop-off (the area of "El Forat" is one of the best places for tuna fishing in Sitges). Tuna caught chumming normally weigh between 40kg and 150kg, but there are fish up to 300kg.

Off-shore, there are interesting seamounts (such as "La Pera" and "Les Mamelles") and the Mallorca channel, which are great places to go offshore trolling for tuna and albacore (May - August).

If you're interested in fishing in Sitges, you might also be interested in fishing in Barcelonafishing in Mallorcafishing in Gran Canariafishing in Marbella and fishing in Tenerife.

Top sport fishing species in Sitges

FISHING SEASON IN Sitges

All year round: spinfishing for seabass, bottom fishing for gilt-head bream, snapper, jack and other smaller reef fish.

Spring: offshore spinfishing for bluefin tuna.

Summer: chumming (drifting) for bluefin tuna

Fall: Light tackle trolling for bonito, mahi-mahi, jack, frigate tuna, little tunny, mackerel. Live bait fishing for dentex and amberjack.

Winter: squid fishing. Live bait fishing for dentex and amberjack.

LEGISLATION / REGULATIONS

If you want to go fishing in Sitges, you need a fishing license. The license issued by the Catalan Government is for both fresh water and salt water fishing and can also be used in the rest of Spain. You can purchase a fishing license on the website from the Generalitat de Catalunya.

Remember that the fishing charters in Sitges 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 or booking a local fishing guide in Sitges.

Frequently asked questions about fishing in Sitges

According to our customers, some of the most popular fishing charters in Sitges are:
Maria del Mar
Fuerte
Cap Camarat 6
Bavaria 41

Depending on the boat, a fishing charter in Sitges can accommodate up to 6 passangers, although most charters are for 5 people.

Typically in a charter in Sitges, 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.

On average, the prices for a fishing trip in Sitges are around $150 per hour. However, prices can vary depending on factors such as the duration of the trip, the size of the boat, and the number of people. For shorter fishing trips and smaller boats, prices can start as low as $519 for 4 hours and 3 people. During the high season, prices can increase up to $744 for a 4-hour-trip with 6 people.

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

In Sitges you can do a variety of fishing methods including Jigging, Bottom Fishing, Tuna fishing, Trolling, Spin Fishing, Squid Fishing. Regulations and restrictions vary depending on the species.

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