Fly Fishing Guides Spain
Catalonia, Pyrenees, Barcelona, Picos de Europa, Cantabria, Asturias, Castilla y Leon, Madrid, Northern Spain
Day Trips In Spain Fly Fishing – Gear Available
Spain in the realm of the fly fishing world is pretty undiscovered, yet offers as good of fly fishing as any place we know of in the world. Most come to the Pyrenees basin between Aragon to Catalonia to see the towering granite based mountainsides and incredible breath taking Hemingway like views, but it’s the rivers and the amazing dry fly action in the spring, summer and fall months that many westerners are now discovering in Spain.
Fantastic Dry Fly Fishing Awaits You In Most Regions Of Spain
A trip to Spain should be on your must do list for fly fishing if you are traveling through Europe. Maybe you go there because you read the Sun Always Rises by Ernest Hemingway or possible because you know the Pyrenees are the mountains of Hercules. But the truth is, you will come back to Spain again because of the hatches and the terrific dry fly & nymph fishing along hundreds of lakes and numerous streams abundant with species of trout like browns, rainbows and zebra trout.
Spanish Pyrenees From Aragón To Catalonia
You will be satisfied with your fly fishing guide on the river Segre & River Ter in Catalonia, Spain, near the town of Girona. We can help people with lodging suggestions, lodging packages, custom itineraries and tours to make it easy to fly fish and see Spain. We do train pick-ups and drop offs at both train stations in Barcelona & Madrid. We have all waders, rods, reels, flies. All you have to do is show up with a hat & sunglasses, we’ll take care of the rest. We take pride in that we try to help people save money while traveling and fishing through Spain, but also with information on where to fish when. We guide all of Spain so having you in the right areas at the right time is what we are all about. Whether you prefer rivers, mountain lakes, trout or barbel, we have something to offer you at affordable pricing.
The best friendliest fly fishing guides who love all countries visiting and fly fishing Spain, we want to share it with you. Let us instruct your family, son or daughter in Spain fly fishing.
No worries we can supply the fly fishing gear also, do not haul it from some country for a few one day trips in Spain.
Best Times May 1st to November 1st (Pyrenees Mountain Lakes July to September.)
Call us for best times and a update on water levels in each area of Spain.
The three major prime areas in Spain for trout fishing: Pyrénées (which could be divided between Catalunian Pyrénées and Aragón Pyrenees), Castilla y León (which is the south part of the Picos de Europa and is the biggest area) and the Cantabric area (which could be divided between Galicia, Asturias and Cantabria, being the best Asturias).
Spain Fly Fishing Barcelona Catalonia
RIVER TER & VALIRA, RIVER SEGRE & TRISTAINA LAKES – ANGLES, GIRONA & ANDORRA
MANLLEU, PONTS OR OLIANA – ONE DAY FLY FISHING TRIPS - GEAR AVAILABLE FOR RENT
River Ter – River Segre, River Valira – High Mountain Lakes of the Pyrenees
We focus on trout fishing in the Spanish regions of Catalonia and Andorra, we have the best fly fishing guides, accommodations, fishing licenses, permits & required liability insurance.
We decide where the best places to fish are due to weather and the time of year. We can pick you up from the train stations or the airports any where in Spain. Our fly fishing is located one hour from Barcelona and one and half hours from Costa Brava. We also have fly fishing in Picos de Europa National Park and surrounding areas, of Cantabria, Asturias, Castillo y Leon. We can also set up tours as well as fly fishing, let us plan your dream fly fishing vacation and tours to all areas of Spain.
We like to fish the 1st day on the river Ter (Anglès) the 2nd day at Tristaina Lakes or the river Valira in Andorra. Usually where ever is best fishing and hatches is where we are keying for guiding. We always confer with our friends and other guides as to what is going on in addition to rivers we know well in Andorra in order to know where would be the best spots to fish for that day depending on the water conditions, forecast, etc…
Hotels near the river Segre in the higher regions of the Pyrenees are pretty expensive, we like to put all our clients in more affordable lodging in the quant towns of Girona & Andorra. These hotels are 50 km or 32 miles from the Pyrenees mountains. The Segre mountain rivers are for more advanced anglers and clientele with a larger budget, this is why we like to fish in 2 different areas with clients. The high Segre for beauty and zebra trout one day, and a 2nd day in the lower Segre near Ponts fishing for larger browns and rainbows. Zebra trout are notorious for being selective feeders and are generally more illusive and smart.
