Fun at Sea. Fishing in Barcelona

Vela's Fishing in Barcelona trip itinerary.

The fishing trip in Barcelona begins in Port Marina Vela. We will welcome you on board and show you our 41ft Bavaria sailboat. Everything will be ready to depart and navigate towards the open sea. As we head to a prime fishing location, you'll enjoy fantastic views of Barcelona's skyline.

Fishing Gear & Guide Included.

We make sure the fishing gear is properly arranged for the fishing trip. You're welcome to bring your own equipment too. The trip will be led by an experienced fishing guide and angler.

Fishing Gear & Guide Included.

We make sure the fishing gear is properly arranged for the fishing trip. You're welcome to bring your own equipment too. The trip will be led by an experienced fishing guide and angler.

What Species can you Fish in Barcelona?

Here you'll find a list of some of the species you can catch in our fishing trip in Barcelona:

• Mahi Mahi: A surface-dwelling ray-finned fish found in off-shore temperate, tropical, and subtropical waters worldwide. (early September to end October).
• Bonito: They swim at cruising speeds of 3 to 7 km/h, but can reach speeds of 70 km/h and, exceptionally, are capable of exceeding 110 km/h in short distances. (mid July to mid December).
• Bluefin Tuna: They are found in both temperate and tropical seas, mostly living along the coast or offshore in the Mediterranean environment. (mid-June to mid-October).
• Mackerel: They are found in both temperate and tropical seas, mostly living along the coast. (mid March to early December).
• Albacore: One of the smaller tuna species, reaching sizes between skipjack and yellowfin. They are bullet-shaped with a dark blue back and lighter blue-gray sides and belly. (early July to End of September).
• Dentex: Is an active predator, feeding on other fish, mollusca and cephalopods. It is solitary for most of the year, but during reproduction it lives in groups for some weeks. (end of November to early March).
• White Seabream: A species of seabream native to the eastern Atlantic and western Indian Oceans. It is found from the Bay of Biscay southwards to South Africa and the Mediterranean. (all season).
  

What is the best time to go Fishing in Barcelona?

Early morning is considered prime fishing time in Barcelona, as fish are more active during early morning. At Vela we recommend starting the trip around 7:30am.

Can Solo Travellers join a Fishing Trip?

Yes! Thanks to our pay-by-seat system, we offer guests the opportunity to experience a fishing sailing trip in Barcelona without having to pay the full costs of chartering a boat and hiring a captain.