Rivers – Fishing Guides Slovenia

Kolpa

ContentUser — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 11:17:02 +0000

On the other side of Slovenia flows the Kolpa, a river that shares its upper and middle course with Croatia. The Kolpa is nothing short of a prehistoric, unspoilt river and is home to the red-spotted Brown Trout, Grayling and Huchen. Most of this wild area is very accessible yet incredibly remote at the same time, with unbelievably peaceful fishing grounds in the ancient Kočevje forest.

Radovna

ContentUser — Tue, 02 Jun 2020 13:57:17 +0000

This crystal clear, glacial stream emerges near Triglav, Slovenia’s highest peak. Its upper course is much too small for fish, but from its first dam downwards, the red-dotted brown Trout appears, signalling the start of the fishing area. The Radovna, which carves its way through the famous Vintgar Gorge until joins Sava Dolinka, is an exceptional fly-fishing destination. Due to its low temperature, the Trout don’t grow to amazing sizes, but the diverse and picturesque landscape make the river into a surreal fishing experience.

Savinja

ContentUser — Tue, 02 Jun 2020 13:53:23 +0000

Emerging at the Rinka Waterfall in Slovenia’s picturesque Logar Valley, the Savinja shares more than half of its length with those who love to fly fish. Its deep pools, riffles, pockets and dams are home to the brown Trout and Grayling, joined downstream by the Rainbow Trout and Huchen, with Barbel and Chub also not … Continued

Krka

ContentUser — Tue, 02 Jun 2020 13:49:28 +0000

Located in south-eastern Slovenia, the Krka is a tributary of the Sava and is characterised by transparently green pools and numerous rapids. It’s the only Slovenian river where fish belts run throughout its entire length. The brown and Rainbow Trout feel at home in the river’s source, joined downstream by the Nase, Danube Roach and Chub, which likes to escape into the Sava. Wels and Pike can also be found near the town of Novo Mesto. Fishing in the Krka will undoubtedly be an unforgettable experience.

Unica

ContentUser — Tue, 02 Jun 2020 13:45:04 +0000

The Unica’s journey begins on the southern edge of one of the best-preserved Karst plateaus, the confluence of the Pivka and Malenščica. It winds its way across the Planinsko polje valley and offers exceptional fishing conditions. Between autumn and late spring, The Unica floods the valley, providing lush reserves of food to its fish population. This river is most famous for Grayling, but with a lot of patience, the Rainbow and Marble Trout can also be caught in its waters.

Sava

ContentUser — Tue, 02 Jun 2020 12:11:08 +0000

Before merging into one, there are two Sava rivers in Slovenia – the Sava Dolinka and Sava Bohinjka.

Sava Bohinjka springs from Lake Bohinj, Slovenia’s largest natural lake. Besides being home to all Grayling varieties, the brown and Rainbow Trout, the Sava Bohinjka is fantastic for catching Huchen. An occasional Chub is also known to drift from the lake downstream. Most of Sava Bohinjka is easily accessible and its alternating cascades, pools and sandbanks are a fly-fisherman’s dream.

Sava Dolinka, emerges to the surface near the Slovenia-Italian border. The river is lush with Trout and Grayling can be spotting swimming further downstream. The Moste reservoir is where fish tend to grow, with giant Rainbow Trout having been caught in its waters.

After the Sava Bohinjka and Sava Dolinka confluence, the river gets the name Sava. Its gravel beds, deep pools and sharp passages are perfect if you’re looking for a wilder fishing experience. It flows through the town of Kranj, where the largest Huchen (127 cm, 24.8 kg) was caught. In and around Lake Trboje many other species can be fished, like the Chub, Barbel, perch, zander, and Carp.

Idrijca

ContentUser — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 21:51:34 +0000

This beautiful green river is a fisherman’s treasure-trove. Although brown Trout is the predominant species in the Idrijca, the Rainbow Trout is known to show up as well. In its lower areas, connecting with the Soča, the Grayling can be fished. The Marble Trout is rare, but if you do happen to catch one in this area, it will almost certainly be prize-worthy. Idrijca’s water levels are suitable throughout the season, making it one of the most fishing-friendly rivers in Slovenia, suitable for beginners and pros.

Lepena

ContentUser — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 21:23:59 +0000

The Lepena is a tributary of the Soča and shares the latter’s crystal-clear beauty. Views of the Julian Alps are out of this world and the river is home to the tricky and elusive Marble Trout, its Rainbow cousin and the Adriatic Grayling. Fly fishing enthusiasts should definitely not miss the opportunity to cast their lines in this stunning alpine river, and can do so between April and October.

Soča

ContentUser — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 21:15:00 +0000

Flowing through the breath-taking Trenta Valley in the Julian Alps, the Soča is the most iconic river in Slovenia. Its upper parts are full of cascades, rapids and pools that can be accessed easily from the road. This stunning alpine river then weaves its way through a canyon, where fishing takes on a very back-to-nature turn. The fish populous is plentiful throughout the Soča. It includes the Marble, brown and Rainbow Trout and Grayling, which differs from other Grayling species in Slovenian. Chub and Barbel can also be found in its tributaries Lepenjica, Koritnica and Nadiža. The Soča’s gravel bottoms and pools make it suitable for fly-fishing throughout most of the year.

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