The weather, the type of day (sun, wind, cloudier/day or night) and the temperature of the water itself play a fundamental role in the behavior of the fish and therefore in fishing. For example, when cold water occurs, the fish are lethargic and inactive, however. when the water is too hot the same thing can happen, the main thing being a cool and stable temperature.
En Tarragona, at the level of coastal fishing, lFishing hours can vary depending on the season and in these the same temperature can affect the type of fishing and the presence of species.
Let's review some of these factors that determine the best time of day and year for successful fishing from the coast of Tarragona
Best fishing hours in Playa Cataluña
If something characterizes the Costa Dorada is the feasibility for fishing throughout the year. Whether in its coastal waters or already entering inland waters, fishing can be done very well during all seasons and seasons of the year.
However, it is always advisable to keep in mind that there are some schedules that can perfectly be more recommended than others for fishing, especially when there are bathers and tourists in high season, like summer, for example.
Recommendations for fishing hours Catalonia
- From 05:00 to 07:00. Ideal because the water has been without activity with jet skis, boats, bathers and others and the sun begins to warm the water a little for good fishing.
- The night schedules from 17:56 onwards.
- With the transits of the moon:
- Moon down from 17:26 to 19:26
- Moon up from 08:59 to 09:59
Ideal water temperature for shore fishing
One thing to remember is that fish are cold-blooded animals, which is why temperature variations in their environment greatly affect them. Some adapt better to seasonal changes, however, many of them reduce their activity with changes in temperature.
Now, at the level of fishing, for example in the Gulf of Sant Jordi hot spots are formed due to the presence of rocks, for which jigging and bottom fishing are phenomenal; being possible to fish dentex, bonito or mackerel, just to name a few.
On the contrary, in winter it is necessary to change the technique given the temperature and that is when the trolling helps us to fish for bream, sea bream, croaker or some good piece of serrano.
Temperature and fishing at the mouth of the Ebro and other fresh waters
At the level of Ebro river, the nutrient-rich waters allow their species to thrive naturally and quickly throughout the year. If there are times of trafficking, the best is the one that goes from May to November, which is when most of the fish arrive and make the most of everything that the Delta has to offer.
An ideal temperature for these waters is one that is around 16º, this helps the species to get closer to the shores and it is then possible to fish more comfortably and from the beach itself, without the need to go too far into the water or with very deep casts.
