Fishing in La Graciosa: Tips, places, species and more

With just over 600 inhabitants, La Graciosa is a completely natural and very eco-friendly island with no paved roads. The number of marine species that inhabit this place make a fishing trip to the Graciosa a must-visit destination for every lover of this sport.

 

Fishing in La Graciosa throughout history

La Graciosa has been closely related to fishing since its origins. Being a small island, it is surrounded by the sea, being the natural element with greater prominence in the day to day of its inhabitants. In fact, it was in the nineteenth century when, in search of new fishing spots, the first fishermen began to come to La Graciosa. Here, together with the fish salting factories, they began to find their place and way of life. 

Thus, it was in 1880 when Ramón de Silva Ferro, a ship-of-the-line lieutenant, began the creation of a large and powerful fish salting industry on the island. Four years later, the factory closes, but its workers decide to stay in La Graciosa, thus forming the first population settlement of this Canary Island. 

 

Can you fish in La Graciosa?

Fishing in La Graciosa is one of the biggest attractions of the island. However, being a natural and virgin space, fishing in La Graciosa is strictly regulated.  In addition, we have to take into account that the eighth Canary Island is part of a large Marine Reserve, the largest in Europe. Therefore, if you want to fish in La Graciosa, you will need certain licenses and comply with a series of rules and regulations.

If you want to fish by spinning, the license to fish from land will suffice. However, to fish in inland waters from a boat you need explicit permission from the Marine Reserve.  Only a few charters have such a permit. In fact, although locals can fish in a restricted area, it is only for their own use. 

 

Why choose La Graciosa as a fishing destination in Lanzarote?

The great jewel of La Graciosa is under its waters. The great maritime wealth of this island makes La Graciosa one of the best destinations to practice numerous watersports. Despite being the most unknown Canary Island, it is a unique destination to enjoy the sea and fishing.  In addition, it is only 15 minutes by ferry from Lanzarote. 

Under its crystal clear waters you will find an abundant marine life, different and with a great attraction for fishermen. Being in the Marine Reserve of the Chinijo Archipelago, this magical place with more than 70,000 hectares is an exceptional area with high landscape value.

 

What kind of fishing can be done in La Graciosa?

In the waters of La Graciosa you will find rocky bottoms and tunnels of volcanic origin. However, you will also find large flat platforms with a wide variety of marine species. Its marine orography, position and marine currents are just some of the many reasons that make the eighth Canary Island a perfect place to practice different types of fishing. 

 

Sport fishing in La Graciosa

The reserve of La Graciosa has an abundant wealth of marine species, perfect for fishermen who love sport fishing. In fact, thanks to the great biodiversity of the Atlantic Ocean, La Graciosa is considered one of the best places to practice this sport. 

And you will not have to worry about the fishing restrictions that exist in La Graciosa, you can easily rent a specific boat for sport fishing. There are numerous professional charters which can guarantee a fun fishing day! 

 

Spinning fishing in La Graciosa

If you prefer spinning fishing, you can also practice it in La Graciosa! It is another fun way to enjoy this sport. You can practice it from the shore or, if you prefer, from an authorized boat. Of course, if you prefer, you can enjoy spinning fishing from one of the many beaches or rocky areas that the island offers. 

 

What kind of marine species are found in La Graciosa?

The seabed of La Graciosa has cold water sea currents that make species such as sea bream, hake, sea bass or dentex predominate here. The grouper, the abade, the pelagics and the barred hogfish are also very typical species in the area. 

I can tell you much more about this island… But you should come to La Graciosa to discover it yourself! If you are a real fishing lover, this small Canary Island will surprise you for its seabed and for the fun it will offer you in each of your fishing trips.
 
 

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