Fly fishing in Austria
Fly fishing Holidays and guides in Austria. The best Fly fishing trip in the Alps of Austria
Austria Fly Fishing may be one of the least known destinations for fly fishing in Europe. The private waters of Austria have remained in oblivion for lovers of fly fishing holidays, despite that, we can say that they have some of the best rivers for trout and grayling fishing on the mainland.
Who has not dreamed of fishing big Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout and Grayling with 100% Dry Fly and surrounded by some of the tallest mountains in Austria? Austria fly fishing is like a dream!
Our family-run travel agency in the Austrian Alps provides personal service to anglers and accompanying groups Its main objective is to live a unique experience in this natural paradise surrounded by mountains, flowers, glaciers, streams … and all of this centralised from our hotel located in Mittersill.
Mittersill is in southwestern Austria in the Pinzgau regions and near to the Hohe Tauern National Park. This area is the best and most strategic location in the Austrian Alps for practising fly fishing as within an hour’s radius we can fish in many Austrian rivers and lakes such as Krimmier Ache, Felberbach, Amerbach, Salzach, Hollersbach, Stubach, Salzach, Elizabethsee, Lenisee…
Andrej is the coordinator of this independent fishing guide company in the Alps, which takes care of every detail. He is a lover of fishing in Austria, its landscapes, culture and traditional way of life. With his long experience, he will materialise and coordinate all sorts of activities to ensure that fly fishing holiday in Austria is unforgettable.
Guided Trips in Austria:
In the Austrian Alps we offer two guided fly fishing operations:
Top 10 rivers for Fly fishing in Austria
The chances of enjoying fishing in the Austrian rivers are very high. The percentage of rainbow trout is usually higher than that of brown, but there are also excellent stocks populations of Brook Trout and Grayling.
In its rivers there are large fish stocks, some of them from the population support base with spawning grounds, having said this we do not mean that fishing is easy, one must work hard for it.
Our company works in the biggest fishing domain of the country. The hotel we work with is the owner of the fishing rights of more than 130 km of rivers and several lakes.
The fishing permit and license for these waters are unique, so we can change rivers and fishing areas in an agile way to adapt to the best conditions at a given moment.
Austrian Rivers:
- Krimmler Ache River: one of the most beautiful fishing spots on the continent, is located above the highest waterfalls in Europe. With restricted access.
- Felberbach River: is born in the drainage of Lake Hintersee. It is a river, which is uneven but fun for fishing.
- Amerbach River: with less flow and crystalline waters, with the possibility of catching some trophy fish.
- Hollersbach River: part of the lake. Alternating currents with small wells. Extraordinary setting.
- Stubach River: river with a great variety of species.
- Salzach River: main river with great flow, which only fishing at the beginning of the season or the end of September and October.
- Among the lakes, we highlight, Lenisee, Elizabethsee, Hollersbachsee, Hintersee..
Our operation center in Austria
Hotel Bräurup in Mittersill
Hotel for angles with all kinds of services and specific areas located in a beautiful Austrian city with multiple leisure possibilities for non-anglers.