River Ter is born in the Pyrenees, the fish are relatively smaller than the lower reaches due to higher elevations, colder waters and metabolism effects on growth. Zebra trout are ancient relics from the ice age and can adjust to the harsh winter climates of the Hercules & Hemingway mountains. Down river, the climate changes into receding valley’s where larger rainbows and brown trout prevail, there is more bug activity in these zones, predictable fly fishing with tree lined rivers that enhance bug habitat, especially in the late spring and summer months.
Predictable insect hatches are a daily offering for the trout. There’s a good zone we like to concentrate on in both rivers, you can be sure we’ll be on top our game to assist you in being at the right places at the right time. This is key for fishing in all over Spain, as knowing when the run off schedule for that particular year is the ultimate key for success. Both rivers offer both dry fly and nymphing opportunities, as we like to tie our own special flies for these rivers that we know are proven and effective.
Rod, Reel, Waders & Boots Can Be Rented For 36 Euros or $42 USD Per Day, Call or Email For More Info. ALL FISH CAUGHT ARE CATCH & RELEASE ONLY WITH BARBLESS HOOKS.
In the north of Spain we have three big groups of brown trout. (Salmo trutta fario):
- Atlantic, which is in the Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria and Basque Country rivers.
- Duero trout, which is in all the rivers around the Duero river.
- Mediterranean trout, which is in all the rivers in the Ebro area (Pyrenees and so). The last one, is called Zebra trout for the foreigners, but for example, the big dark areas in the body are also found in the Duero trout. These trout are ancient relics of when the Pyrenees mountain range was born and date as far back as the dinosaurs and the basement of time. Truly a trip to Spain with all of its rich history, culture and food is one trip you will never forget.
River Segre in Ponts, is very good for larger browns and rainbow trout. The upper Segre near Andorra, we fish the river Segre and the river Valira at the confluences. This is a really good section to catch larger trout on both dries and nymphs as we know it well. The best month to fish are late May through the summer months, then again in the fall. Everything is based on what the insects, climate and time of year is offering. The key for us is our keen knowledge of knowing where to be when and where not to be why.
We advise clients to do one day in the upper reaches and one day down in the lower sections on both the rivers, the Ter and the river Segre, depending on what your goals are and your budget. Let us help plan your next adventure, here at Jack Trout Fly Fishing International, you never pay anymore for our services, this assists the guide during the season, so questions you may have can be answered immediately by Jack, and the guides can get home off the rivers and not have to be bogged down with clients details. (The biggest complaint by guides today, the guides and my clients really appreciate what we facilitate on all ends, for ultimate success.)
It gives them more time to spend with their families and tie a few more bugs up for the next day, concentrate on guiding. This is a winning team you can count on for your travels to Spain and throughout Europe, no other outfit worldwide assists clients with quality experienced Jack Trout approved guides for one day trips, than Jack Trout Fly Fishing International, check out our Tripadvisor reviews and you’ll see why, we take the mystery out of one fly fishing international travel. Why call many guides you have never met before, you know us a fly fishing day trip worldwide leader since 1994, we have your professional licensed independent guide for Spain. Many Rivers To You, Jack Trout
It’s Our Experience That Makes The Difference!
ASK ABOUT OUR PICK UP SERVICES FROM BARCELONA TRAIN STATION TO ALL THE BEST FLY FISHING PLACES IN SPAIN & THE PYRENEES, YOU WILL LOVE IT.
HOTELS NEAR RIVER SEGRE
In all the villages excellent breakfasts, lunch and dinners, with some being extraordinary cuisine. Lunches are not served on our trips unless previously arranged, but most clients prefer taking a break and going back into town as most of the prices for a great lunch are around 8 Euros or about $10 USD.
