Fishing while travelling: three destinations for underwater fishing in the summer

Fishing while travelling: three destinations for underwater fishing in the summer

For a spearfisherman thesummer it is the season of seaside ordinances, of motorboats and bathers who crowd the beaches, but it is also invariably an opportunity to discover new seabeds with the excuse of holidays.

In this period the large predators scramble in search of food and potential partners with which to mate: groupers, amberjacks, damselfish, mennole and sea eagles reproduce, and life on the surface is particularly lively. All this movement can translate into an ideal scenario especially for those who looking fishing: the "amorous" distraction of the fish and the agitated school races to grab food are tempting opportunities for every crossbow ready to shoot.

The very rich waters of the Mediterranean become more lively along the entire peninsula, even in proximity to them traditional seaside resorts which could be the right meeting point between a family holiday and a trip dedicated to fishing.

Spearfishing in Liguria: a summer in the grotto

In the summer the cave fishing becomes more exciting: in this period the water is clearer, and you can abandon the look fishing for venture into ambush and go into the deepest holes.

Probably the Liguria it is not the first region that comes to mind when one thinks of the grotto, yet there is a reason why the Ligurian Sea is defined a miniature ocean: the seabed is extremely rich and varied, with beaches and cliffs that alternate with immense meadows of posidonia and large areas of coral bottom.

There are dozens of underwater fishing itineraries, among Genoese backdrops of Sturla and Quarto and the wonders on the edge of the Cinque Terre Park. Despite the pressing tourism and the numerous boats that travel throughout the Riviera di Levante in the summer, the spearfishing here can give great satisfaction.

The waters of Genoa offer beautiful grotto depths in which to challenge the fish in ambush, and in some places even in lairs, and the depths of Point Toad they are even more varied, with sand, rocks, large dens and deep caves that create a very rich marine environment, in which you can practice any type of underwater fishing technique. Sori, Camogli e Zoagli they offer beautiful expanses of grotto and posidonia, perfect for spearfishing but also for settling fish in dens.

Spearfishing in Calabria between the Tyrrhenian and Ionian

Le protected areas they should not be viewed with hostility, on the contrary: in addition to carrying out a fundamental work of safeguard and protection of marine life, draw clear boundaries that are also useful for spearfishing, not only in terms of safety.

For example, north of the Marine Park Jasmine Coast, in the deepest Ionian Calabria, there are areas much loved by underwater fishermen. Going about fifty km to the north to Riace and Guardavalle it is also possible to venture near fascinating sunken wrecks, including that of a ship over 70 meters long.

Continuing north you come across the Soverato Bay Marine Park, the only one in Italy where two species of seahorses live: just north of the mouth of the Mortara ditch, which borders the protected area, there is a very long and rich cliff, known for hunting amberjack and dolphinfish.

Moving instead towards the Ionian Calabria, on the Coast of the Gods, there is the Capocozzo-Vibo Marina-Capo Vaticano-Pizzo Marine Park which today extends up to Tropea, not by chance one of the most popular destinations among scuba divers (and home to the last Italian underwater fishing team championships).

Fishing in the summer in Sicily, a diver's paradise

When it comes to dreamy seabeds, a reference to the seas of Sicily is inevitable, rich in marine species, breathtaking landscapes, wrecks and underwater archaeological parks: every diver's paradise, whether fishing or not.

Between the red cove of Terrasini e Castellammare del Golfo (in the photo), on the Tyrrhenian coast, deep waters are the ones that give the greatest joy. Continuing west, just beyond the protected area of ​​the Zingaro is the beach of Macari, whose depths are quite well known among the local sub fishermen.

In the Trapani area, the area is very popular between Marsala, the Biscione and Capo Feto, rich in currents but also in prey, while to the south the part of the coast between Siculiana and Giallonardo and the waters of Licata stand out, offering mixed backdrops suitable for all types of underwater fishing.

Then there is the universe of Pantelleria: from the Punic ships off Cala Gadir to the depths of Punta Spadillo, the sea of ​​the island is a continuous discovery. The most typical fish here are the bream and the parrot fish, but the richness of the habitat is such that unexpected encounters can also occur.