Fishing for perch in the Ebro

In the Ebro, you will find perch up to 50cm! Ready for the adventure?

The European perch (Perca fluviatilis) is also an invasive species, and as a predator, it is one of the last to appear in the Riba-roja and Mequinenza reservoirs, although it has been living in the Ebro River since the 1990s. These fierce predators can reach up to 70 cm in length and weigh around 5 kg.

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The large number of specimens has made it one of the most caught fish for spinning, and although they are not at the level of a black bass, they are very fun to fish. They are usually fished from a boat. The largest specimens tend to be in deep areas, while the smaller ones are found near the shores.

Techniques and seasons for fishing Perch

There are multiple fishing techniques, although the most commonly used in our area are casting or spinning and fishing with dead sardines. If it is your first time, we recommend hiring a fishing guide to learn the techniques and achieve better results. It is one of the species that we can practically find all year round.

FISHING EFFECTIVENESS ACCORDING TO THE MONTHS OF THE YEAR

Spinning or casting in spring March 1 - May 15
Spinning or casting in autumn September 1 - December 31
Dead Sardine March 1 - November 30
Live fish Currently prohibited in the Ebro River

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Spinning or casting in spring

Undoubtedly, the most popular technique among our clients; spinning fishing with multiple lures, depending on the season and time of day, is very active and fun. The smaller perch are usually along the shores, and the attack is very characteristic because it occurs in groups. In deeper parts and with jigging techniques, the larger specimens are usually caught.

Spinning or casting in autumn

Undoubtedly, the most popular technique among our clients; spinning fishing with multiple lures, depending on the season and time of day, is very active and fun. The smaller perch are usually along the shores, and the attack is very characteristic because it occurs in groups. In deeper parts and with jigging techniques, the larger specimens are usually caught.

Dead Sardine

Currently, it is allowed in the Ebro River; it improves effectiveness due to the odor released by the bait, although it is not the usual food for perch, so it doesn’t always work. It is a more static fishing method, which can be done from the shore or from a boat, and can be used with both a float (more at night) and on the bottom. It is also possible to spin fish using rigs such as the drachkovitch or the controlled dead bait.

Live Fish

Currently prohibited in the Ebro river.

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