- https://www.hrpedranegra.com Very Inexpensive, Nice people. (very quiet and peaceful)
- http://www.hotelboncompte.com More expensive. (in the middle of the village)
- http://www.hotelcalpetit.es/es (very quiet and peaceful)
VILLAGES
- Villages Of Ponts
- Village Of Oliana
HOTELS NEAR RIVER TER
- http://www.can-massot.com
- http://www.fondatarres.com
- http://canvallsrestaurant.com
VILLAGES & Interesting Locations In Spain
Villages of Anglès
Village of St. Marti Sapresa (very quiet and peaceful)
Girona, Spain – We Lodge & Access The River Ter & Segre From Here, We Can Pick You Up. Many of our clients spouses and friends that don’t go fly fishing enjoy tours or spend time on the beach or go exploring Girona on their own, it’s such a wonderful timeless historic city.
From glaciers to saltwater in matter of a few hours, Spain has something to offer for everyone.
Hotel Pasteral - http://pasteral.com/
FLY FISHING INFORMATION & PRICING
For one day 2 fly fishermen with fly fishing guide, licenses, permits & required accident insurance, transportation, fly rod & reel and of course a great lunch. $460 Euros or $475 USD
We can set up a affordable fly fishing package or you just purchase day trips for fly fishing, let us know how we can help.
Let us take mystery out of European fly fishing adventure travel, as we save people all the time on the cost of a lodge and a more independent approach that allows are valued clientele the ability to move around based on their itinerary, schedule and budget.
We can pick you up from the train in Barcelona and take you on a wonderful fly fishing experience in Spain, give you suggestions for fly fishing France and Italy by train.
We have many great hotels located very near both the river Ter & river Segre in best fly fishing areas of Spain. We suggest you fish 3 days with us and you will know two the best rivers in Spain for dry fly, nymphing and affordable lodging.
PYRENEES Catalonia & Cantabria TOURS OF SPAIN
Let us tour you and a friend around the Catalonia – Barcelona – Pyrenees to Madrid – Cantabria – Picos de Europa Regions Of Spain. Let us guide you in the national parks, for unique photo opportunities, of scenery, mountain peaks & animals around some of the most beautiful areas Europe has to offer.
Cost: $375 for 2 persons – 7 to 8 hours
PHOTO Shoots & Tours
PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOS Available Upon Request
Most of our photography is done in the north of the country, between Pyrenees and Picos de Europa in Asturias, but Spain in full of little natural parks. One of the best things in Spain is that we can offer a lot of activities to you and your families: Cultural tourism in the city (most of our cities are of the Middle Age), gastronomy, wineries, outdoor activities… For touring, the best season for photo tours are during the early autumn, because we have the salmon migration with the salmon jumping in the waterfalls and the deer are coming down from the high mountains feeding and getting ready for the rut and the on coming winter. Beside this, the forests are amazing in the fall with their autumnal colors. We offer tours combining fishing and hiking, fishing and wineries, fishing and beach, fishing and cultural. Let us know what you are interested in or we can make some suggestions.
We tour to the most unique places in spain
We sight EAGLES AND OTHER ANIMALS Or we tour historic medieval spain You choose
We offer tours where you could see golden eagles, foxes, griffon vultures or possible the coveted Egyptian vulture or the European lynx.
But we are concentrating getting you to the places we have traditionally seen these animals and others while keeping you in the most scenic and historical park sites. We also cover history on our tours, let us know what interests you. The outdoors, mountain scenes and towering views that go for miles or possible the inside of a medieval castle and the history of the Templars in Northern Spain. We are experts in helping you discover the best areas and best information on Spain, let us tour you.
GIRONA CATALONIA FLY FISHING 2020 PACKAGE SPECIAL
2 anglers 3 days fly fishing 4 nights lodging:
- 3 day guide fishing (picnic lunch included) for two anglers
- Licenses and civil liability insurance for 3 days fishing.
- 6 flies per person.
