Two catch-and-release reservoirs on the Lozoya system—Riosequillo (Buitrago) and Puentes Viejas (upper basin)—offer bank fishing from trout season open through 12 October, then close entirely. Both respond to wind, overcast conditions, and stable water levels; level fluctuations can isolate access points. Spoon and fly permitted with barbless single hooks only. Coverage of permitted bank sections varies seasonally—confirm current access and restrictions before visiting. These stillwaters demand patience and observation: mobile populations require deliberate approach rather than blind casting. Wind creates opportunity; flat water requires exact presentation.
Rules at a glance
- Free fishing
- Fly only
A respectable few hours, if you choose your moments
Good wave on — drift country. A useful wave. Work the productive shore.
45% confidence — limited data
Live now
Conditions on the water
Trends shown where the gauge supports them
Wind
N 5 km/h
Calm
Wave
Ripple
Water temp
—
No reading
Air temp
5°C
Cloud
Clear
Pressure
—
Rain · 24h
0.0 mm
No rain
Some readings unavailable — check directly before fishing.
How to fish · for brown trout
The brief
When · where · method · kit
How to fish it · for brown trout
When
Spring into early autumn within the reservoir season, with wind, bank access, and water level mattering more than classic river timing
Where
Start with Pheasant Tail Nymph (14-18) — on the point — slow figure-of-eight retrieve. If that does not produce, switch depth or speed before changing the pattern entirely.
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
Start with Pheasant Tail Nymph (14-18) — on the point — slow figure-of-eight retrieve. If that does not produce, switch depth or speed before changing the pattern entirely.
Plan B
If fish refuse on top, drop to a buzzer under an indicator at different depths.
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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F
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M
J
J
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Trout seasonSeason
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
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.
Today's fly · curated pack
Top pattern + the box
3 patterns from this venue's curated pack
Evidence
Why today scores what it does
The factors driving today's verdict
Why this score
- Wind conditions (ripple) closely match what this water fishes best in.
Detail · next 12h
Precipitation
The reading most likely to move tomorrow's verdict
About this water · Lough note · 4 min read
Embalses de Riosequillo & Puentes Viejas · profile
Who this water suits
Strengths · watch-outs · best for
About this water
Embalses de Riosequillo & Puentes Viejas, on the water
Field guide · contributor-editedEmbalses de Riosequillo & Puentes Viejas · about
What this water is
Background · character · contributors
About this water
Two catch-and-release reservoirs on the Lozoya system—Riosequillo (Buitrago) and Puentes Viejas (upper basin)—offer bank fishing from trout season open through 12 October, then close entirely. Both respond to wind, overcast conditions, and stable water levels; level fluctuations can isolate access points. Spoon and fly permitted with barbless single hooks only. Coverage of permitted bank sections varies seasonally—confirm current access and restrictions before visiting. These stillwaters demand patience and observation: mobile populations require deliberate approach rather than blind casting. Wind creates opportunity; flat water requires exact presentation.
- Lake
- Granite
Embalses de Riosequillo & Puentes Viejas · directions
How to get to the water
Directions
Embalses de Riosequillo & Puentes Viejas · zones
Where the rules change
Seasons · zones · per-species rules
Seasons & zones
- Trout2nd Sunday of March → 12 October
Embalses de Riosequillo & Puentes Viejas · permits
Licences, sorteo, the rules
Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
- Comunidad de Madrid fishing licence required
- These reservoirs have their own bank-fishing season and access structure, so check the exact permitted shoreline sections and current restrictions before travel.
Embalses de Riosequillo & Puentes Viejas
Terrain map
Two catch-and-release reservoirs on the Lozoya system—Riosequillo (Buitrago) and Puentes Viejas (upper basin)—offer bank fishing from trout season open through 12 October, then close entirely.
Species
A respectable few hours, if you choose your moments
Good wave on — drift country. A useful wave. Work the productive shore.
45% confidence — limited data
Conditions
Wind
N 5 km/h
Calm
Wave
Ripple
Water temp
—
No reading
Air temp
5°C
Cloud
Clear
Pressure
—
Rain · 24h
0.0 mm
No rain
Some readings unavailable — check directly before fishing.
Condition match
69%
Cloud70%
Wind100%
Temp25%
A reasonable day here, though temperature isn't quite in the sweet spot.
How to fish it · for brown trout
When
Spring into early autumn within the reservoir season, with wind, bank access, and water level mattering more than classic river timing
Where
Start with Pheasant Tail Nymph (14-18) — on the point — slow figure-of-eight retrieve. If that does not produce, switch depth or speed before changing the pattern entirely.
Method
Method not yet authored.
Kit
Kit not yet authored.
The plan
Plan A
Start with Pheasant Tail Nymph (14-18) — on the point — slow figure-of-eight retrieve. If that does not produce, switch depth or speed before changing the pattern entirely.
Plan B
If fish refuse on top, drop to a buzzer under an indicator at different depths.
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
- Wind conditions (ripple) closely match what this water fishes best in.
Through the year
0–3 scale · May highlighted
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Trout seasonSeason
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
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.
- Comunidad de Madrid fishing licence required
- These reservoirs have their own bank-fishing season and access structure, so check the exact permitted shoreline sections and current restrictions before travel.
Directions
About this water
Two catch-and-release reservoirs on the Lozoya system—Riosequillo (Buitrago) and Puentes Viejas (upper basin)—offer bank fishing from trout season open through 12 October, then close entirely. Both respond to wind, overcast conditions, and stable water levels; level fluctuations can isolate access points. Spoon and fly permitted with barbless single hooks only. Coverage of permitted bank sections varies seasonally—confirm current access and restrictions before visiting. These stillwaters demand patience and observation: mobile populations require deliberate approach rather than blind casting. Wind creates opportunity; flat water requires exact presentation.
- Lake
- Granite
Seasons & zones
- Trout2nd Sunday of March → 12 October
About this water · Lough note · 4 min read
Two catch-and-release reservoirs on the Lozoya system—Riosequillo (Buitrago) and Puentes Viejas (upper basin)—offer bank fishing from trout season open through 12 October, then close entirely. Both respond to wind, overcast conditions, and stable water levels; level fluctuations can isolate access points. Spoon and fly permitted with barbless single hooks only. Coverage of permitted bank sections varies seasonally—confirm current access and restrictions before visiting. These stillwaters demand patience and observation: mobile populations require deliberate approach rather than blind casting. Wind creates opportunity; flat water requires exact presentation.
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