One of the most sought after predators in the waters of the peninsula, including Toledo, is the pikeperch. Related to the perch, this elongated fish offers a very special challenge to fishing athletes.
With its set of extensive and sharp teeth, it turns out to be a voracious consumer which facilitates and diversifies the fishing technique.
Overview of pike perch fishing
- They are usually around 80 centimeters long and weigh up to 5 or 6 kilograms when prey of considerable dimensions are caught.
- In Spain it is considered an exotic species.
- It is found in many of the central rivers and other bodies of water on the peninsula.
- In spring, with waters with strong currents, its fishing is especially appreciated.
- They usually stay at the bottom of the waters, which means that you have to go to the bottom to catch them.
- It likes rocky and sandy bottoms. With places to hide.
- It feeds on worms, larvae and other species. It is quite active at the time of its feeding and that is why it is interesting to know what type of conch to use with this species.
- The use of a boat for fishing is recommended. The reason for this is that they can be located in areas with greater depth and therefore with greater luck to be able to find a good specimen.
- The use of small tackle and lures is recommended. In addition, it is recommended to pay the greatest attention to the bite to act quickly when biting.
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Let's check some sectors of Toledo where it is possible to find worthy specimens of your fishing rod:
Azutan Reservoir
Bathed by the waters of the Tagus, this reservoir has an attraction that makes it a focus of attention for hikers and sport fishermen. At the level of its waters they are quite stable, so you can always keep good fish populations.
among the elders predators of these waters we find the pike perch as one of the main protagonists, this along with the black bass.
As an important note, it should be noted that pike-perch are very well attracted with live bait or even with dead fish, but in this particular reservoir water priming is prohibited. This is why it is necessary for the expert fisherman to use other techniques to attract the attention of this specimen.
Castrejon Reservoir
Castrejón is part of the central valley of the Tagus River itself. Its waters are not the best quality in this community, however it maintains a varied population of fish that allow relatively pleasant sports practice.
The sizes of pike perch in this reservoir are not large. So instead of being the main target it could just as easily pass as part of the repertoire of fishing day tests.
Tagus River
Throughout his time in Toledo, the Tagus River offers very good places to go to go for some pike perch. There are very good sizes and measurements (up to 4 kilograms) and together with the carp they make this visit a productive and enjoyable activity for any fisherman versed in this wonderful art.
