The Ebro Delta is one of Europe’s most dynamic fisheries, a vast wetland covering more than three hundred square kilometres and home to a remarkable range of species. Inland, monster Carp and Catfish dominate, while offshore the Mediterranean delivers predators that test skill, speed, and stamina. For anglers who like variety, the Delta provides opportunity at every turn.
The river holds Wels Catfish of immense size and Carp topping 40lb, alongside Black Bass that thrive in the quieter backwaters. In the Delta itself, Bluefish, Palometón, and Bass smash lures in shallow water. Step offshore and the targets multiply — Bluefin Tuna, Bonito, Llampuga, Amberjack, and Mackerel provide explosive battles, with Tuna topping the list for sheer power. Each season brings different highlights, from light spinning for Bluefish to full-contact stand-up fights with pelagic giants.
Fishing is fully guided, with high-quality tackle included. Days can be customised to suit your style, whether you prefer spinning, jigging, trolling, popping, or fly. The guides know both the river and the offshore grounds, maximising variety and putting anglers into action quickly.
Accommodation is in the coastal village of L’Ampolla, just a short walk from the boats. Options range from self-catering apartments and chalets for pairs of anglers to larger houses with private pools and gardens. All include kitchens, living areas, bathrooms, and Wi-Fi, with easy access to restaurants, shops, and local amenities.
The Ebro Delta offers anglers a rare mix of giant freshwater fish and Mediterranean predators, making it one of Europe’s most exciting multi-species destinations.
The season runs from January to December.
Season: All Year
Peak: March to November
Weight: 60lb to 400lb+
Average Weight: 70lb
Season: August to October
Peak: September
Weight: 2lb to 5lb
Average Weight: 3lb
Season: April to August
Peak: May to August
Weight: 15lb to 30lb
Average Weight: 25lb
Season: October to December
Peak: November
Weight: 10lb to 60lb
Average Weight: 35lb
Season: All Year
Peak: March to December
Weight: 3lb to 15lb
Average Weight: 7lb
Season: All Year
Peak: October to April
Weight: 2lb to 10lb
Average Weight: 5lb
Depart Any international airport - Arrive Barcelona
Depart Any international airport - Arrive Barcelona
Depart: TBA
Arrive: Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport
General Note
General Note
Please note: Depending on your chosen international airport, an overnight flight and/or hotel stay may be required, which may affect your departure and return dates. Your itinerary will be finalised once travel arrangements are confirmed.
Independent flight/travel arrangements can be accommodated, though our flight-inclusive packages are recommended to ensure seamless integration into your holiday plans.
Travel from Barcelona to L’Ampolla
Travel from Barcelona to L’Ampolla
Once you arrive and have collected your bags, you will need to pick up your hire car and drive to L’Ampolla, where your accommodation and boats are located.
The journey from Barcelona takes approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes.
Hotel Flamingo
Overnight Accommodation
Hotel Flamingo in a Twin Room on a Self Catering basis
Fishing
Fishing
On your first fishing day, you will have your first taste of what the Ebro Delta has to offer. Covering an area of over 320 square kilometres, the Delta is one of the most extensive and exciting wetlands in the western Mediterranean, home to a bounty of different species, including Tuna, Bonito, Bluefish, Palometón, Bass, Llampuga, Mackerel and Amberjack, to name just a few.
Hotel Flamingo
Overnight Accommodation
Hotel Flamingo in a Twin Room on a Self Catering basis
Fishing
Fishing
On your second fishing day, and throughout your trip, if you fancy travelling offshore, speak to your captain and he can make it happen. There is as extra charge for this, which is approximately 150 euros per day, which needs to be paid in cash on the day.
Note: Our standard trips to the Delta are all based on three days of in-shore fishing.
Hotel Flamingo
Overnight Accommodation
Hotel Flamingo in a Twin Room on a Self Catering basis
Fishing
Fishing
On your last fishing day, if there’s a species you haven’t caught, but would like to try and target, or maybe a fishing style you’d like to have a go at, let your captain know, and he will do his best to make it happen.
Over the years, as more and more anglers have fished and explored the waters of the Delta, the fishing techniques have developed dramatically, and now it’s possible to fish with and catch on a vast array of different methods, including spinning, popping, jigging, trolling and even fly fishing.
Hotel Flamingo
Overnight Accommodation
Hotel Flamingo in a Twin Room on a Self Catering basis
Travel from L’Ampolla to Barcelona
Travel from L’Ampolla to Barcelona
On the morning of your departure day, you’ll need to drive your hire car back to Barcelona Airport, ready for your flight home. The journey from L’Ampolla to the airport takes approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes.
Depart Barcelona - Arrive Any international airport
Depart Barcelona - Arrive Any international airport
Depart: Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Arrive: TBA
General Note
General Note
Please note: Depending on your chosen international airport, an overnight flight and/or hotel stay may be required, which may affect your departure and return dates. Your itinerary will be finalised once travel arrangements are confirmed.
