Fishing In Slovenia

Fishing in Slovenia offers a thrilling experience that you can cherish. The country is dotted with numerous water bodies, leaving you with multiple options to try out your fishing skills. Karst water, lower mountain rivers, clear Alpine rivers and lakes, meadow streams – all are in bounty throughout Slovenia. Read more about rivers and lakes in Slovenia.

If by any chance you couldn't catch anything during your fishing in Slovenia the breathtaking alpine scenery offsets the lack of fishing luck. The picture of fromidable, snow covered mountain tops towering above tumbling streams and serene lakes will stay with you long after your Slovenia fishing holiday. The whisper of the brooks and rivers along with the peacefulness of the Slovene countryside will erase everyday stress more profoundly than any trendy mediation technique.

Slovenia boasts about numerous well-preserved fishing grounds – the beauty of which has not yet been destructed by the outside intervention. The meandering rivers spell the rich grandeur of different types of rare species. The riverbanks abound in insects - mayfly, stoneflies and sedges - and fat caddisworms hide under boulders so finding baits won't be problem.

The Fishing Clubs of Slovenia are at their best when it comes to preserving the healthiest stock of fish. Until date, the Slovene anglers are proud of their well-organized way of fishing. If fishing is your passion, then try your skills at the various water bodies but with permission from the fishing authority.

The Best Fishing Grounds in Slovenia

Soca - Every Fly Fisher's Haven

When it comes to fly fishing in Slovenia river Soca what comes to everyone's mind. Soca is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful waterways of Europe. It starts as an an wild alpine river in the heart of the Julian Aps, . The river has preserved its rarity from the very source in Trenta Valley until the Tolmin town. Marble trout loves the clear and cold water of the Soca and they reach record sizes that every angler would love catch and boast about. The record catch was a 20 kg marble trout. Brown trout and Soca grayling are two other species indiegenous to the river. Late August and September are the best time for fishing at the Soca river.

Fishing in the tributaries of Soca can also be very challenging.

The Tolmin fishing ground includes most of the Soca valley. The area is divided into two fishing zones about which you can read at theTolmin Fishing Club's website.

The green Idrijca runs rapidly with overflows and deep pools during its course until Trebusa. Its flow slows down at Trebusa allowing formation of larger gravel deposits. Idrija joins Soca at Most na Soci. Fishing is permitted along all of its 16.2 km course. Trout, grayling, river bull-head, chub and even fresh water crayfish populate the river. The Idrija Fishing Association manages fishing in the terirorry. Trebuscica a tributary of Idrijca has a very clear water. The upper section (5.7 km) is the breeding water for the marble trout. Fishing is allowed on the rest 8.3 km.

Tolminka flows through spectacular canyons. In the Tolmin basin it slows down and enters Soca after Bucenica.

Lepenja is a branch of the Upper Soca. The simple but cozy mountain chalets at Pristava Lepena in the Triglav National Park are perfect lodgings for a fly fishing holiday in Slovenia.

Baca

The strong currents of the Soca, Idrijca and Tolminka are best for more advanced fly fishers.Those who are new to fly fishing and try to improve their skills the calmer Sava Bohinjka or Radovna are recommended.

When the water level is low tigh waders are enough but when the rivers§ water level is high only chest waders will do.

The Soca trout or marble trout (Salmo Trutta Marmoratus) is a native fish to the Soca and its triutaries. Olive-brown or olive-green marbelled pattern adores its grey-white skin. Red spots can be found on the marble pattern on some varieties. The largest marble trouts can weigh more than 20 kg and can be more than 100 cm long. Length of average marble trout is between 50-70 cm. Due to pollution, habitat disturbance and the introduction of brown trout the brought Soca trout on the verge of extinction and it was one of the most endangered fresh water fish species in Central Europe. The Soca trout protection program implemented in the upper Soca managed to improve the situation and now the genetically pure marble trout are plentyful in the upper section of the Soca and in its tributaries.

Sava Bohinjka: The Upper and Lower part

Splitting out from Lake Bohinj, the river Sava Bohinjka is an Alpine river that cuts through the narrow valley and slopes down the altitude to join the Sava Dolinka at Radovljica forming Sava, Slovenia's longets alpine river. The river is infested with different types of fish - grayling, brown trout and rainbow trout. The last few years witnessed a noticeable increase in the share of Salmons. The best thing about the river is that, it is healthy and this enables a rich storehouse of ample insects and other foods right at the bottom for the plenty of fishes. The upper part of the river runs from Lake Bohinj to the Soteska dam and is under the vigilance of the Institute of Fishing of Ljubljana.

This part of the river proves to be the best breeding ground for the graylings. You can also say that the river is a highly valued ground for fly fishing in Slovenia. To preserve the natural richness of the river, the daily catch is restricted to three of which one can be the Salmonids.

If the anglers are on the look for fish with sinker lures and wet fly lures, then they should go about their search during the cold months, both at the beginning and end of the fishing season. To trap maximum number of fishes, the summer months and early autumn is the right time. From December to February you can catch Danube salmon in the Sava.

The Bled Fishing Club shoulders all the responsibility of the lower part of river, which flows from Soteska to the Cajhen dam. This part proves to be a good news for the fish hunters, since you can track down the fishes to your heart's delight but the daily catch is restricted to three Salmonids. At the picturesque Lake Bled or at Lake Bohinj you can catch catfish, pike, carp and lake trout.

The Unec or Unica, is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful streams in the entire of Europe. A part of the river lies in profound mystery, while the other half trails into mesmerizing curves with picturesque stretches on both sides. The river proves to be the best fishing ground of a conglomeration of rare species, that is trout and grayling. River Krka a chalk stream flowing through Dolenjska region of Slovenia is famous for its large brown trouts, and rainbow trouts. Waterfalls, rapids and deep pools make the river's course varied.

The Radovna, is another splendid blue wonder, which stretches from Krma mountain valley and breaks through the Vintgar gorge near Gorje. The raffled brown trout has always proved to be an excellent challenge even for the veteran anglers. The river is conveniently located, allowing easy access from all possible places. You can only try out the fly-fishing on the river grounds. The Radovljica Fishing Club manages breeding and fishing in the area.

 

Most Important Fishing Rules in Slovenia

• At rivers only fly fishing is allowed with only one fly-rod with one fly

• Fishing from bridges is not allowed.

• Only barb-free hooks must be used

• Regarding maximum day bag always enquire at the fishing ground or the at region's fishing club.

Fishing Seasons in Slovenia

Fishing Prices in Slovenia

Daily fishing passes cost around 35-100 € depending on the area. You can buy fishing permits at the fishing clubs, restaurants, pubs, campings, hotels.

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