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Rancho Rio Ebro (Riba Roja)

Río Ebro, Spain
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Duration

min. 1 night

Water type

Fresh water

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

Czech, English, German

Overview

Rancho Rio Ebro – this is unforgettable fishing in Spain

The Rancho Rio Ebro campsite is located approximately 8 km from the picturesque Spanish town of Mequinenza and its perfect location makes it an ideal base camp for fishing for catfish and other fish on the Ebro River. Every year, hundreds of foreign fishermen head here to try their luck at catching trophy monsters at the Riba Roja and Mequinenza dams.

Surroundings

The surroundings of the Rancho Rio Ebro campsite are also very attractive from the point of view of natural beauty. Even the sea with its beautiful coastline is within driving distance.

Fishing

A pleasant environment with a family atmosphere is a great place for a holiday enriched by trophy fishing.

The reason why thousands of the catch of greedy fishermen go here every year is simple – there are only a few places such a concentration of giant catfish, zander and other fish. The only real exception is the Ebro river and the dams located on it.

Black bass

The black bass here have not grown to the size known from the American competitions, but at a weight of around 3 kg and a length of 60 cm, a fight with it is an unforgettable experience – thanks to year-round protection, its population in the middle dam is really numerous.

It reaches its highest activity during the warmest months of May – September

 

Zander

Probably the most fish caught on the Ebro, despite the fact that the Ebro river is mainly famous for catfish fishing. Regardless of the attractiveness of this location for catfish fishing, it is true that far more zander are caught here.

During the spawning season, in the months of March and April, fishing is done with a classic spinning rod with artificial lures, and thousands of people are on the water every day – at this time, it is not a problem to catch several dozen zander with a length of 40-90 cm per day.

  • Spinner with artificial lures

On the upper dam, thanks to the huge depths, it is practically only usable during the spawning season, outside of this period either fishing with heavy or vertical spinning with artificial or natural lures is used.

At the lower dam, due to the smaller average depth, spinning is possible almost all year round – thanks to the large number of flooded trees, this is a challenging but effective way of catching this fish.

*Shorter 1.6-2.1m long rods are ideal for spinning (classic spinning rods with a length of 2.4-2.7m are too heavy and you won’t want to see them after a week of fishing), with a casting load of about 30g – such a model can be used on a vertical with a fish. A necessary accessory is a braided line with a diameter of 0.06-0.12 mm. You will appreciate its properties especially when fishing in the depths – at a depth of 30 m, the catch is hardly noticeable when fishing with a classic fishing line.

Carps

The fish usually reach a length of more than 1 m and a weight of over 20 kg.

Monsters over 30kg are reported in several cases every year.

They catch on classic carp rigs and equipment, the basis is to feed the carp – just by feeding at least 10 kg per rod per day, you can get over the magical 20 kg limit. It may seem excessive, but the amount of carp from 6 to 15 kg is such that they will eat practically everything.

The most used are the usual Halibut pellets – don’t bring them with you – buy them on site – corn and frolig dog food. Boilie is practically ineffective.

Carp fishing equipment

Classic carp rods 3.6-3.9m with a weight of 2.75-3.5lb are ideal, a line of at least 0.30mm, the optimum is 0.35mm – when you hook up a submarine with a 30cm wide tail fin, you will understand that it is not excessive at all .

Iit’s a good idea to use a shock rod with some more durable material or a line with a lead core – otherwise you’ll lose more than half the fish.

A necessary accessory is, of course, a carp landing net, at least with meter arms.

Night fishing is ideal in the summer months, when carp eat literally on the fly, in the winter months, at the end and beginning of the year, fewer but bigger fish are caught.

 

Catfish fishing

The Ebro is probably the best location to fish for capital catfish, you can probably catch bigger pieces elsewhere, but in terms of the number of catches over 2m long the Ebro river is the clear number one.

Most of the fish caught are returned to the water, and even if there is really a lot of fishing pressure, the number or size of fish caught is not lower.

Catches of around 180cm are quite common and thanks to widespread pellet fishing it is no problem to catch a fish of this size weighing around 50kg.

The weight gains here are really incredible, even fish over 2 m can add 10 kg in weight per year with an excess of food. If you focus on catfish, a fish over 2 m is almost certain – the current documented record is approx. 112 kg – a photo of this fish can be found in almost every shop and restaurant in Mequinenza today.

