Fishing in Euskadi, deep sea sport fishing trips.

Sport fishing trips in Euskadi to fish in the waters of the Cantabrian Sea.

Fishing trips in the Basque coast are one of the most demanded sport fishing experiences in the Basque Country. For this reason, we encourage you to live this experience in first person. If you want to fish in Euskadi, if you want to enjoy a pleasant day of sport fishing in the Basque coast, you are in luck. In the more than 180 kilometers of the Basque coast, there are many fishing ports, most of them with seafaring tradition and marina. Perfect characteristics for the practice of fishing. In this case, we have selected Bermeo, former capital of Bizkaia and one of the most important fishing ports in the Basque Country, to offer you an incredible experience. A day of fishing, which, accompanied by the expert fishermen of the town, we will venture into the waters of the Gulf of Biscay in search of bonitos, kings, txitxarros, verdeles and other traditional species of Euskadi. As you already know, depending on the time of the year, we will have different options. Will you join us for the next fishing trip in Euskadi?

If you are looking for a holiday destination with a great fishing tradition and history, Euskadi represents everything you are looking for. Its fleet, its fishing museums(Bermeo Fisherman’s Museum, Albaola) and more than 180 kilometers of coastline prove it. Putting yourself in the shoes of the Basque “arrantzales” has never been so easy. If you are one of those people who love the sea and fishing, you will love this experience. Ready? Let’s get started!

Jigging fishing trips in Euskadi.

Jigging fishing, also known as vertical fishing, owes its name to the lure used in this modality, the jig. A fish-shaped lure with one or several hooks, which recreates the movement of a fish when it goes to the surface. To fish in this modality, it is enough to place ourselves in a good fishing area and let the jig fall to the bottom and then bring it up with the reel and with movements of the rod itself. In this way, we will simulate that a small fish is heading to the surface, thus attracting the attention of larger fish. Although this technique is typical of Japan and Polynesia, more and more people are practicing it all over the world. If you are interested in this type of fishing, either in group or individual, we encourage you to contact us through our contact form.

Fishing trips for bonito in the Basque Country.

Bonito tuna is one of the most desired fishing pieces. In fact, bonito fishing trips in the Basque Country represent more than 70% of the sport fishing trips in our territory. The time to fish for bonito varies depending on the year, but it usually starts in June and ends in September. As you can see, it coincides with the summer. This makes this nautical experience on the Basque coast even more appealing. In these trips, as in the previous ones, the pieces that are caught are shared among the participants themselves, one more incentive to sign up for the next bonito fishing trip. With such a short fishing period and a limited number of places (maximum 6 people) the trips are usually filled easily. We encourage you to reserve your place as soon as possible from here.

Reserve a fishing trip.

We accept both group bookings (maximum 9 people, recommended 6) and individual bookings. In the latter case, there are several options: book the whole boat for a private fishing trip or we will take care of forming a group. There is also the possibility of fishing trips on several boats for groups of more than 9 people. A common exercise in corporate events. In any case, we encourage you to make a reservation from here.

Rent a boat for fishing.

If you have experience, you can rent a boat without skipper. If you choose this option, you can choose different boats depending on the type of fishing you want to practice. Remember that you can also rent a boat without being in possession of a navigation license. In the latter case, although we would be limited to fishing in inland waters, the reward can be very attractive. Sea bass, dentex, mackerel, gilthead sea bream and txitarros await us. In any of these cases, we can bring our own rods or rent them. We encourage you to contact us so that we can help you so that we can help you plan your fishing getaway on the Basque coast.

Video.

As usual in all our publications, we have created a short audiovisual that complements the words and photographs in this article. We hope it will help you to get a more realistic idea of what awaits you during this experience. In case you like this kind of videos, we encourage you to subscribe to our YouTube subscribe to our YouTube channel to discover all the places and experiences that we recommend in the Basque Country. We are waiting for you!

Fishing experience.

