Fiume Platani

Fiume Platani, in Sicilia, Italy, is a river where current dictates almost everything. Rocks, undercut banks, and fallen timber are the obvious targets, but the productive water at Fiume Platani is often the seam between two current speeds — that's where fish wait for food to drift past. Match the size of your bait or lure to whatever insects, baitfish, or crayfish you can see in the water.

Location

37.3953, 13.2706 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

European seabassAlbacore

Fishing Techniques

• For European seabass

  Fish around structure like rocks, piers, and weed beds where seabass hunt, varying retrieve speed and depth until you find what works.

• For Albacore

  When trolling, vary your speed and distance from the boat to find what the Albacore are hitting best on that day.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Fiume Platani.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Fiume Platani should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Sicilia before the trip. A quick weather check the morning of helps too — wind direction in particular can make or break a session at a spot like Fiume Platani.

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