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Situated in País Vasco, Arakil ibaia is a river accessible to anglers with a valid Spanish fishing licence. Species present include Atlantic Salmon, Brown Trout, Sea Trout, Barbel.
Night fishing is not permitted at Arakil ibaia. Plan for daytime sessions only.
At 62 miles from Bilbao, Arakil ibaia is a realistic destination for UK anglers using the Brittany Ferries overnight crossing.
Regional fishing licence — País Vasco is not part of the interautonomous scheme. A separate regional licence for País Vasco is required. Contact the País Vasco environmental authority (consejería de medio ambiente) for current fees and purchase options.
Water tier at Arakil ibaia: Libre (open water)
Arakil ibaia holds atlantic salmon, brown trout, sea trout, barbel.
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All anglers require a valid Spanish inland fishing licence before fishing in País Vasco. Contact the País Vasco regional authority for licence purchase details.
Arakil ibaia is 62 miles from Bilbao. The Brittany Ferries Portsmouth–Bilbao overnight crossing (~24–30 hours) is the most popular route for UK anglers heading to Spain.
Most UK carp and coarse anglers reach Spain by taking the Brittany Ferries crossing from Portsmouth to Santander (~24 hours) or Plymouth to Santander (~20 hours), landing in northern Spain. Alternatively, fly to Barcelona, Madrid or Zaragoza for central and eastern venues.
A state fishing licence is required in Spain, issued by each Comunidad Autónoma. Requirements differ between regions.
Spain's carp fishing season is broadly year-round, though the intense summer heat (July–August) can push fish very deep and make daytime sport difficult on exposed reservoirs. The best carp fishing windows are spring (March–June) when water temperatures rise and fish feed heavily before spawning, and autumn (September–November) when temperatures cool and fish feed up for winter. The large Extremadura reservoirs (Cijara, Orellana, Garcibáñez) and Aragón's Embalse de Mequinenza are particular highlights for UK specimen hunters. Night fishing is essential in summer months — confirm the rules on your licence before setting up after dark.
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