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Lagoon in Portugal

Ria Formosa fishing

Ria Formosa is a protected coastal lagoon in the Faro region of southern Portugal. This brackish environment features barrier islands, salt marshes, and tidal channels connected to the Atlantic Ocean across Faro, Loul3, Olh'o, Tavira, and Vila Real de Santo Ant'nio.

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Lagoon

October

Autumn season

19.2 °C

Avg. water temp

14.8 km/h

Wind

Ria Formosa fishing facts

Species, access points, and monthly water temperature on this water.

  • Place

    Ria Formosa
  • District

    Faro
  • Country

    Portugal
  • Coordinates

    37.0075, -7.8260
  • Elevation

    0 m
  • Type

    Lagoon

When to fish

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Climate data: Copernicus ERA5-Land and Copernicus Marine

Fishing spots

23

Cities

5

Species

13

Fishing methods

  • Spinning
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Float Fishing
  • Surfcasting
  • Drift Fishing
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Feeder Fishing
  • Trolling