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Fishing in Portugal
Portugal offers a variety of interesting fishing opportunities for spin fishing and jigging along its more than 1000 kilometers of coastline. When fishing from the shore, the sea bass is the main prey, which occurs here in capital sizes. When jigging, you can’t avoid the red snapper (pargo), probably the Portuguese’s most popular angling fish. Further out there is the possibility of catching amberjacks and, if you are lucky, bluefin tuna.
Fishing spots
1. Algarve (south coast)
– Places: Vilamoura, Lagos, Sagres, Albufeira
– Special features: The Algarve offers many fishing opportunities, from rocks and beaches to deep-sea fishing. Sagres and Lagos are particularly popular for sea bass fishing.
2. Setúbal and Sesimbra (Lisbon region)
– Location: Troia, Arrábida, Cabo Espichel, Cascais
-Special features: This region offers both coastal fishing and boat fishing. The bay of Setúbal is a hotspot for sea bass.
3. Central Portugal
– Location: Peniche, Nazaré, Baleal
– Special features: Peniche is known for its cliffs and surf spots, but also offers excellent fishing opportunities, especially from a boat.
License: Fishing in Portugal requires a permit, which can be obtained from local authorities or online here.
Fish species:
(In)Shore:
Seabass, Jewfish, Bluefish
Offshore:
Popping: Bluefin Tuna
Jigging: Red Snapper, Amberjack
Casting: Albacore, Mahi-Mahi
Recommended lures:
Topwater
19,90 €
Light Tackle
12,90 €
Softbaits
9,50 € – 9,90 €
Jerkbait
18,90 €
Light Tackle
14,50 € – 14,90 €
Topwater
16,90 €
Topwater
36,90 € – 38,90 €