Named by Madrid-area fly guides as one of the regional pike waters. A reservoir-type stillwater south of the city with pike populations that respond to big streamers and poppers. More niche than the Extremadura pike waters, but a genuine pike-fly option for Madrid-based anglers.
Rules at a glance
- Free fishing
Spring pike — active and aggressive
Good wave on — drift country. Drift fishing weather — three flies on a long leader.
Post-spawn pike are feeding hard in warming shallows. Fry are concentrated along margins and pike are following them. This is prime time for pike on the fly.
72% confidence in this read
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Conditions on the water
Trends shown where the gauge supports them
Wind
E 16 km/h
Gentle breeze
Wave
20 cm ripple
Water temp
—
No reading
Air temp
7°C
Cloud
Broken
Pressure
—
Rain · 24h
0.0 mm
No rain
Some readings unavailable — check directly before fishing.
How to fish · for pike
The brief
When · where · method · kit
How to fish it · for pike
When
Post-spawn pike are feeding hard in warming shallows. Fry are concentrated along margins and pike are following them. This is prime time for pike on the fly.
Where
Spring pike on the fly — the best time of year. Pike are aggressive post-spawn and actively hunting in warming shallows. Fish reed margins, lily pad edges, and shallow bays. Mix sinking and floating lines. Surface takes possible on calm mornings. Wire trace mandatory — 30cm minimum.
Method
Method not yet authored.
Kit
Kit not yet authored.
Today's tactical plan
The plan
Plan A · Plan B · what to watch · bank or boat
The plan
Plan A
Spring pike on the fly — the best time of year. Pike are aggressive post-spawn and actively hunting in warming shallows. Fish reed margins, lily pad edges, and shallow bays. Mix sinking and floating lines. Surface takes possible on calm mornings. Wire trace mandatory — 30cm minimum.
Plan B
If the main plan is not working, switch to a smaller, more imitative pattern fished slower and deeper. A change of drift angle can also make a difference.
Watch for
Keep an eye on changing conditions — wind shifts and cloud breaks can trigger short feeding spells.
Boat — drift
A gentle ripple is ideal for drifting — broadside drift covering the wind lanes should be productive.
Hatches & runs
What's on, when
Twelve months at a glance
Through the year
0–3 scale · May highlighted
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M
A
M
J
J
A
S
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Large Dark OliveHatch
1
2
2
1
March BrownHatch
1
2
1
Iron BlueHatch
1
2
2
1
Blue Winged OliveHatch
1
2
2
2
2
1
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
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Why this score
- late spring conditions with cloud skies and breezy wind.
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About this water
Laguna de Campillo / Campillo Lagoon, on the water
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What this water is
Background · character · contributors
About this water
Named by Madrid-area fly guides as one of the regional pike waters. A reservoir-type stillwater south of the city with pike populations that respond to big streamers and poppers. More niche than the Extremadura pike waters, but a genuine pike-fly option for Madrid-based anglers.
- Lake
- Mixed
Laguna de Campillo / Campillo Lagoon · directions
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Laguna de Campillo / Campillo Lagoon · permits
Licences, sorteo, the rules
Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
- Check Madrid regional regulations for pike fishing seasons and methods.
Laguna de Campillo / Campillo Lagoon
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Named by Madrid-area fly guides as one of the regional pike waters.
Species
Spring pike — active and aggressive
Good wave on — drift country. Drift fishing weather — three flies on a long leader.
Post-spawn pike are feeding hard in warming shallows. Fry are concentrated along margins and pike are following them. This is prime time for pike on the fly.
72% confidence in this read
Conditions
Wind
E 16 km/h
Gentle breeze
Wave
20 cm ripple
Water temp
—
No reading
Air temp
7°C
Cloud
Broken
Pressure
—
Rain · 24h
0.0 mm
No rain
Some readings unavailable — check directly before fishing.
Condition match
54%
Cloud70%
Wind65%
Temp25%
A reasonable day here, though temperature isn't quite in the sweet spot.
How to fish it · for pike
When
Post-spawn pike are feeding hard in warming shallows. Fry are concentrated along margins and pike are following them. This is prime time for pike on the fly.
Where
Spring pike on the fly — the best time of year. Pike are aggressive post-spawn and actively hunting in warming shallows. Fish reed margins, lily pad edges, and shallow bays. Mix sinking and floating lines. Surface takes possible on calm mornings. Wire trace mandatory — 30cm minimum.
Method
Method not yet authored.
Kit
Kit not yet authored.
The plan
Plan A
Spring pike on the fly — the best time of year. Pike are aggressive post-spawn and actively hunting in warming shallows. Fish reed margins, lily pad edges, and shallow bays. Mix sinking and floating lines. Surface takes possible on calm mornings. Wire trace mandatory — 30cm minimum.
Plan B
If the main plan is not working, switch to a smaller, more imitative pattern fished slower and deeper. A change of drift angle can also make a difference.
Watch for
Keep an eye on changing conditions — wind shifts and cloud breaks can trigger short feeding spells.
Boat — drift
A gentle ripple is ideal for drifting — broadside drift covering the wind lanes should be productive.
Why this score
- late spring conditions with cloud skies and breezy wind.
Through the year
0–3 scale · May highlighted
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Large Dark OliveHatch
1
2
2
1
March BrownHatch
1
2
1
Iron BlueHatch
1
2
2
1
Blue Winged OliveHatch
1
2
2
2
2
1
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
- Check Madrid regional regulations for pike fishing seasons and methods.
Directions
About this water
Named by Madrid-area fly guides as one of the regional pike waters. A reservoir-type stillwater south of the city with pike populations that respond to big streamers and poppers. More niche than the Extremadura pike waters, but a genuine pike-fly option for Madrid-based anglers.
- Lake
- Mixed
About this water · Lough note · 4 min read
Named by Madrid-area fly guides as one of the regional pike waters. A reservoir-type stillwater south of the city with pike populations that respond to big streamers and poppers. More niche than the Extremadura pike waters, but a genuine pike-fly option for Madrid-based anglers.
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