Description
The Andalusian Barbel is a ray-finned freshwater fish. The Andalusian Barbel is regularly found in the southern Iberian Peninsula, native to both Portugal and Spain. It inhabits the middle and lower parts of rivers, and will typically utilize any applicable location aside from small cool mountain streams. They spawn at the beginning Of summer, between May and June. The males reach sexual maturity at 2-4 years of age and around 3.1in (8cm), whereas females reach maturity at 6-7 years and at 4.3-6.3in (11-16cm) in length. Despite a fairly small size for a Barbel, it has a long life, living up to 18 years.
― In-game description
This is the Wiki page for the Andalusian Barbel found in Aguas Claras Municipio.
Summary
Habitats
Andalusian Barbel can be found in Upriver, Middle River, and River Mouth.
Bait & Lure Preferences
Bloodworm, Match Blend, Cheese, Dough, Redworm, Hotdog, Boilies – Natural, Artificial Corn – Yellow, Corn, Imitation Dog Biscuits, Pellets – Regular, can be used to lure and catch Andalusian Barbel in COTW the Angler.
Traits
The Andalusian Barbel has the following traits:
- Hard Fighter:
Tries its best to get off the hook.
- Last Stand:
When close to getting caught it fights with renewed vigor.
Tips for catching Andalusian Barbel
Preferred Bait
The Andalusian Barbel preferes Bloodworm as bait. If you use Bloodworm you have the best chance of cathing a Andalusian Barbel.
Time of Day
The best time for catching a Andalusian Barbel is during ☀️Daytime and 🌙Nighttime.
Water Temperature
Andalusian Barbel will bite when the water temperature is between 10.0°C and 30.0°C, with an ideal temperature of 22.0°C.
Ranks & Hook Sizes
| Rank | Hook Size |
|---|---|
| 👶Juvenile (0.025-0.05kg) | 10 |
| 🥉Bronze (0.05-0.6kg) | 9 |
| 🥈Silver (0.6-2kg) | 8, 7 and 6 |
| 🥇Gold (2-3.3kg) | 5 |
| 💎Diamond (3.3-4.1kg) | 4 and 3 |
Andalusian Barbel Hotspots Map
A map with known hotspots for Andalusian Barbel. These are locations where Diamond Andalusian Barbel have been caugth, but they don't guarantee a Diamond Rank catch. Also, other ranks of Andalusian Barbel can be caught at these locations.