- 4 nights – 2 people in one room 3 star hotel accommodation (Hotel Pasteral: http://pasteral.com/) Double room, no dinners included.
- Price: 1,525€($1875 USD) Two Anglers $625 USD Per Day
- Gear Included $45 per person per day.
Our Lodging in Catalonia – (Link)
CATALONIA SPAIN FLY FISHING MINI PACKAGE EXAMPLE
- 1st day: Fly fishing in river Ter, in the Anglès area. (the night before the accommodation will be in the city of Girona or in a little hotel next to the river in the little village of Anglès. We recommend you to arrive soon in Girona so you could go for a walk in this amazing village, capital of the region, and admire the Jewish quarter.)
- 2nd day: Fly fishing in river Ter or tributaries in Ripoll area.
- 3rd day: Fly fishing in river Segre in Cerdanya area (from the village of Puigcerdà until the village of la Seu d’Urgell)
- 4th day: Fly fishing in the mountain lakes named “Tristaina” in the country of Andorra.
Our Fly Fishing Guides Are Professional And Are Some Of The Best Guides In All Of Spain. We offer one day fly fishing guide trips in all areas of Spain, we write personal itineraries and we always save people money. We have established reputable professional fly fishing guides as we are a leader for one day trips worldwide.
OPTION 1: 2 DAYS FISHING AND 2 NIGHTS IN 3 STAR HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
We include:
- 2 days guide fishing (picnic lunch included). The first one would be in river Ter (Anglès, Girona) and the second day would be in Andorra.
- Licenses and civil liability insurance.
- 6 flies per person
- 2 nights in 3 star hotel accommodation. Double room with half board. The hotels are: Hotel Pasteral (http://www.pasteral.com/catala/) and Hotel Espel (http://www.hotelespel.com/en/)
Price: 1,516€($1824 USD) TWO ANGLERS $912 USD PER DAY
OPTION 2: 2 DAYS FISHING AND 2 NIGHTS IN 4 STAR HOTEL ACCOMMODATION WITH POOL-SPA
We include:Our Fly Fishing Guides Are Professional And Are Some Of The Best Guides In All Of Spain. We offer one day fly fishing guide trips in all areas of Spain, we write personal itineraries and we always save people money. We have established reputable professional fly fishing guides as we are a leader for one day trips worldwide.
- 2 days guide fishing (picnic lunch included). The first one would be in river Ter (Anglès, Girona) and the second day would be in Andorra.
- Licenses and civil liability insurance.
- 6 flies per person.
- 2 nights in 4 star hotel accommodation with pool-spa. Double room with half board. The hotels are: Hotel Ciutat de Girona (http://www.hotelciutatdegirona.com/en) and Hotel Roc Blanc (http://www.rocblanc.com/en)
Price: 1,688€($1998 USD) TWO ANGLERS $999 USD PER DAY
OPTION 3: 3 DAYS FISHING AND 3 NIGHTS IN 3 STAR HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
We include:
- 3 days guide fishing (picnic lunch included). The first one would be in river Ter (Anglès, Girona), the second day in river Segre (Cerdanya) and the last one we will practice fly fishing in Andorra. Depending on the water level in river Segre maybe we will fish two days in Andorra.
- Licenses and civil liability insurance.
- 6 flies per person
- 3 nights in 3 star hotel accommodation. Double room with half board; one night in hotel Pasteral and two nights in Hotel Espel.
Price: 2200€($2700 USD) TWO ANGLERS $900 USD PER DAY
OPTION 4: 3 DAYS FISHING AND 3 NIGHTS IN 4 STAR HOTEL ACCOMMODATION WITH POOL-SPA.
We include:
- 3 days guide fishing (picnic lunch included). The first one would be in river Ter (Anglès, Girona), the second day in river Segre (Cerdanya) and the last one we will practice fly fishing in Andorra. Depending on the water level in river Segre maybe we will fish two days in Andorra.
- Licenses and civil liability insurance.
- 6 flies per person.
