Between May and September, the Leutasch fishery issues a limited number of "stream cards" for the 25-kilometre-long, beautiful Leutascher Ache, which flows through a wild and romantic gorge. While only certified fishermen are allowed to fish on the little river, you can also hunt trout, char and co. at the Weidachsee fishing pond without a licence. A highlight here in winter is ice fishing on the frozen lake, which is open to all fishermen.
As early as the 15th century, the Tyrolean sovereigns had a fish pond built at the foot of the Cistercian monastery in Stams. Today, two fishing ponds with char as well as rainbow and salmon trout delight amateur fishermen. A fishing licence is not required. You pay by weight. In the fishing centre with its fish boutique, every catch is gutted ready for cooking free of charge. The fresh fish are prepared directly over an open fire in the show kitchen of the Schwarzfischer restaurant.
At the Hager fishing park near Kössen, you can fish for trout, carp and sturgeon without a fishing licence and enjoy a view of the stunning mountain scenery. Lake Hager is located in the middle of an idyllic nature reserve. Here you can barbecue your catch directly on the shore.
Nestled in a gentle green hilly landscape with a view of the Zahmer Kaiser, the four Bichlach fishing lakes welcome nature-loving anglers, beginners and professionals alike. The lakes are located in a protected area of the Kaiserwinkl, which is home to numerous rare animal and plant species. Frogs and amphibians use the ponds as spawning grounds. They are hardly disturbed by the anglers hoping for a big catch.
Anglers will find a diverse pond landscape in Schwendt south of Kössen. The large pond is home to a large number of char and various species of trout and has a specially demarcated stretch for fly-fishing. There are two smaller family ponds next door, where fishing luck also awaits young fishermen. Visitors without a fishing licence are also allowed to fish.
The ten areas of East Tyrol are spread across five valleys, from small streams to mountain lakes at 2,500 metres above sea level. Strict attention is paid to exclusivity here. Only local hotel guests - and no more than one per kilometre of river - are allowed to fish. The golden Drau grayling and the mighty Huchen are among the fish that can be caught.
The tranquil Bochra Lake near Stumm is home to char, rainbow trout and carp - even new anglers without a fishing licence can cast a rod here. Equipment is available to hire. In many hotels, guests can purchase fishing licences for the reservoirs and small bodies of water in the charming side valleys - for example for Schlegeisspeicher, Stillupgrund or Durlaßbodenstausee.
Tyrol's clear mountain rivers and lakes are home to various species of fish. Brown trout, grayling, huchen and char are common in flowing waters. Still waters, especially in the Tyrolean lowlands, are home to pike, perch, zander, carp and tench.
In order to be allowed to fish in Tyrol, you need a fishing licence, often in the form of a guest or day ticket, which is issued by the respective district owner. Membership of the Tyrolean Fishing Association is also required, as is attendance at a training course to ensure professional aptitude. At private fishing ponds, the regulations are often less strict and licences are sometimes not required.
Fly fishing and fishing with the Tiroler Hölzl are particularly popular in Tyrol. Fly fishing is considered a fine art and is mainly practised in clear mountain rivers. The Tiroler Hölzl is a special fishing technique in which the lure sinks to the bottom, allowing certain species of fish to be caught.
Yes, there are private fishing ponds in Tyrol where fishing licences are often not required. These ponds are spread all over the country and offer beginners in particular an uncomplicated opportunity to try out fishing.
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