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Black bass (largebow)
Where: The Lake Alqueva (Europe's largest man-made lake, in the Alentejo) is famous for its black bass, just like the Lake Sabor and some tributaries of the Douro and Minho rivers.
How: Fishing for decoy (shads, Divinators, small swimming lures) and the souvergeol (soft plastics, craws). Focus on slow-moving lures, pauses, and sharp movements, depending on the fish?s activity. Fishing is allowed from May through October, except during the summer swimming restrictions; in closed waters, fishing is prohibited from March 15 through May 15.
Where: The Douro River , the Lake Sabor and the Lake Alqueva are major spots for pike.
How: Use big shads natural lures (15%E2euros%9340 g jig head) or paddlefish (45%E2euros%9365 g) depending on depth and current. Pike are considered a pest; It is prohibited to release it back into the water throughout the country.
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Zander
Where: The Douro is home to a healthy population of large zander, and the lakes Sabor and Alqueva also offer excellent terms.
How: Lure fishing (shads, tubes, small jerkbaits) and sometimes live bait. Focus on slow retrieves at depth, near rocky banks, riffles, and areas with current.
Where: The Lake Alqueva and the basin of the Tage and the Douro are areas known for catfish.
How: Fishing for lively (big fish), at the solid lure (large shads, big plug lures) and sometimes with the longline appropriate. Focus on calm areas, deep water, and areas near the shore.
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Carp
Where: The Great Lakes Alqueva and Sabor , certain dams and designated bodies of water.
How: Fishing for background using natural bait (corn, boilies, worms) or specialized lures. The law allows up to a maximum of three fishing rods for carp and large cyprinids. Carp are also considered a pest; releasing them back into the water is prohibited except in designated bodies of water.
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Barbel (Iberian common barbel)
Where: The Douro has become a great spot for large barbel, especially in its tributaries.
How: Fishing for background with natural baits (worms, corn, bread, boilies). Opt for subtle baiting and appropriate hooks, paired with a thin, sensitive line.
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Brown Trout and Salmon (Minho River)
Where: The Rio Minho , a river that forms the border with Spain (300 km), is home to trout, salmon, and shad.
How: Fishing for fly and at the small lure (shads, fillets, small live bait). Brown trout are protected by a 20 cm mesh , and fishing is permitted from March 1 through July 31 .
Portugal offers excellent conditions for fishing for game fish (Alqueva, Sabor, Douro, Minho) and bottom-dwelling cyprinids, with strict catch-and-release rules for certain harmful species.
