Fresh Water Fish

Slovenia is home to over 90 species of freshwater fish and attracts a growing number of recreational fishing enthusiasts from all over the world.

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Fresh Water Fish

Marble Trout

Marble trout is Slovenian pride and joy. Also known as Adriatic trout it is inhabiting a few rivers in the western parts of Slovenia, the most famous being river Soča.

Brown Trout

As Slovenia’s most widespread Trout species, the Brown Trout can be caught at sizes ranging from 25 (min. size) to 50 cm.

Rainbow Trout

Sharing many of Slovenia’s waters with the Brown Trout is the gorgeous Rainbow Trout.

Pike

The name of the Northern Pike, or Pike for short, derives from the old English word for a pole-weapon, as it resembles a Pike in shape.

Catfish

The Catfish is the largest freshwater fish in Slovenia. Its home is in calm, deep waters, and prefers a slightly more contaminated environment.

Given away by its characteristic reddish fins and whiskers, the Barbel is common in the rock-bottom, slow-flowing parts of the Soča River near the towns of Idrija and Kobarid as well as the lake at Most na Soči.

Carp

The most sought-after fish in Slovenia, very popular in sport fishing industry.

Huchen (Hucho Hucho)

The Huchen or “hucho”, is undoubtedly Slovenia’s top predator species.

Grayling

The Grayling is one of Europe’s most popular fly-fishing species, which has seen quite a steep decline in population around the continent.

About Fresh Water Fish in Slovenia

Slovenia’s giant network of rivers and lakes is home to over 90 species of freshwater fish. Let’s take a look at the one that are attracting a growing number of recreational fishing enthusiasts from all over the world.

The king among the indigenous species of Slovenian waters is undeniably the Marble or Soča Trout, also known as the Adriatic Trout. Swimming alongside this champ in the pure Adriatic watershed are also the Brown and Rainbow Trout as well as the Hybrid Trout (Marble x Brown). A star of fly fishing, the Grayling, reigns in the calmer sections of our rivers and is a very popular catch. Speaking of popular, Slovenian freshwaters are home to “hucho”, the great and elusive Huchen, a.k.a. the Danube Slamon, which brings the virtues of patience and wisdom to the fishing game. Besides the pointy Pike, the bedrock swimmer Barbel and the demon of the deep, the Catfish, Slovenia’s slow-flowing or still waters hide the most sought-after fish of all – the Carp. Even the famous glacial wonder of Lake Bled prides itself with this amazing creature. Overall, around 20 freshwater species are up for grabs, which also include the Wels, Tench, Bream, Chub, and more.

C Gibson

Verified Customer

One of the most beautiful rivers I've ever seen. And the catch was more than we expected. In the begining I was taking photos of every grailing, and can proudly say that at the end of the day I had a pretty nice collection!

Mandezze

Verified Customer

This was over the top thrilling. I caught a fish that was my reason to come here. I almost ruined my camera while getting a picture, but worth it :) The guidance was professional and the fishing spots were just calling for the catch.

Matej A

Verified Customer

went on this guided fly fishing with my brother. It was quite a challenge to catch a marble trout on Idrijca river, but on the second day we succeded. Hell yeah worth fishing 3 days on this river. Highly recommend

Max R

Verified Customer

Best day of my life! You have to try fly fishing on Soca river. Žiga is #1 fly fishing guide in the world!!

lenart

Verified Customer

Soča Fly Fishing was on my bucket list for a long time - tnx for making it unforgettable, one of the best experiences in Slovenia!

Ervin P

Verified Customer

It was a lot of fun fly fishing on Soča river. The most beautiful place with the most skillful guide.

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