Fishing and Angling in the Salzkammergut

Rods out, the fun begins

What is actually the best thing about fishing or angling in the Salzkammergut? The best thing about fishing in the Salzkammergut is fishing in crystal clear water with drinking water quality. This purity ensures healthy, tasty fish such as trout, char and whitefish. You can also fish in a breathtaking backdrop of mountains and tranquil natural landscapes.

Always a little different

The numerous Salzkammergut lakes, such as Lake Hallstatt, Lake Wolfgang, Lake Mondsee, but also Lake Attersee and Lake Traunsee, invite fishermen and anglers from all over the world to fish and fish every year, of course during the legally prescribed fishing seasons. But not only the lakes, but also the flowing waters, such as the Koppen-Traun between Bad Aussee and Obertraun on Lake Hallstatt, have their own special charms.

There’s something for everyone

And not just for fly fishermen. The areas in Austria's 10th federal state have long been more than just an insider tip among anglers and fishermen: an enormous variety of fish species and a wide variety of water types make the region a true fishing paradise.

Great Choice

Whether whitefish, pike, barbel or char - in the quiet and atmospheric floodplain landscapes with rich vegetation, every fisherman is guaranteed to find his favourite spot. Endless peace and quiet instead of hectic mass activity: fishing in the fantastically beautiful natural landscape of the Salzkammergut is simply a pleasure.

Important is...!

In any case, the prerequisite for fishing is the acquisition of a fishing license (guest license), which can be obtained from the respective license provider. The individual providers and exact fishing periods can be found in the respective articles on the areas.

Have a good catch!

We have compiled the most beautiful spots and areas for you below. However, the listing is not the status quo - new areas are being added all the time. We hope you enjoy fishing in the Salzkammergut and wish all rod carriers good luck and a good catch!

The most beautiful fishing and angling areas at a glance

Fishing on Lake Hallstatt

Fishing in Lake Hallstatt is special because of its excellent stock of the rare Hallstatt whitefish and the breathtaking scenery between the Dachstein and the Totes Gebirge. The excellent water quality and the deep, cool water provide an ideal habitat.

Fishing in the Mühlbach in Bad Goisern

The special thing about fishing in the Mühlbach in Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt is its location. You can fish here in the middle of the spa gardens, right in the centre of the market town. The clear, calm waters are a tributary of the Traun and offer ideal conditions for fly fishing.

Fishing on the Koppen Traun in Obertraun

Fishing in the river "Koppentraun" in Obertraun an Lake Hallstatt is so special because it is a pure nature experience. The pristine Koppen Gorge, an impressive fish population and crystal clear water make fly fishing here one of the best experiences in all of Europe.

Fishing & Angling in Lake Gosau

Lake Gosau is a traditional body of water for Arctic char and lake trout. You can fish here in a breathtaking natural landscape with a direct view of the Dachstein glacier. The peace and quiet and the idyllic surroundings make fishing a special experience.

Fly fishing in the reservoir of Gosau

Fishing and angling in the Gosau Valley is a unique experience and the special thing about fly fishing at the Gosau reservoir is the combination of absolute tranquility, crystal clear water and the breathtaking mountain scenery of the Gosaukamm.