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Southern Spain Lakes & Rivers Fishing Map
Find your stretch of water. Explore the lakes and rivers, get to know the species and plan your next day by the water.
Lakes and riversAll 47 grounds on the map
01 / Discover the waters
Southern Spain Lakes & Rivers fishing spots 47
Choose a place, explore its details or go straight to its pin on the map.
A total of 47 grounds; the first 47 of them are below.
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Embalse de La Breña II (Almodóvar del Río)
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Andalucía · Embalse de La Breña II (río Guadiato)
Explore ground →Embalse de La Puebla de Cazalla
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Andalucía · Embalse de La Puebla de Cazalla (Corbones)
Explore ground →Embalse del Jándula (Sierra de Andújar)
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Andalucía · Embalse del Jándula (río Jándula)
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02 / Species
What can you catch in the lakes and rivers of southern Spain?
Meet the species recorded in these waters. Open a species for its techniques, bait and fishing grounds.
Largemouth bass
Micropterus salmoides
Common carp
Cyprinus carpio
Goldfish
Carassius auratus
Pumpkinseed
Lepomis gibbosus
Black bullhead
Ameiurus melas
Rainbow trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Common bleak
Alburnus alburnus
Brown trout
Salmo trutta
Northern pike
Esox lucius
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In season · October
Southern Spain Lakes & Rivers fishing calendar
Species with a productive season this month. Seasonal data is a guide, not a guarantee of a catch.
Species counts peak in the lakes and rivers of southern Spain in May, Jun, Jul — the strip shows how many species are productive in each month.
- 0 Jan
- 0 Feb
- 1 Mar
- 4 Apr
- 9 May
- 9 Jun
- 7 Jul
- 5 Aug
- 7 Sep
- 4 Oct
- 2 Nov
- 1 Dec
The height of the strip is the number of productive species in that month; it is not a guarantee of a catch. The turquoise column is the current month.
What is caught in the lakes and rivers of southern Spain month by month
For each month, the species in season — the most seasonal ones first.
- Jan
- No records
- Feb
- No records
- Mar
- Northern pike
- May
- Common bleak, Pumpkinseed, Largemouth bass, Goldfish, Common carp, Black bullhead and 3 more species
- Jun
- Common bleak, Pumpkinseed, Largemouth bass, Goldfish, Common carp, Black bullhead and 3 more species
- Jul
- Common bleak, Pumpkinseed, Largemouth bass, Goldfish, Common carp, Black bullhead and 1 more species
- Sep
- Largemouth bass, Goldfish, Common carp, Black bullhead, Brown trout, Rainbow trout and 1 more species
- Dec
- Rainbow trout
What bites in the lakes and rivers of southern Spain this month
Ranked by this month’s research score at the lake and river spots of this region.
Good
Weak
A 0–100 score from season, water temperature, habitat and local records; a general trend, not a guarantee.
Before you cast
Rules specific to this region 30
The entries are summaries compiled from that country’s fishing legislation; each lists its legal basis and official source. The official text is binding, and rules can vary by state and by water. Check the rules on your permit before you fish.
Legal framework and permits
Natural Heritage and Biodiversity Act (Ley 42/2007 (13.12.2007); Art. 64, 64 bis, 64 ter, 65). Basic (framework) state legislation. Hunting and fishing may only be carried out in a manner compatible with species conservation (Art. 65). Possession, transport, trade and release into the wild of species included in the catalogue of invasive alien species is prohibited (Art. 64). Art. 64 ter (added by Ley 7/2018): catalogue species introduced into the wild before 2007 and of fishing value (carp, black bass, rainbow trout, etc.) may be fished only within their pre-2007 distribution areas, within the framework of control or eradication. The CCAA define these areas with maps. The CCAA may authorise the stocking of rainbow trout. Competence for freshwater fishing lies with the autonomous communities (CCAA). Licence: there is no single national licence. Each CCAA issues its own freshwater fishing licence. There is also a 'licencia interautonómica de pesca' agreement valid among several CCAA (2015 agreement; recognised by CyL). Competent authority: MITECO (Ministry for the Ecological Transition) for basic legislation; implementation by CCAA environment/fisheries departments.
Legal basis: Ley 42/2007, de 13 de diciembre, del Patrimonio Natural y de la Biodiversidad communiqué text
Legal framework and permits
Act amending Act 42/2007 (Ley 7/2018 (20.07.2018), BOE-A-2018-10240). Enacted after the Tribunal Supremo (comparable to a Council of State) annulled certain provisions of RD 630/2013 (DA 5ª etc.) in 2016. Through Art. 64 ter it again made it possible to fish invasive species established before 2007 (carp, black bass, pike, zander, wels catfish, rainbow trout) in designated areas. Specimens caught outside these areas may not be returned to the water and must be killed. Competent authority: Cortes Generales / MITECO.