Do you want to go fishing in the Basque coast? From TurismoVasco.com we have found several options. All of them as attractive as interesting. These experiences can be done from any of the ports of Urdaibai (Bermeo, Mundaka or Elantxobe). From here, we will head to deeper waters (in the case of bonito fishing) or to the proximities of different coves (in the case of jigging fishing). Once at our destination, the only thing left to do is to enjoy and fish! Once on land, if you have been lucky, you can take your catch to local restaurants where they will prepare it in a traditional way for you or take it home. The perfect end to a beautiful day of fishing. If this is not enough for you, remember that you can always visit a txakoli winery or do another active tourism experience to round off the day.

History of fishing in Euskadi.

Fishing has been essential in the history of the Basque people. Together with shepherding, it became one of the most common ways of life of our people. Today, to a lesser extent, fishing, canneries and everything related to the sea, continues to be of great importance in our territory. Euskadi has always lived facing the sea. Thanks to whaling, the Basque people were one of the world powers from the Middle Ages until the beginning of the 17th century. At that time, the Arrantzales, sailed the seas to reach Newfoundland in search of this once so coveted species. A fact that can be appreciated just by looking at the coats of arms of the coastal towns of Euskadi. Basque fishermen, dressed only with harpoons, endangered their lives trying to hunt these giants. The fishing techniques, the way of life and the character of these fishermen have been inherited from generation to generation until reaching the men and women of today. A very dangerous and poorly paid livelihood that is still looking for its place in the future. will it be tourism?

What to see in Bermeo and surroundings.

Bermeo, Urdaibai and Bizkaia in general, offer us a great list of places to see and enjoy. We leave you a short list with some of the most emblematic places. We hope it will be of help when planning your trip to the coast of Bizkaia. Remember that you can find more information about each of the places mentioned in this list by clicking on their name.

Fishing area.

Although it all depends on the type of fishing we practice, the area used usually covers much of the coast of Bizkaia. A unique opportunity to admire the cliffs and beaches of our coast from a different perspective, from the sea. In this case, Urdaibai, offers us a film scenery. An incredible starting point, from which we will set course to the best fishing spots. The Cantabrian Sea is known for its strong waves and blizzards, characteristics that sometimes make it impossible to fish outside our coastal ports. We must take into account that, for safety reasons, if there is the slightest doubt that there is any danger, the experience will be suspended, giving the possibility of changing the date of the experience.

Frequently Asked Questions.

In this section we have compiled some of the most frequently asked questions. We hope they will help you when planning your getaway to the Basque coast. If you do not find the answer to your questions, we encourage you to use the system you will find at the end of the article to send them to us. You can also use our contact form.

Species and type of fishing.

As we have already indicated, depending on the time of the year, we will have the opportunity to enjoy different types of fishing. For example, in autumn and winter, cuttlefish, squid or sea bass are usually the most fished species in our coasts, while in spring and summer the txitxarro, mackerel or bonito are the most popular species. As you can see, depending on the type of fishing and the time of the year, we will find very different species. In deep-sea fishing, the most coveted and traditional species for the Basques is the bonito. One of the most demanded pieces in the summer season, either to eat at the moment or to be bottled. There is also the possibility of sailing along the coast practicing bottom fishing, a traditional technique of our ports in which species that hang around the rocks of the seabed such as sea bream or sea bass are obtained.

Experiences in the Basque Country.

If you want to enjoy Euskadi through the different experiences of active tourism, we encourage you to take a look at our reservation center. There you will find activities for all tastes and colors.

Embarking on a pleasure boat on the Basque coast to enjoy a great day of fishing, is a plan that few fishing lovers pass up. The only condition is the type of fishing, the rest is taken care of by the organization. Simple, isn’t it? If you have never fished before, don’t worry, these fishing trips are also aimed at people who want to learn how to fish. In case you have any questions about these fishing trips in Euskadi, we encourage you to use the comments system to send them to us. We will try to respond as soon as possible. Ondo pass!