Our Portugal
Welcome to 'Our Portugal' | Bem-vindo ao 'Nosso Portugal'
This part of our website is dedicated to giving you the information that you need if you are considering moving to, or have already moved to, Portugal. We have some essential facts, hints, and tips plus a collection of personal experiences on Our Portugal Blog, where you can contribute your own stories or tips.
- Meeting People in Central Portugal
- Wondering About Having a Swimming Pool?
- Christmas in Central Portugal
- Building Land in Portugal - The Ins and Outs
- Weather in Central Portugal
- Keeping Chickens in Central Portugal
- Importing Cars from the UK and Germany to Portugal
- Driving Through France in Your Caravan
- Caravan Holidays in Central Portugal
- Finding Work in Central Portugal Part 2
- Finding work in Central Portugal
- How to Succesfully Let Your Property
- Books in Portuguese For the UK
- Water Liscence Laws in Portugal
- Replacing Windows with Pine of Softwood
- Water Issues at Cheap Property in Central Portugal
- Camping Sites in the Coimbra Area
- How Much Does it Cost to Build a House in Central Portugal?
- ADSL Broadband Internet Access in Central Portugal
- Accommodation in the Area
- Getting to Portugal by Boat, Ship, Ferry and Hovercraft.
- Notary Costs in Central Portugal
- Getting to Coimbra/Penela from Lisbon and Porto
- Getting to Coimbra and Penela, Central Portugal from the UK
- Carnaval in Central Portugal - Penela
- Emergencies in Central Portugal
- Forecasts and Records
- Dog Kennels in Central Portugal
- From the Airports: Driving in Portugal
- Central Portugal Produce Markets
- Driving In Central Portugal
- Protecting Your Pets in Portugal (1/2)
- Nature in Central Portugal: Ash Trees
- Walking in Central Portugal: Sao Simao
- Self Sufficiency and Portuguese Wildlife
- Canoeing the Modego
- More on Learning Portuguese
- Leishmaniasis Disease
- Tips for Learning Portuguese
- Walking in Central Portugal
- Portuguese Property Renovation 4
- Portuguese Property Renovation 3
- Portuguese Property Renovation 2
- Portuguese Property Renovation 1
- Portuguese Help Sheet
- Sea Fishing in Portugal
- Education in Portugal
- Travelling by Train
- Visiting Coimbra
- Learning Portuguese
- Bringing Your Dog or Cat to Portugal
Sea Fishing in Portugal
From The Shore...
Shore fishing requires an annual licence costing 12 Euros (Licença de Pesca Desportiva) this enables you to fish for Sea fish from the shore throughout Portugal. Many local fishing shops sell this liscence.
If you ever watch the fishing nets being pulled up on to the beach at Costa de Lavos during the summer months you will be amazed by the huge range of species of fish. Sand eels by the thousand, mackerel, rays, bass, hake, plaice, blue fish, bream and even the occasional small cod. Proof if any were needed that the pristine western coastline has all that a sea angler could wish for.
The most commonly fished for species from piers and jetties are black headed bream, sea bass, eels and large mullet. Nearly all of these are destined for the pot!
Most people float fish for the various types of sea bream with tiny rag worm baits. Some fish 2 or 3 hook paternosters. At night the use of light sticks inserted into the top of the float provides very good bite indication. A piece of fresh Mackerel with the blood oozing out is good for many species in the dark.
An exiting period to fish in the estuaries is in the early summer when there are millions of fish fry in the water. The hungry European Sea Bass come in for a few weeks of frantic activity. With many large sea bass jumping out of the water in pursuit of baby fish. Bass to near 20lb are reported but more normal is 3 or 4lb.
At this time of year a large bubble float, weighted with water to aid distance casting is wound back across the estuary with a small plastic sand eel or spinner towed behind on a 2 to 3 meter trace. Also a very effective technique on surf beaches.
You may also be surprised by the odd large cuttlefish, if they don't break your line try immediately for a second as they often travel in pairs and make very good eating.
To learn more about bass fishing go to http://ukbass.com/seabassandfishery/index.html
Fishing from the shore is normally carried out during dawn and dusk when there is less sea bird activity and the fish feel a little safer and more willing to feed.
There are mile upon mile of golden sand beaches south of Figueira da Foz which have shell fish and shrimp in abundance. These are the feeding grounds of the large sea bass and flatfish such as sole, flounder and rays. Beach casting is required with rigs of multiple small hooks and grip leads due to the tidal surge. Where to fish as in other countries look at where the locals are fishing for easy access and good fishing spots.
Check out these links for more technical info on the subject,
http://www.portugal-sport-and-adventure.com/fishing-in-portugal.html
http://lisbon.angloinfo.com/information/19/fishing.asp
Sea Fishing in Portugal
With almost 200 different species of sea fish found in Portuguese coastal waters you have a great opportunity to catch a fish of a lifetime, sunny weather, friendly people, great food and plenty for any non-fishing family to do... Our Portugal Blog