Legal basis: Ley 7/2018, de 20 de julio, de modificación de la Ley 42/2007 communiqué text
Legal framework and permits
Regulation on the Spanish Catalogue of Invasive Alien Species (RD 630/2013 (02.08.2013); Art. 7, 10). Fish in the catalogue: carp (Cyprinus carpio), black bass (Micropterus salmoides), pike (Esox lucius), zander (Sander lucioperca), wels catfish (Silurus glanis), rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), bleak, pumpkinseed (Lepomis gibbosus), Ameiurus melas, Gambusia, Pseudorasbora, red swamp crayfish (Procambarus clarkii), signal crayfish (Pacifastacus leniusculus), etc. Keeping alive, transport, trade and release into water are prohibited. Fishing is permitted only in Art. 64 ter areas and under CCAA regulation. Competent authority: MITECO.
Legal basis: Real Decreto 630/2013, de 2 de agosto, por el que se regula el Catálogo español… communiqué text
Legal framework and permits
EU European eel regulation and CCAA eel management plans (Reg. (CE) 1100/2007). Eel (Anguilla anguilla) fishing in inland waters is completely banned in most CCAA (Galicia, Asturias, Andalucía, CLM, Valencia, Extremadura). As an exception, La Rioja permits fishing with a quota in the Ebro basin. Competent authority: CCAA.
Legal basis: Reglamento (CE) 1100/2007 (anguila europea) y planes de gestión de la anguila d… communiqué text
Legal framework and permits
Andalucía: Andalusian Wild Flora and Fauna Act; Andalusian Order on Bans and Seasons for Recreational Inland Fishing (Orden 13.01.2023 (BOJA 15, 24.01.2023; correction BOJA 71/2023); 2026 amendments: Resolución 06.04.2026 (Cuevas de Almanzora reservoir) and resolutions for the Cádiz reservoirs). Multi-year order. Annex I: trout cotos; Annex II: rainbow trout cotos; Annex III: aguas trucheras; Annex IV: refugios de pesca; Annex V: exceptional measures (zebra mussel, wels catfish in Iznájar). Permit: Andalusian licence. Cotos require a permit (e.g. in 2026 the sin muerte trout coto permit costs €5.77). Competent authority: Consejería de Sostenibilidad y Medio Ambiente (Junta de Andalucía).
Legal basis: Andalucía: Ley 8/2003, de 28 de octubre, de la Flora y la Fauna Silvestres; Ord… communiqué text
Legal framework and permits
Región de Murcia: Murcia Hunting and River Fishing Act; 2026 Order on General River Fishing Restrictions (Ley 7/2003 art. 42.1 (may be valid for up to 3 years following the 2023 amendment); Orden 2026 (BORM 100, 04.05.2026, NPE A-040526-1936)). 15 articles and annexes: Annex I cotos, Annex II river zones, Annex III reservoirs, Annex IV vedado zones, Annex VI invasive species areas (rainbow trout, zander, pike, black bass). Permit: Murcia licence. A permit is required for cotos. Competent authority: Consejería de Medio Ambiente, Universidades, Investigación y Mar Menor; Sección de Caza y Pesca Fluvial.
Legal basis: Región de Murcia: Ley 7/2003, de 12 de noviembre, de Caza y Pesca Fluvial de la… communiqué text
Methods and bait
Invasive species in the catalogue (carp, black bass, pike, pikeperch, wels catfish, rainbow trout, etc.) may only be fished in waters designated by the CCAA as their pre-2007 distribution area. Individuals caught outside these areas may not be returned to the water, must be killed immediately and may not be transported alive. Their use as live bait is also prohibited. Some CCAA accept catch-and-release for carp and black bass as an exception in designated areas (not CyL, Aragón, La Rioja, Galicia). Period: all year.
Legal basis: Ley 42/2007 Art. 64, 64 ter (Ley 7/2018); RD 630/2013 Art. 7, 10 communiqué text
Night fishing
In almost all CCAA, fishing is permitted only from 1 hour before sunrise to 1 hour after sunset (Galicia art. 12, Murcia art. 5, Extremadura art. 9, Andalucía art. 4). Night fishing is permitted only in official federation competitions or, in Extremadura, at fixed pegs designated in Annex II. Asturias applies a monthly timetable; shorter hours apply for salmon. Period: All year.
