Sin muerte Tormes tributary on the southern slopes of the Sierra de Gredos. Small granite mountain stream with wild brown trout of Iberian lineage. A companion water to the Coto de Zapardiel de la Ribera on the main Tormes.
- Granite
Rules at a glance
- Free fishing
- Fly only
Slow going — pick your moments
Low and clear — careful approach country. Cover and shadow are doing the work today.
50% confidence in this read
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Conditions on the water
Trends shown where the gauge supports them
Level
Dry recently
No gauge reading
Water temp
4.5°C
Estimated
Clarity
Clear
Air temp
2°C
Wind
SE 3 km/h
Calm
Pressure
1015 hPa
Rain · 48h
0.3 mm
No meaningful rain
Rain · ahead
2.8 mm
Light rain · next 48h
Live readings — water temperature is an estimate where the gauge does not record it.
How to fish · for brown trout
The brief
When · where · method · kit
How to fish it · for brown trout
When
Nymphing can work through most of the day.
Where
Cover mixed depths.
Method
Start with tight-line nymphs and adjust if fish rise or drift higher.
Kit
9 ft #4 rod, floating line, 12 ft tapered leader to 4–5 lb fluoro tippet.
Why this works
Poor conditions. Clarity is favourable (95), Prey activity is weakest (16).
Hatches & runs
What's on, when
Twelve months at a glance
Through the year
0–3 scale · May highlighted
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Large Dark OliveHatch
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2
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March BrownHatch
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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
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Detail · next 12h
Water temperature & rain
The two readings most likely to move the verdict
Water temperature for brown trout
Cool — slow5°C est.ideal 10–16°C
0°14°28°
Evidence
Why today scores what it does
6 factors, signed
- Temperature1728% weight
- Flow6022% weight
- Clarity9518% weight
- Feeding Time4013% weight
- Pressure807% weight
- Prey Activity1612% weight
About this water
Zapardiel de la Ribera, end to end
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Licences, sorteo, the rules
Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
- Castilla y León licence required
- Sin muerte (C&R) with barbless single hooks
- Check annual Junta order for exact tramo dates.
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Sin muerte Tormes tributary on the southern slopes of the Sierra de Gredos.
Species
Slow going — pick your moments
Low and clear — careful approach country. Cover and shadow are doing the work today.
50% confidence in this read
Water temperature for brown trout
Cool — slow5°C est.ideal 10–16°C
0°14°28°
Why this score · for brown trout
- Temperature1728% weight
- Flow6022% weight
- Clarity9518% weight
- Feeding Time4013% weight
- Pressure807% weight
- Prey Activity1612% weight
Conditions
Level
Dry recently
No gauge reading
Water temp
4.5°C
Estimated
Clarity
Clear
Air temp
2°C
Wind
SE 3 km/h
Calm
Pressure
1015 hPa
Rain · 48h
0.3 mm
No meaningful rain
Rain · ahead
2.8 mm
Light rain · next 48h
Live readings — water temperature is an estimate where the gauge does not record it.
How to fish it · for brown trout
When
Nymphing can work through most of the day.
Where
Cover mixed depths.
Method
Start with tight-line nymphs and adjust if fish rise or drift higher.
Kit
9 ft #4 rod, floating line, 12 ft tapered leader to 4–5 lb fluoro tippet.
Why this works
Poor conditions. Clarity is favourable (95), Prey activity is weakest (16).
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.
Gallery · 1
Terrain map
Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
- Castilla y León licence required
- Sin muerte (C&R) with barbless single hooks
- Check annual Junta order for exact tramo dates.
Directions
About this water
Sin muerte Tormes tributary on the southern slopes of the Sierra de Gredos. Small granite mountain stream with wild brown trout of Iberian lineage. A companion water to the Coto de Zapardiel de la Ribera on the main Tormes.
- Granite
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