GANDIA AREA SOCIAL CLUB (INTERNATIONAL)

We hope to develop interest in fishing as a new activity for our club - we know that there are keen anglers amongst our members, but no local angling clubs to serve them (the nearest being a 'Spanish' one at Pego or a 'British' one at Alcalali). We also know that there is a wealth of both sea and freshwater fishing all year round in this region from Pego in the South, to Sueca in the North and Beniarres in the West.

The frustration for us ex-pat anglers in this area in particular is the lack of information available regarding venues and fishing techniques. To this end we hope to discover more about the sport here, maybe organise local competitions or day trips further afield. Suggestions include: Marjal de Oliva/Pego, Beniarres Reservoir, River Jucar, Rivers Serpis & Vernissa, or along the beaches between Cullera and Denia.

Freshwater fishing:
Nearly all rivers and lakes in the area are free, however you’ll need an annual Valencia/Alicante freshwater licence. If you’re caught without a licence, all your equipment, including your car, can be confiscated by the police! But there is a question of sea angling licences for the shore - the locals say it’s only necessary for boat fishing but other areas of Spain enforce shore fishing licences. More about licences, permits and where you are allowed to fish locally here.

Common Species:
Carp are the dominant species almost everywhere. Goldfish and Bleak (a chub-like species) are found in some rivers (both are of a similar size to the Roach). Barbel are to be found in some hotspots on the River Bullent, which forms the Northern boundary to Pego marshes. Black Bass are another target species, especially in the canals of Pego and on the River Jucar.

Roger is the person to contact for more information or if you want to get involved in all of this (96 280 1478 or 666 070 040) or make suggestions to any of the committeee members. Whether you are a keen amateur, a beginner or a professional then contact our group. We hope to be arranging events in this sport, which could be just tadpoling, fishing for 'pumpernickel' (a small fish found in this area) or proper competitive angling.

To know more about fishing or angling then click on this link which will take you to another page with more local information, hints and tips. This page is what we have discovered or can tell you about so far.

Friday 21 April 2007
Fishing expedition to Oliva Nova Golf beach
to fish from the rock feature 150 metres further along the beach
Target fish: Dorada and Bass (Lubina). Best baits: coreano worm and cuttlefish (sepia)
Meet at beach car park 9am

Thursday 27 April 2007
Fishing expedition to Marenys de Rafalcaid beach (off CV-670)
to fish from right of rock breakwater
Target fish: Dorada and Lubina (bass)
Meet in Avenida de la Platje car park (behind beach) 9am

Wednesday 10 May 2007
Evening shore fishing on Piles Playa
bring a torch or preferably a headlamp
Meet outside the Immo Cafe on C Dr Fleming (behind Piles beach) 7pm

Thursday 18 May 2007
Freshwater fishing in Pego marshes
Best baits: single or double sweetcorn on size 12 or 10 hooks
recommend: 6lb minimum breaking strain line
Meet in Viva Espana car park 9am

Wednesday 7 June 2007
Evening shore fishing from Miramar Playa
bring a torch or preferably a headlamp
Meet opposite 2 restaurants on Av Mar de la Mediterrania (behind beach) at end of Av de la Safor 7pm

fishing events now on hold
if you are interested contact Roger direct (96 280 1478 or 666 070 040)