Independent flight/travel arrangements can be accommodated, though our flight-inclusive packages are recommended to ensure seamless integration into your holiday plans.
Prices are shown per person and are based on twin rooms and two anglers per boat and per guide, unless otherwise specified. All prices are accurate at the time of publication but may vary slightly depending on factors such as travel dates, booking time, airline pricing, or fuel surcharges set by the operators. Flights are always priced at the most competitive rates available at the time of enquiry to ensure you receive the best possible value when booking. Proudly an ATOL bonded company, our trips are complete packages, including all flights, transfers, accommodation, and fantastic fishing and shooting experiences.
| Travel Available Between These Dates | Days | Price | Availability | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/06/2026 | 31/08/2026 | 5 | £2,739 | Enquire |
| 01/09/2026 | 31/10/2026 | 5 | £2,709 | Enquire |
| 01/11/2026 | 30/11/2026 | 5 | £2,689 | Enquire |
| 01/12/2026 | 31/12/2026 | 5 | £2,839 | Enquire |
| 01/01/2027 | 31/03/2027 | 5 | £2,766 | Enquire |
| 01/04/2027 | 31/05/2027 | 5 | £2,786 | Enquire |
| 01/06/2027 | 31/08/2027 | 5 | £2,816 | Enquire |
| 01/09/2027 | 31/10/2027 | 5 | £2,786 | Enquire |
| 01/11/2027 | 30/11/2027 | 5 | £2,766 | Enquire |
| 01/12/2027 | 31/12/2027 | 5 | £2,916 | Enquire |
| 01/01/2028 | 31/03/2028 | 5 | £2,847 | Enquire |
| 01/04/2028 | 31/05/2028 | 5 | £2,867 | Enquire |
| 01/06/2028 | 31/08/2028 | 5 | £2,897 | Enquire |
| 01/09/2028 | 31/10/2028 | 5 | £2,867 | Enquire |
| 01/11/2028 | 30/11/2028 | 5 | £2,847 | Enquire |
| 01/12/2028 | 31/12/2028 | 5 | £2,997 | Enquire |
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"I loved every second of my trip to the Ebro Delta and would thoroughly recommend it. I wanted to travel somewhere reasonably close to home, where there was a good chance of getting plenty of bites and I wasn't disappointed, every day was busy with a wide range of species. The guides were first class too. "
"From start to finish this was an excellent trip. I didn't fancy the out and out big Tuna fishing that is also possible in Spain but fancied an array of different fishing and that's exactly what I got. I landed some nice Palometón (I think that's how it's spelt) plus a range of Jacks, AND on the last day, I even managed a nice big Tuna. A big thanks to everyone who made the trip possible. "
"I would just like to say a massive thank you to everyone who made this trip possible, everything ran smoothly from start to finish. The fishing was incredible and on each of my three fishing days, I had plenty of bites and lots of fish. The guides were excellent and very accommodating to my fishing plans. "
"Was a fantastic couple of days fishing. Mark the captain is an artist, we had 14 hits and brought in 7 decent Bluefin (average 50kg). We’ll be back "
When fishing on the Ebro Delta, we have a range of accommodations in L’Ampolla, a small village just a stone’s throw away from the boat moorings. L’Ampolla is the perfect base for travelling anglers who seek comfort, tranquillity, relaxation, good food and weather.
We have lodgings suitable for pairs of anglers and group bookings of ten or more, and all feature a kitchen, living room, bathroom and Wi-Fi. Some are also available with private pools and gardens.
When making your enquiry or booking your trip to the Ebro Delta, simply let us know what type of accommodation you would prefer, whether a chalet or apartment, and we can help.
No food or drinks are included in the package, but there are plenty of excellent restaurants and bars available if you fancy eating out each evening. Alternatively, there is also a range of supermarkets and shops if you prefer to cook for yourself in your accommodation.
Vaccinations: No vaccinations are required.
Language: Spanish (The guides speak Spanish, English and German).
Currency: Euro.
Climate: Hot and humid.
To learn more about fishing on the Ebro Delta in Spain, visit our YouTube channel.
When you think of fishing opportunities on the river Ebro in Spain, your thoughts will instantly drift towards the resident monster Carp and Catfish that inhabit it, but that’s not a true reflection of exactly what this incredible waterway has to offer; it offers so much more. Some 90 plus kilometres east, away from the famous carp and catfish region of Caspe, where this mighty river enters the sea, you will find the amazing Ebro Delta.
Covering an area of over 320 square kilometres, the Delta is one of the most extensive and exciting wetlands in the western Mediterranean. Much of the expanse is a designated natural park, home to rare plant species, fauna and an abundance of wildlife, including vast numbers of migratory and non-migratory birds. But, below the water in the Delta itself and just offshore, it’s equally impressive, home to a bounty of different species, including Tuna, Bonito, Bluefish, Palometón, Bass, Llampuga, Mackerel and Amberjack, to name just a few.
