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Albufeira de Nossa Senhora da Tourega is located in Lisboa e Vale do Tejo. Information on night fishing and boat facilities is limited; verify current regulations with ICNF before visiting.
Albufeira de Nossa Senhora da Tourega is a medium-sized public reservoir in Lisboa e Vale do Tejo, Portugal, covering 64 hectares.
Night fishing is permitted at Albufeira de Nossa Senhora da Tourega — this is an ICNF-designated water where night carp fishing (pesca noturna à carpa) is authorised. Always confirm the current rules on your permit before fishing after dark.
Boats are permitted at Albufeira de Nossa Senhora da Tourega. Check current ICNF conditions for any restrictions on engine size or access points.
ICNF national fishing licence (Licença de Pesca Desportiva) — a single national licence covers all public freshwater fishing across Portugal. Purchase online at icnf.pt. Day, weekly and annual permits are available. No Portuguese residency required — a valid passport is accepted.
Night fishing authorisation — Albufeira de Nossa Senhora da Tourega is designated by ICNF for night carp fishing (pesca noturna à carpa). Confirm current conditions on your specific ICNF permit before fishing after dark.
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All anglers require a valid ICNF fishing licence before fishing at Albufeira de Nossa Senhora da Tourega. Purchase online at icnf.pt — no Portuguese residency required. Night fishing at certain ICNF-designated reservoirs requires additional authorisation noted on your permit.
Portugal is best reached from the UK via the Brittany Ferries Portsmouth–Santander crossing (~24 hours), landing you in northern Spain within a 2–3 hour drive of the Portuguese border. Alternatively, fly to Lisbon or Faro for southern venues. Driving via the Channel Tunnel is an option for the Minho/Douro region but adds significantly to journey time.
Portugal fishing is regulated by ICNF (Instituto da Conservação da Natureza e das Florestas). A national fishing licence is required for all freshwater fishing. Licences are available online at the ICNF website or from local fishing shops. Species like carp and black bass are catch-and-keep on most waters — check regulations for your specific venue.
Portugal's fishing season is broadly year-round for most coarse species, with no statutory close season on most reservoirs. Carp fishing in the large Alentejo reservoirs (Alqueva, Vigia, Montargil) peaks from April through October, with late summer producing some of the continent's biggest catches. The water temperature in these large southern reservoirs stays high enough for active carp through November. Trout fishing in the northern mountain rivers (Lima, Minho tributaries) is restricted to the official season (typically February–August). For black bass, June through September in the reservoirs is outstanding.
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