All streams are small, fast and are filled with rocks and boulders of all sizes. The first sections of the Valira d'Orient , the Riu d'Incles, Riu de la Coma and the Valira del Nord flow close to the road and are therefore very accessible. Lure and bait anglers can use a six to seven foot rod and light line. Good tackle shop in Andorra Flyfishing Andorra is a paradise for fly fishing although casting can be difficult as files brake off on the rocks which make up the steep banks that surround most of the lakes. They also get caught in the trees and bushes along the streams.
Large hatches are rare, but the water is so clear that it's like fishing in an aquarium.
The insect life at that altitude is so different compared to valleys that it would be a good idea to take some fly tying equipment with you and tie as you go. I've seen trout feed on most peculiar looking insects I've never even heard of before. However, Trichopteras, Sedges and Duns mounted on hooks from 12 to 16 and 9 to 10 foot rods with no's 4 or 5 DT or WF lines should bring the best results. Although Andorra enjoys a warm Spanish climate from Spring to Fall with temperatures reaching the mid 90's during the day, things can get tricky even in the summer. Short but violent storms can crop up in no time and that's when the mountain huts come in handy.