High-altitude glacial lakes (ibones) above 2000m across the Aragonese Pyrenees; brown trout; seasons open later than valley waters.
- Lake
- Granite
Set up a broadside drift and cover the water systematically. Work a bushy searching pattern on the bob and drop a contrasting nymph on the point.
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.
Evening tends to be the best period in summer — stay late if you can for a sedge or spinner fall.
A gentle ripple is ideal for drifting — broadside drift covering the wind lanes should be productive.
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Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
A good match for Pyrenean Ibones (high-mountain lakes) — most conditions are close to what it fishes best in.

High-altitude glacial lakes (ibones) above 2000m across the Aragonese Pyrenees; brown trout; seasons open later than valley waters.

Ibones de Anayet
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High-altitude glacial lakes (ibones) above 2000m across the Aragonese Pyrenees; brown trout; seasons open later than valley waters.
Set up a broadside drift and cover the water systematically. Work a bushy searching pattern on the bob and drop a contrasting nymph on the point.
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.
Evening tends to be the best period in summer — stay late if you can for a sedge or spinner fall.
A gentle ripple is ideal for drifting — broadside drift covering the wind lanes should be productive.
Hatch predictions
See the full sub-surface read with Pro.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Hatch predictions
Top prey shown — see all 5 with Pro.
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Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
A good match for Pyrenean Ibones (high-mountain lakes) — most conditions are close to what it fishes best in.

High-altitude glacial lakes (ibones) above 2000m across the Aragonese Pyrenees; brown trout; seasons open later than valley waters.