Legal basis: Annual closed-season (veda) orders of the CCAA communiqué text
General provision
Andalucía: In aguas trucheras, fishing for carp and all other fishable species is prohibited (Annex III; carp exception at certain reservoirs). Trade in inland fishery products is prohibited. Non-native species may only be transported dead. Period: All year.
Legal basis: Andalucía: Orden 13.01.2023 Art. 3, 5, 8 communiqué text
Methods and bait
Región de Murcia: At most 2 rods and 2 hooks per rod may be used. Live fish may not be used as bait; groundbaiting is prohibited (except official competitions). Nets are prohibited. Fishing in diversion and irrigation canals is prohibited (except ciprinícola waters). Fishing hours are from 1 hour before sunrise to 1 hour after sunset. Fishing is permitted all year outside vedado areas. Period: All year.
Legal basis: Región de Murcia: Orden vedas pesca fluvial 2026 art. 5, 7 communiqué text
Methods and bait
Andalucía: Rods with a single line and single hook are used; treble hooks are permitted with paste bait, spoons and artificial fish. In aguas trucheras 1 rod is permitted, in other waters 2 rods (at most 10 m apart). Fish (live or dead) may not be used as bait; groundbaiting before or during fishing is prohibited. Invasive species may not be used as live or dead bait. Exception: official FAPD competitions. In aguas trucheras and trout cotos only 'sin muerte' artificial lures with a single barbless hook are permitted; egg imitations are prohibited. Fishing hours are from 1 hour before sunrise to 1 hour after sunset; night fishing is permitted only in official competitions. Fishing within 200 m of fish passes and dam structures is prohibited. Period: All year.
Legal basis: Andalucía: Orden 13.01.2023 Art. 4, 6, 9 communiqué text
Protected species
European eel (Anguilla anguilla): fishing prohibited.
Legal basis: Reg. (CE) 1100/2007; Galicia Orden 11.12.2025 art. 6 and 10; Andalucía Orden 13.0… communiqué text
Protected species
Sábalo (Allis shad) (Alosa alosa): fishing prohibited.
Legal basis: Galicia Art. 10; Extremadura Tabla IV; Bizkaia OF 2084/2026 Art. 19 communiqué text
Protected species
Saboga / twaite shad (Alosa fallax): fishing prohibited.
Legal basis: Galicia Art. 5: only in the Couso–mouth section of the Ulla between 01.05–07.06, 30… communiqué text
Protected species
European sturgeon (Acipenser sturio): fishing prohibited.
Legal basis: Extremadura Tabla IV (extinct in the region); protected at national level (C… communiqué text
Protected species
Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar): fishing prohibited.
Legal basis: Galicia (all inland waters, Art. 1), Navarra (moratorium continues in 2026), Bizkaia (Art. 19)… communiqué text
Protected species
Cacho; tench (Squalius pyrenaicus; Tinca tinca): fishing prohibited.
Legal basis: Andalucía Orden 13.01.2023 Art. 2.2 (only in Andalusia; in CyL tench may be fis… communiqué text
Mandatory release
Jarabugo, colmilleja, fraile, white-clawed crayfish, sea lamprey (Anaecypris hispanica, Cobitis paludica, Cobitis vettonica, Salaria fluviatilis, Austropotamobius pallipes, Petromyzon marinus): release mandatory.
Legal basis: Extremadura Orden 07.11.2022 Annex I Tabla IV (if caught accidentally, return immediately to the wat… communiqué text
Mandatory release
Endemic barbels and bogas (Luciobarbus spp., Pseudochondrostoma spp.): release mandatory.
Legal basis: Andalucía Art. 7.2 (catch-and-release only; boga 01.05–31.01, barbel 01.07–25.02)… communiqué text
Invasive species
Carp, black bass (Cyprinus carpio, Micropterus salmoides): invasive: release prohibited.
Legal basis: This is the general rule outside the mapped areas (RD 630/2013; Ley 42/2007 art. 64.5 v… communiqué text
The first 20 of 30 entries are listed.
Frequently asked
What can you catch in the lakes and rivers of southern Spain?
9 species are on record in the lakes and rivers of southern Spain: Largemouth bass, Common carp, Goldfish, Pumpkinseed, Black bullhead, Rainbow trout, Common bleak, Brown trout and others.
What can you catch in the lakes and rivers of southern Spain in each month?
The month with the most species in season is May (9 species). By season: winter: Rainbow trout; spring: Northern pike and Largemouth bass; summer: Pumpkinseed and Goldfish; autumn: Common carp and Black bullhead.
How many fishing grounds are there in the lakes and rivers of southern Spain?
There are 47 fishing grounds on record in the lakes and rivers of southern Spain; each has its own page with the location, the species caught and the conditions that suit it.