The upper weight category of average pieces rises practically every year.

On the River Ebro, catfish can be caught using several common and less well-known methods

We will leave the choice of method for catfish fishing up to you, but if you are not sure, we will be happy to help you not only with preparation and equipment, but also with the hunt itself.

  • Spinning
  • Catfish fishing for pellets

Currently the most used and practically the simplest method of fishing. Due to legislative changes, it is almost impossible to catch bait fish and although everyone is catching them, pellets are an extremely popular technique. The fishing system is identical to carp fishing – you just use bigger hooks, lead and stronger lines.

Equipment – Catfish rods approx. 3m with a casting load of 300-500g, lead weighing 300-600g (depending on the distance and strength of the current), single hooks 3/0-5/0, lines with a load capacity of 60kg or more. It is fished with the brake applied and the rod positioned vertically in the catfish fork. If you can feed the catfish – in some places this fish stays in huge schools and it is not a problem to catch several dozen pieces a day to keep at your place. Pellet fishing has its specifics and works in some places of dams – Ebro (Chiprany area), river Segre, Cinca and Mataraňa with a depth of up to 15m at water temperatures from 20°C.

Accommodations

Accommodation in simple rooms for undemanding, but also luxurious apartments suitable for families with children.

  • stylish kitchen and bar
  • rental of complete equipment
  • television
  • fascinating fishing experiences

Apartment No. 1

  • 2x triple bedroom
  • air conditioning
  • living room
  • bathroom with shower
  • refrigerator
  • freezer

Capacity of people: 6 (optimal capacity of 4 people)

Apartment No. 2

  • 1x triple bedroom
  • 1x double bedroom
  • air conditioning
  • living room with lake view
  • bathroom with shower
  • refrigerator
  • freezer

Capacity of people: 5 (optimal capacity of 4 people)

Apartment No. 3

  • 1x double bedroom
  • 1x triple bedroom
  • air conditioning
  • living room with lake view
  • bathroom with shower
  • refrigerator
  • freezer

Capacity of people: 5 (optimal capacity of 4 people)

Apartment No. 4

  • 2x double bedroom
  • air conditioning
  • living room with lake view
  • bathroom with shower
  • refrigerator
  • freezer
  • covered outdoor terrace overlooking the lake
  • equipped kitchenette with gas stove!

Capacity of people: 4

Apartment No. 5

  • 2x double bedroom
  • air conditioning
  • living room with lake view
  • refrigerator
  • freezer
  • covered outdoor terrace overlooking the lake
  • equipped kitchenette with sink and gas stove

Capacity of people: 4

House-Nestor Haus

  • House with 4-room apartment + kitchen with a capacity of 7 beds
  • This is a house with a wonderful terrace and a view of the lake.
  • It includes a kitchenette, a common room with a fireplace and a bathroom with a shower.
  • Equipped with a new kitchen, new furniture and all equipment!!
  • minimum occupancy 4 people

Capacity of people: 7

Room for 2 people

  • Newly renovated double room with bathroom.
  • TV
  • climate
  • refrigerator
  • freezer
  • In the same building, an accessible kitchen with a stove, microwave and kettle.

Capacity of people: 2

Room for 3 people

  • Newly renovated double room with bathroom.
  • TV
  • climate
  • refrigerator
  • freezer
  • In the same building, an accessible kitchen with a stove, microwave and kettle.

Capacity of people: 3

Room for 4 people

  • Newly renovated 4 bedroom with separate rooms 2+2
  • air conditioning
  • refrigerator
  • freezer
  • TV

Capacity of people: 4

Ships

The campsite has several types of boats for hire for the region of driving, you don’t need any license – if you are a complete beginner, you will complete a short training in boat and engine operation and you can head out for your catches on the Ebro without any worries.

  • INOX Plus boat

A stainless steel boat with a length of 4.9 m and a power of 13.5 and 15 Hp with a cruising speed of approx. 18 km/h

Ideal for 1-3 anglers.

  • Aluminum boats Alucraft 14

A boat equipped with 15 HP engine, VMP license required, three people can reach a cruising speed of over 30 km/h.

