La river fishing is a very fun activity in Cantabria. It allows athletes to do a variation of coastal fishing and be able to enjoy the benefits that continental fishing also offers in their community.
Let's review the fluvial spaces in Santander that are perfectly possible for fishing and let's review the species that we can find in these rich waters.
Best fishing rivers in Santander
Pas River
Un excellent space for sport fishing. It is a salmon river par excellence, with the presence of trout and other species of the area, it has excellent areas where you can make very good casts for fishing.
Throughout your journey, presents very good fishing grounds, which are a real opportunity for fishermen of all kinds to get hold of specimens of good size and weight.
I enter some of the seven reserves where fishing is possible in this river we have:
- Viesgo Bridge
- Two rivers
- La Cruz
Area Viesgo Bridge, especially, the tradition of the area and the appreciation for fishing make it seek to make a sustainable practice and that pieces of salmon and trout are valued in local gastronomy and culture.
For this reason, the proposal is to try to give greater relevance and investment to the repopulation of these important species for the area.
For tourists, fishing in this sector is one of the area's greatest attractions, which they complement with the beauty and traditions that only Santander can offer them.
Ason River
Other benchmark for river fishing in Cantabria. The Asson turns out one of the most important in the area and all the spaces through which it runs are of an exuberant beauty that falls in love with all its visitors.
For fishing, the Asón constitutes one of the areas with the best and greatest activity in the area. Among the species that can be captured in its waters, tributaries and nearby rivers, we find:
- Eel
- Reo
- atlantic salmon
- common trout
Salmon is, like trout, one of the biggest attractions in these waters. The best time for salmon fishing is from May to June and the favorite fishing technique is fly fishing or with the use of a spoon.
For trout, the limit of Arredondo it is the best to locate; however, it is possible to get good pieces all along the river.
Inland fishing regulations in Santander
Let's detailSome peculiarities of fishing in Santander for river areas:
- The salmon fishing season runs from April to the end of June
- With regard to trout fishing, the working season is between April 1st and June 30th.
- It is specified as ideal sizes for specimens:
- 45 centimeters for the salmon
- 21 centimeters for trout
- In relation to baits and fishing gear:
- For salmon fishing, the use of artificial flies, spoons, earthworms and shrimps is authorized
- Trout can be fished with spoons no larger than 4 centimeters, the use of natural bait being prohibited in the preserves.
- Fishing is obligatory with the use of rod.
