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Fishing Areas in the Pyrenees

Seven destinations in Catalonia, Andorra, and France. Click on an area on the map to view its details, or browse through the permits one by one.

Pyrenees · 7 zones
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Pallars Sobirà

Noguera Pallaresa

01
RiversNoguera Pallaresa (Sort – Llavorsí)
TributariesFlamisell, Noguera de Cardós, Unarre
SpeciesBrown trout (Salmo trutta), rainbow trout
SeasonApril–July (adult) · September–October (nymph)
TechniquesDry fly, European nymph, streamer in high water
DifficultyIntermediate–AdvancedSome very technical sections.
Johnny Fly Fishing · Salmo trutta · Pyrenees
PERMIT No. JFF-ZP-01/07 Catalonia
Vall d'Aran

The Garonne and the Aranese Rivers

02
RiversGaronne (Aranese section), Joèu, Unhòla, Varradòs
SpeciesWild brown trout, char (in some sections)
SeasonJune–August (high-mountain dry fly) · September (nymph)
TechniquesDry fly, long nymph (nymph fishing)
DifficultyIntermediateCold water, fast.
Johnny Fly Fishing · Salmo trutta · Pyrenees
PERMIT No. JFF-ZP-02/07 Catalonia
Ripollès

Ter and Freser

03
RiversTer (Ripoll–Camprodon), Freser (Ribes de Freser–Queralbs), Ritort
SpeciesWild brown trout; rainbow trout in some restocked sections
SeasonMarch–June (dry fly and nymph) · September–October (low water, technical nymph)
TechniquesDry fly, European nymph, light casting on the Ter River
DifficultyIntermediate–AdvancedThe Freser is very demanding; the Ter Llano allows for all techniques.
Johnny Fly Fishing · Salmo trutta · Pyrenees
PERMIT No. JFF-ZP-03/07 Catalonia
Cerdanya

The Upper Segre and the rivers of the plain

04
RiversSegre (county seat), Duran, Arànser, Err
SpeciesBrown trout (Salmo trutta fario), rainbow trout in regulated sections
SeasonApril–October · Best catches in May–June and September
TechniquesDry fly (summer), nymph (spring and fall), light casting in reservoirs
DifficultyLow–intermediateAn accessible area with good transportation links. Good for beginners.
Johnny Fly Fishing · Salmo trutta · Pyrenees
PERMIT No. JFF-ZP-04/07 Catalonia
Andorra

Valira of the North and East

05
RiversValira del Norte (La Massana–Ordino), Valira de Oriente (Encamp–Canillo)
SpeciesWild brown trout, rainbow trout
SeasonMay–September · June–August for dry-fly fishing at high elevations
TechniquesDry fly, nymph. Very clear water: requires great stealth
DifficultyIntermediate–AdvancedFish that are very selective about water clarity.
Johnny Fly Fishing · Salmo trutta · Pyrenees
PERMIT No. JFF-ZP-05/07 Andorra
Ariège · France

Fishing in the French Pyrenees

06
RiversAriège (Tarascon–Foix section), Vicdessos, Aston
SpeciesBrown trout and char in high-mountain tributaries
SeasonApril–June (flood season) · July–September (dry fly season) · October (nymph season)
Johnny Fly Fishing · Salmo trutta · Pyrenees
PERMIT No. JFF-ZP-06/07 France
Alt Urgell

Segre · La Seu d'Urgell

07
RiversSegre (La Seu d'Urgell – Organyà), Valira (Andorran tributary), Pallerols
SpeciesBrown trout (Salmo trutta fario), rainbow trout in some regulated sections
SeasonMarch–June (spring run) · September–October (low water, nymph)
TechniquesDry fly in clear water, European nymph, light casting from the banks
DifficultyIntermediateThe river is accessible, but the fish are very selective in the La Seu section.
Johnny Fly Fishing · Salmo trutta · Pyrenees
PERMIT No. JFF-ZP-07/07 Catalonia

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Forget about your gear bag. Every piece—from your cap to your boots—is waiting for you at the river. Keep scrolling to see for yourself.

Fly fisherman with a full set of gear casting in the river
01CapSun, rain, or fog: cloudy.
02Fishing rod and reelHigh-end equipment, assembled and ready to go on the river.
03Fishing VestEvery pocket is thoughtfully designed. Every tool is within reach.
04Fishing Hooks and FliesThe box bound by guides who are familiar with every hatching.
05ScoopRubber net: The trout is returned to the water unharmed.
06WadersBreathable, waterproof, and made to fit you perfectly.
07Wading bootsExcellent traction on rock, gravel, and silt.

Down to the very last piece, included.

All-inclusive, even off the river

And when you get out of the water, it's our turn.

Private transfer and a lodge right on the river. Your only job: to fish.

An all-terrain vehicle with knobby tires crossing a wooden bridge over a mountain river Wooden lodge among the pine trees
01Private TransferFrom the airport to the lodge and from the lodge to each well. You don't drive.
02AccommodationsA lodge among the pine trees, right by the river. Fall asleep to the sound of the water you'll be fishing in tomorrow.

Transportation and lodging: included. Excuses: none.

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