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Ebro Fishing Holidays- FAQs

  • Can I arrange a short river Ebro Carp fishing holiday in the winter?,
  • The river Ebro in Spain is a very big river, why should i come to Mequinenza for my carp fishing or catfishing holiday?
  • Do you recommend a Ebro Carp fishing or Catfishing guide during my holiday in Spain
  • When is the best time of year to come river Ebro carp fishing in Spain?
  • Where exactly are your river Ebro fishing holiday apartments located?
  • What personal items should I bring with me on my fishing holiday in Spain?
  • What end tackle for Ebro Carp fishing & Catfishing in Spain do you advise?
  • When is the best time for a river Ebro Catfishing holiday in Spain?
  • How do I find my way to the apartments in Mequinenza?
  • Why do you recommend hiring a car rather than using a airport pick-up service?
  • What are the best baits for Ebro Catfishing?
  • What are the best baits for Ebro Carp fishing?
  • Are there shopping facilities in town?
  • Can I get Carp fishing and Catfishing tackle during my holiday in Spain?
  • How big do the Ebro Catfish grow?
  • Can I fish from the bank of the Ebro or will I need a boat?
  • What licenses and permits will I require during my ebro fishing holiday?
  • If I am Carp fishing or Ebro Catfishing how many fishing rods can I use?
  • What is the specification of the fishing holiday apartments?
  • On the Ebro is night fishing allowed?
  • Do your Ebro fishing holidays 'run' Saturday- Saturday or can I arrive anytime?



Can I arrange a short river Ebro Carp fishing holiday in the winter?, 
Yes, even though winter carp fishing in Spain can be amazing, we understand not everybody can come for a week. Three or four night trips are very popular, please get in touch to discuss your exact requirements .



The river Ebro in Spain is a very big river, why should i come to Mequinenza for my carp fishing or catfishing holiday? Mequinenza is the best known fishing town on the Ebro for good reason! all the biggest Catfish (235lbs+) have been caught from Mequinenza, plus the record Carp for Spain (72lbs). No other part of the river Ebro has anywhere near the same average size of Carp (25lbs+) with 40lb+ Carp now caught reguarly and 30lbs+ Carp are captured daily,



Do you recommend a Ebro Carp fishing or Catfishing guide during my holiday in Spain If you have not been Catfishing  on the river Ebro in Spain before it is a good idea for a session or two, for Carp fishing it is not so important.



When is the best time of year to come river Ebro carp fishing in Spain?The Carp fishing on the Ebro can be excellent at virtually anytime of  year, if a large shoal of ebro Carp come through your swim, whether it is January or August, watch out! the catches can be amazing!!.



Where exactly are your river Ebro fishing holiday apartments located? The apartments sit on the bankside of the river Ebro and are exactly 1km from the well known  Carp fishing  and Catfishing holiday town of Mequinenza. Big Carp and massive Catfish have literally been caught outside the front door



What personal items should I bring with me on my fishing holiday in Spain? Passport ,Travel Insurance,euros,camera and towel, suitable clothes for Carp fishing and Catfishing for  summer/winter in Spain,hat/cap and sunglasses, sun cream, after sun, mosquito repellent, travel  plug  and adaptor



What end tackle for Ebro Carp fishing & Catfishing in Spain do you advise? Coated hook link 25lb, Kryston, Korda or Gardener,Lead clips and rubbers.  Size 8 swivels Carp fishing & Catfishing Hooks, Gardener, E.S.P, Kensaki size 1-4

Armored rig tubing. boilie stops. Leads – 5oz distance 5oz grippers.
spare spool 15lb line. P.V.A Anti ladder wide-5m.


Baiting needle, scissors, small box or rig wallet for terminal tackle.
head torch (batteries) catapult or throwing stick, spod




When is the best time for a river Ebro Catfishing holiday in Spain? We have found the Catfish to be very active anytime between April- November. If you are somebody that does not enjoy hot weather, July and August might not be the best months for your Ebro Catfishing holiday, it can get very hot in Spain!.



How do I find my way to the apartments in Mequinenza? Our representative will meet you upon your arrival, you will phone him when you touch down. A route planner for your Ebro fishing holiday in Spain can be found at www.viamichelin.com



Why do you recommend hiring a car rather than using a airport pick-up service? With over 60kms of Ebro  Carp fishing and Catfishing on your doorstep, to get the most from your  river Ebro fishing holiday it is essential to be able to change swims at anytime.



What are the best baits for Ebro Catfishing? Currently fish pellets (available in the town) are very popular for the Catfish, alternatively squid and livebaits continue to catch many Catfish



What are the best baits for Ebro Carp fishing? Boilies are ever popular with 'fusion' hookbaits accounting for some very big Carp, fish pellets are also very successful



Are there shopping facilities in town? Yes, there three small supermarkets, both of which have a good selection of food adequate for a self catering Ebro fishing holiday in Spain



Can I get Carp fishing and Catfishing tackle during my holiday in Spain? Yes, there are four fishing tackle shops in town, whatever you need is available including a wide range of boilies for Carp fishing, bait and terminal tackle for Catfishing in Spain. It is all there at prices about the same as the UK.



How big do the Ebro Catfish grow? The record Catfish is currently 236lbs, caught on this stretch of the Ebro. Although big Catfish have been caught  in other areas this part of the Ebro is the only place in Spain to report 200lbs+ catfish 



Can I fish from the bank of the Ebro or will I need a boat? The majority of Carp fishing and Catfishing on the Ebro is from the bank, fishing boats are available if required. If possible It is a good idea to have a dinghy to bait up from , but not essential. A lot of the Catfish and Carp on the Ebro are caught at very short range.



What licenses and permits will I require during my ebro fishing holiday? You will require a annual fishing license and day tickets, we can organise these for you, the combined price for a weeks Ebro catfishing or carp fishing is around £25 per person



If I am Carp fishing or Ebro Catfishing how many fishing rods can I use? On this part of the river Ebro, whether you are Carp fishing or Catfishing you can only use two rods.



What is the specification of the fishing holiday apartments? The Ebro fishing holiday apartments are two bedroom, with two single beds in each, there is a shower room, fully equiped kitchen and your balcony overlooks the river ,which is 20 metres away.



On the Ebro is night fishing allowed? No, but you can keep catfishing until midnight ,if your swim is fishing well you can sleep their overnight if you wish.



Do your Ebro fishing holidays 'run' Saturday- Saturday or can I arrive anytime? From March-November we like our holiday trips to be Saturday-Saturday. Outside of these periods the Carp fishing trips on the Ebro are generally shorter so there is a lot more flexibility regarding dates



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