- 3 nights in 4 star hotel accommodation with pool-spa. Double room with half board; one night in hotel Ciutat de Girona and two nights in Hotel Roc Blanc.
Price: 2,540€($2997 USD) TWO ANGLERS $999 USD PER DAY
WE RENT FLY FISHING ROD, REEL, WADERS & BOOTS FOR $45 USD OR 37 EUROS PER PERSON PER DAY.
2 ANGLER PACKAGES WITH A NON-ANGLER INCLUDED THAT CAN COME ALONG ON TRIPS, LUNCHES INCLUDED. 3 PERSON PACKAGES THAT MAKE SENSE.
OPTION 1: 2 DAYS FISHING AND 2 NIGHTS IN 3 STAR HOTEL ACCOMMODATION: 2 FLY FISHERMEN + COMPANION
We include:
- 2 days guide fishing (picnic lunch included) for two fly fishermen. The first one would be in river Ter (Anglès, Girona) and the second day would be in Andorra.
- Licenses and civil liability insurance.
- 6 flies per person.
- 2 nights – 3 people in one room 3 star hotel accommodation. Triple room with half board. The hotels are: Hotel Pasteral (http://www.pasteral.com/catala/) and Hotel Espel (http://www.hotelespel.com/en/)
Price: 1,550€($1900 USD) For 3 People $950 USD Per Day
OPTION 2: 2 DAYS FISHING AND 2 NIGHTS IN 4 STAR HOTEL ACCOMMODATION WITH POOL-SPA + NON-ANGLER
We include:
- 2 days guide fishing (picnic lunch included) for two fly fishermen. The first one would be in river Ter (Anglès, Girona) and the second day would be in Andorra.
- Licenses and civil liability insurance.
- 6 flies per person.
- 2 nights – 3 people in one room in 4 star hotel accommodation with pool-spa. Triple room with half board. The hotels are: Hotel Ciutat de Girona (http://www.hotelciutatdegirona.com/en) and Hotel Roc Blanc (http://www.rocblanc.com/en)
Price: 1818€($2240 USD )For 3 People $1120 USD Per Day.
OPTION 3: 3 DAYS FISHING AND 3 NIGHTS IN 3 STAR HOTEL ACCOMMODATION + NON-ANGLER
We include:
- 3 days guide fishing (picnic lunch included) for two fly fishermen. The first one would be in river Ter (Anglès, Girona), the second day in river Segre (Cerdanya) and the last one we will practice fly fishing in Andorra. Depending on the water level in river Segre maybe we will fish two days in Andorra.
- Licenses and civil liability insurance.
- 6 flies per person.
- 3 nights – 3 people in one room in 3 star hotel accommodation. Triple room with half board; one night in hotel Pasteral and two nights in Hotel Espel.
Price: 2,350€($2900 USD) For 3 People $966 USD Per Day
Species available in Spain: brown trout, rainbows, sea trout, salmon, four different barbel species, carp, pike, black bass and saltwater fishing, but mainly, we are specialist in trout and salmon fishing in the north of the country, and barbel and carp fishing in the center of Spain.
We really love to design our trips thinking about our guest, so we are flexible and we can adapt ourselves to the requirements of every kind of fly fisher, thinking about their fishing level, their physical shape, their tastes in terms of accommodation, this family or companions, their schedule too. Let us show you why we are the best tea in Spain. We are known as the “Spain Team Trout Fly Fishing Guides.” We want to show you why we are one the best outfit in Spain.
We love to instruct beginners & novices, if you are thinking about fly fishing for the first time, you have found the right place and instructors.
Thinking about visiting Spain in the fall? Let us show you some of the world’s best hidden fly fishing secrets we want to share with you. The fall salmon run on the fly is worth checking out.
WE ARE EXPERTS IN CATCHING EXOTIC SPECIES ON FLIES IN SPAIN, IF YOU AROUND MADRID OR TO THE NORTH, GIVE US A CALL.
The three mayor prime areas in Spain for trout fishing: Pyrénées (which could be divided between Catalunian Pyrénées and Aragón Pyrénées), Castilla y León (which is the south part of the Picos de Europa and is the biggest area) and the Cantabric area (which could be divided between Galicia, Asturias and Cantabria, being the best Asturias).
