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Freshwater Angling Introduction

Welcome to this new section covering freshwater fishing. In the future I aim to cover the many aspects of fishing the lakes and rivers in our area and beyond.
Perhaps the greatest gift that angling offers is to be at one with nature. To take in the wonderful surroundings and watch the array of wildlife present. Angling is not just about catching fish, it is a chance to relax and focus fully on this absorbing pastime, letting everyday stresses and worries drift away. Some of the lakes in the Murcian and Valencian region are spectacular and great pleasure can be gained from fishing these waters. Before starting out you do require a licence.

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They are obligatory in Spain and are issued by the authorities of the region that the waters are located in. If you intend to fish in several different regions then you must have a licence for each individual region issued by the respective authority. To obtain a licence for the region of Murcia you must go to Consejeria Industria y Medio Ambiente . C/ Catedratico Eugenio Ubeda Romero No 3 Murcia 30008 Phone 968228901 They are open from nine until two. The cost is around six euros for a year and you will need a copy of your passport, NIE or Residents card. For the Valencian region you can obtain licences from major branches of Caja Rural within the region. It may be wise to have two passport size photographs with you just in case they are asked for. If this is all a little confusing then our fishing club can obtain the Murcian licence for a small fee, just contact me via e-mail or phone for details. With your licence you will receive a pamphlet on do's and don'ts covering minimum sizes, catch limits, seasons etc.
A worthwhile investment is The Guide To 30Freshwater Fishing Venues On The Costa Blanca by Peter J. Walkden. This book details directions to the rivers and lakes, suggesting baits and what fish are present. The book is available from Round Town News offices.

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So now we are armed with licences and some knowledge of the lakes and rivers let us get off and sample the fishing. I am going off to Alfonso XIII first and cannot wait to get started so gather up your rods and reels, brush the dust off your tackle box and maybe I will see you there.