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Summer pike on the fly. Fish early (first light) and late (last hour) when pike push shallow to feed. Topwater is king — poppers and gurglers over weed beds. Mid-day fish hold deep in weed channels. Take a break during the heat of the day. Use a 9-10wt rod with a stiff butt for turning big fish away from weed.
Fish early and late, try deeper during the heat of the day with a fast-sinking line.
Evening tends to be the best period in summer — stay late if you can for a sedge or spinner fall.
Good ripple suits both bank and boat. Bank: work inflows, dam walls, and points. Boat: broadside drift covering wind lanes.
Hatch predictions
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Beyond the hatch · worth watchingambient prey(1)
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Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
- Comunidad de Madrid licence required
- Leisure use is heavy — check permitted fishing zones, seasonal restrictions, and any temporary closures around the swimming/boating areas.
A reasonable day here, though cloud isn't quite in the sweet spot.
File:Pantano San Juan.jpg Terrain map
- Wind conditions (ripple) closely match what this water fishes best in.
- Reservoir near full — settled fish across plenty of holding water.
Embalse de San Juan
Summer pike on the fly. Fish early (first light) and late (last hour) when pike push shallow to feed. Topwater is king — poppers and gurglers over weed beds. Mid-day fish hold deep in weed channels. Take a break during the heat of the day. Use a 9-10wt rod with a stiff butt for turning big fish away from weed.
Fish early and late, try deeper during the heat of the day with a fast-sinking line.
Evening tends to be the best period in summer — stay late if you can for a sedge or spinner fall.
Good ripple suits both bank and boat. Bank: work inflows, dam walls, and points. Boat: broadside drift covering wind lanes.
Hatch predictions
Top nymph shown — see all 4 guilds with Pro.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Beyond the hatch · worth watchingambient prey(1)
Hatch predictions
Top prey shown — see all 4 with Pro.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
- Comunidad de Madrid licence required
- Leisure use is heavy — check permitted fishing zones, seasonal restrictions, and any temporary closures around the swimming/boating areas.
A reasonable day here, though cloud isn't quite in the sweet spot.
File:Pantano San Juan.jpg Terrain map
- Wind conditions (ripple) closely match what this water fishes best in.
- Reservoir near full — settled fish across plenty of holding water.