Best Fishing Guide in Catalonia Spain
I called Jack Trout Fly Fishing and he set me up with Joanso, my guide he arranged in Catalonia Spain. That day we spent fishing the local river with both streamers and nymphs. Joan was extremely friendly and helpful and did a great job of teaching my novice fiance the mechanics of fly fishing. Although it was the tail end of the season, Joan was able to put us on the fish and I was lucky enough to land a monster 3.5 brown on a streamer. He also brought us to a fantastic local restaurant for tapas and wine for lunch. I highly recommend Jack and Joan's services and will be sure to return to Catalonia!
-ryanjshook
-Dallas, Texas
September 2021 TripAdvisor
Jack connected me with a local guide in Catalonia for a day trip - I caught over 50 trout, many wild, and enjoyed a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. My guide showed me a great day of fishing and fun and I could not be more pleased with Jack's guide recommendation. I will definitely use Jack Trout next time I am booking a guided trip abroad.
FAST TRAIN ONLY TAKES 2 HOURS FROM MADRID TO BARCELONA - THE PLANE TAKES ONLY 1 HOUR.
Speed Train Barcelona to Madrid – (Link)
Flights from Barcelona, Spain (BCN) to Madrid, Spain (MAD) – (Link)
Great Tourism Page For Girona – (Link)
Anglès: wide rivers with large trout and very large brown and rainbow trout.
Ripollès: In the lowlands area of the region, medium-wide rivers with medium sized trout and large brown trout. In the high mountain areas we have small rivers with small wild trout.
Cerdanya: Wide rivers with medium sized trout, large brown trout. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerdanya and https://www.visitpirineus.com/en/destinations/cerdanya
Andorra: mostly mountain rivers with small and medium sized trout, lots of wild trout. Andorra also offers numerous mountain lakes all full of trout and a variety of salmon. http://visitandorra.com/en/
Access to the lakes is by foot or by helicopter.
LIST OF FLIES FOR FLY FISHING Spain
DRY FLIES
- E/C Caddis – 14, 16 & 18
- Parachute Adams 12, 14 & 16
- Lt. Cahill 16 & 14
- Sparkle Comparadun PMD 14 & 16
- Blue Wing Olives 16 & 14
- Goddard Caddis 14
- Rusty Spinner 16
- Mayfly Cripples 16
NYMPHING
- Black Copper John 16 & 18
- Red Copper John 16 & 18
- Micro Mayfly 18
- Pheasant Tails 16 & 18
- Z Wing Caddis Green 14
- Poxy Back pmd 14 & 16
- Poxyback Hares Ear 10
- San Juan Type Scuds 16 18 & 20
- Various Midges In All Colors 16/18
- Hares Ear 18 16 & 14
Spey - Switch & Streamer Rods – Call for specific methods like fly fishing for salmon, barbel, carp & catfish on the fly in Central & Northern Spain.
GEAR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR Spain
- Fish species: Trout, Salmon, Barbel, Carp, Whitefish, Black Bass, Pike – All On Flies!
- Fishing season: May 1st to Oct 15th Best – Call for more specific Information for each region of Spain
- Nearest airport: Barcelona (BCN) Madrid (MAD)
- Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 foot leader to 3x 4x 5x for nymphing, 13.5 foot supple leader for dry fly presentations.
- Recommended fly fishing tippet: 4X 5X 6X Tippet For Nymphing or Dries. Salmon, Barbel & Sea Trout – OX
- Best fly fishing rod: 9 foot –4, 5 or 6 weight, 7 to 9 wt for Salmon. Barbel, Sea Trout
- Best floating fly line: WF Rio Perception Fly Line
- Best sinking fly line: Rio Streamer tip 4ips, Call for tips on Sink Tips.
- Fly lines: Floating, Sink Tip
FLY FISHING CATALONIA SPAIN, RIVER TER & SEGRE 2019
The Spain Fly Fishing Day Trip Experts