  • Aluminum ship Lugafo 1757

With a 45 Hp Honda engine and a maximum speed of 45 km/h. The length of the boat is 5.27 m and the width is 2.08 m. You need a VMP license to drive it.

Echo sounder included, bow electric motor with Minn Kota pedal can be rented with the boat for an extra charge.

  • Tracker Grizzly Jon 1648

The TRACKER® GRIZZLY® 1648 Jon is a versatile aluminum boat, durable and highly adapted for fishing. One boat with a Mercury 15PS engine and electric start and the other with a Honda 15PS engine and manual start.

Price list

The listed prices are valid for 1 night for the entire apartment or room.

You are a group of 5 or more adults, write for an individual price offer.


Apartment No. 1

1 – 3 persons / €90

4 persons / €120

5 persons / €150

6 persons / €180

Apartment No. 2

1 – 3 persons / €90

4 persons / €120

5 persons / €150

Apartment No. 3

1 – 3 persons / €90

4 persons / €120

5 persons / €150

Apartment No. 4

1 – 3 persons / €120

4 persons / €160

Apartment No. 5

1 – 3 persons / €120

4 persons / €160

House – Nestor House

1 – 6 persons / €200

Room for 2 people

1 – 2 persons / €60

Room for 3 people

1 – 2 persons / €60

3 persons / €90

Room for 4 people

1 – 2 persons / €60

3 persons / €90

4 persons / €120

 

*Children under 8 stay free of charge + 50% discount on half board


Stainless steel boat (Length 4.9m, with engines 13.5/15hp max. 4 people)

Price per day / €70

Price per week / €350

Lugafo 45hp aluminum boat (Length 5.3m with 45hp engine and transport tow – speed approx. 40km/h. Echo sounder, catch tank – Max. 4 people.)

Price per day / €150

Price per week / €350

Polar Alucraft 14″/15 (Length 4.3m with 15hp engine and transport tow (speed approx. 35km/h).
Max. 3 persons.)

Price per day / €80

Price per week / €400

Tracker 1648 (new boat, length 4.9m with Honda 15hp engine, manual start. Transport tow (speed approx. 30km/h)

Price per day / €80

Price per week / €500

Tracker 1648 (new boat, length 4.9m with Mercury 15hp engine, electric start. Transport tow (speed approx. 30km/h)

Price per day / €90

Price per week / €550


Catering – services – rental

– when renting fishing equipment for the entire stay, or requesting complete equipment, inquire about the specific price – be careful, only big things are rented – i.e. rods, reels, chairs, sunbeds!! You must have your own fishing jewelry such as hooks, pencil, lures.


Half board / Breakfast buffet, dinner served / €175/week

Dinner / €17/day

Extra dinner / Special days – Grill, Grilled pork, Paella, …etc / €18/day

Breakfast / €8/day

Room cleaning / €10

Gasoline / Issued between 8 and 10 am / €2.20/litre

Permit (Coto) / To the Riba Roja or Mequinenza dam / weekly (catch and release) / €30

Permit (Coto) / To the Riba Roja or Mequinenza dam / daily (with fish without a limited number of pieces) / €20

License / Annual state ticket / €20

Rod+reel / Regardless of fishing technique / €10/day

Echo sounder / Necessary accessory due to the amount of trees in the water / €10/day

Grill / Gas – including bomb / €15/day

Transfer / Barcelona – Rancho Rio Ebro – Barcelona ( 1 car ) / €300

Transfer / Zaragoza – Rancho Rio Ebro – Zaragoza ( 1 car ) / €250

Pets / €5/day

 

Camping – you can also come under a tent or with a caravan or motorhome! In this case, you pay €15/person/day – if you arrive before 12 noon and leave after 12 noon, this counts as a whole day! If you are interested, you can have a caravan parked here all year round – for a price of €600/year.

 

Comfort in the campsite

You will be taken care of all year round by an experienced staff who know your fishing needs exactly and are able to meet the demands of families and larger groups without any problems. The entertainment here is provided by cheerful people who will always try to give you an undisturbed vacation.

Included/Excluded

  • Accommodations
  • WiFi
  • TV
  • Kitchen with fridge
  • Air conditioning
  • Transport
  • Catering
  • Permit: Fishing license
  • Equipment

Tour's Location

Río Ebro, Spain

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