La fishing in Cantabria is extremely important. As part of the culture of a sea town, something that stands out about all fishing management is that it is done with care and measure.
the other thing you have the sea of Cantabria is that it is rough but very rich in species, in food of everything and for everyone, since they coexist from the smallest species such as sardines, to the enormous tuna and bonito, the favorites of the area.
Where do you fish in Cantabria? Everywhere, whether on beaches, bays, ports or offshore, even in continental river areas you can do healthy, active and prolific fishing, as the area deserves.
What species do we get in Cantabria for fishing?
You can get everything in these wonderful waters, whether for sport fishing or especially commercial fishing, fishermen of all kinds have a wide repertoire of species to choose from.
If we talk about small fish, the sardine is the queen of catches. For commercial fishermen this is a constant journey, going to sea to catch this important bait that will then be stored alive for when required.
For the sport fisherman this species is also an important one, this for the same reason, that it serves as bait for what can really attract him:
- Golden
- herreras
- Bonito and tuna for deep-sea fishing
- Sea bass
- breams
- octopuses
And this is just talking about sea fishing, because the rivers also have their share of beloved species, such as trout and salmon.
The Best Good Places to Fish in Cantabria
We can take a walk along the entire coast and never have to repeat a place for a long time. At the level of river fishing, this is very good in asson river; this body of water is one of the favorites and richest in Cantabria.
The reason for its importance is the presence of Atlantic salmon; therefore, throughout its journey from Arredondo to Colindres, sport fishermen will have the opportunity to make this their personal fishing sanctuary and not only the beloved salmon, but another beloved species, the trout.
El Ebro reservoir It is another spectacular destination for continental fishing, here the carp and trout will make the day of those fishermen who want a different day than the one they do at sea.
Already moving more towards the coast, the fishing options open up much more, offering a world-class fishing triad: Santoña, Colindres and Laredo.
These three areas are the true hub of commercial and artisanal fishing. They are the quintessential areas from where the boats leave for all those species that adorn our tables and make the palate water.
For the sport fisherman, these areas, like that of the Santander Bay, offer many spaces on their beaches and promenades to launch the cane and make your daily days the most satisfying; all in the rich Cantabrian waters.