This gem of a fishing destination, new for us in 2022, is often overlooked and not on the radar of many travelling rods; however, it has enormous potential and offers anglers the opportunity to sample some exciting rod bending action just a short flight away.
For travelling anglers in Europe and beyond, the Ebro Delta is fast becoming one of the best, most desirable destinations for those wanting to experience a true Sportfishing getaway without the price tag and rigmarole of travelling to the likes of central America.
Located in the province of Tarragona, in Southern Catalonia, the Delta, as the name suggests, is formed by the mighty river Ebro, Spain’s largest river, which flows for an incredible 930 kilometres. It provides the Mediterranean with a great source of food, and its calm waters are rich with nutrients, attracting a diverse range of marine life.
Throughout the course of a year, it’s possible to target a vast array of different species. In-land, in the freshwater of the Delta, Carp, Black Bass, and Catfish are abundant, whilst offshore in the saltwater environment, it’s possible to fish for Bluefin Tuna, Bonito, Bluefish, Palometón, Bass, Llampuga, Mackerel and Amberjack, to name just a few. It truly brings another meaning to the term ‘mixed fishing destination’, and it’s possible to completely tailor your fishing days throughout the duration of your stay, depending on what species you’d like to catch and what methods you’d like to fish.
Over the years, as more and more anglers have fished and explored the waters of the Delta, the fishing techniques have developed dramatically, and now it’s possible to fish with and catch on a vast array of different methods, including spinning, popping, jigging, trolling and even fly fishing.
During the winter season, traditionally between November and March, the focus is often on the smaller species like Bluefish, Bass, and big Palometón and fishing for all of these on light spinning tackle can provide some brilliant sport. The bigger Pelagic fish, like Tuna, are resident offshore all twelve months of the year and can be targeted on various methods, although the most effective way and exciting way to catch them is with heavy spinning tackle and/or chumming on the drift. At certain times of the year, it’s also possible to catch them on topwater lures. If you’ve always wanted to catch a big Bluefin, then the Ebro Delta is a peak destination that will offer you a fantastic chance.
Spinning: April to May & the middle of July to the middle of September.
Drifting: April to May & the beginning of July to the middle of November are the peak.
A little-known fact is that the waters of the Delta also offer some excellent opportunities to catch a range of cephalopods, like Squid and Cuttlefish.
Note: One of the real benefits of our destination on the Ebro Delta is that all tackle is included, so you don’t have to worry about buying lots of new kit before your trip.
For exploring the waters of the Ebro Delta, our destination utilises two boats, the Wellcraft 232 Fisherman and the Scout 260 Sportfish. Both feature state-of-the-art American hulls imported directly from their respective boat builders in America and are some of the fastest in the entire Ebro Delta.
Wellcraft 232 Fisherman – Measures 7.10m in length and 2.58m in width and can carry a total of seven crew members and a skipper, although it will comfortably hold four anglers. It’s equipped with a Mercury Verado 300 horsepower engine.
Scout 260 Sportfish – Is slightly bigger than the Wellcraft, measuring 7.98m in length and 2.69m in width. It can carry a total of seven crew members and a skipper, although it will comfortably hold five anglers. It’s equipped with a two Honda 150 horsepower engines.
Both boats have salt and fresh water pumps, a vivarium, Soft-top equipped with all the necessary rod holders to transport all the fishing equipment and rod holders embedded in the stern. As well as a central console, central seat and T-Top at angles of 30º and 0º; aft seat bench, bow seat lockers both starboard and port, 100-litre refrigerator and space both in bow lockers and centre console to store luggage.
I loved every second of my trip to the Ebro Delta and would thoroughly recommend it. I wanted to travel somewhere reasonably close to home, where there was a good chance of getting plenty of bites and I wasn't disappointed, every day was busy with a wide range of species. The guides were first class too.
From start to finish this was an excellent trip. I didn't fancy the out and out big Tuna fishing that is also possible in Spain but fancied an array of different fishing and that's exactly what I got. I landed some nice Palometón (I think that's how it's spelt) plus a range of Jacks, AND on the last day, I even managed a nice big Tuna. A big thanks to everyone who made the trip possible.
I would just like to say a massive thank you to everyone who made this trip possible, everything ran smoothly from start to finish. The fishing was incredible and on each of my three fishing days, I had plenty of bites and lots of fish. The guides were excellent and very accommodating to my fishing plans.
Was a fantastic couple of days fishing. Mark the captain is an artist, we had 14 hits and brought in 7 decent Bluefin (average 50kg). We’ll be back
Hi Paul, thank you for taking the time to send us your feedback. The Ebro Delta is a very good fishing location with plenty of action. So pleased you got on with Mark he is very good at his job. Cant wait to help you organise your next adventure. All the best Paul
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