Fly Fishing Slovenia - Bohinj

Fly fishing in Slovenia

Fly fishing Slovenia is regarded as one of the finest fly fishing areas in the world. The famous known Sava, Savinja, Soča river and other crystal clear Slovenian rivers present some of the best fly fishing spots in Slovenia with views of the Julian Alps and other mountains that are hard to beat…

In fact, Bohinj fly fishing is so amazing, that a World Fly Fishing Championships in Bohinj was held at our Bohinj ECO Hotel back in 2012.

We welcome you to book an amazing alpine fishing adventure in Bohinj in crystal clear waters of Slovenia in the Julian Alps, be it for fly fishing Sava Bohinjka for weekend or week-long unforgettable fly fishing holidays in Slovenia. Along with perfect Bohinj accommodation in our Bohinj hotels, you will absolutely love the environment and the friendly people. With an abundance of activities around Bohinj, amazing Bohinj restaurants and excellent wine - your best fly fishing experience in Slovenia is guaranteed.

Fly fishing in Bohinj, NW Slovenia

Amazing fishing experience on Lake Bohinj, fishing from the shore or a boat. The crystal clear glacial Lake Bohinj, the biggest natural lake in Slovenia, is home to a native lake trout, burbot and whiting. Lake trout or zlatovščica, a non-native species, which predominates in the lake nowadays, is especially renown by gourmet fishermen.

Fishing is a popular activity on Lake Bohinj and Sava Bohinjka river, especially from around March to November. Lake Trout, Brook Trout and Brown Trout thread the waters of Bohinj along with Char and Grayling and the lake’s depths are home to burbot, while its shores offer us the Perch. Other autochthonous lake species include Eelpout and an impressive number of 9 species of Bleak. A pristine lakeside fishing paradise.

Mostnica brook is a more exclusive area, limited to a total of 5 fisherman at once. Only fly-fishing is allowed in the river. Spinning, Fly Fishing and Coarse Fishing are permitted in the lake. The Lake Bohinj fishing area is administered entirely by the Bohinj Fishing Society (Ribiška družina Bohinj). The following are permitted: spinning, fly fishing and coarse fishing; fishing with one rod and one artificial or dead bait. Daily fishing trips typically start in the early hours, lasting all day or half day, depending on your preference.

Bohinj fishing areas

• Fishing area 1: Lake Bohinj - Fishing from the shore of from a boat

• Fishing area 2: Sava Bohinjka river - Fishing in crystal clear running water

• Fishing area 3: Mostnica brook - exclusive area with only 5 fishermen per day

Anglers on their trip to Slovenia can also enjoy its breath-taking scenery, our selected accommodation, excellent gastronomy and wines, culture and history, proximity to international airports … Our friendly team aims to make your holiday in the Slovenian Julian Alps a special experience for both anglers and companions. For this and in parallel we provide tailor-made activities from the hotel for non-fishermen: cultural visits, rafting, hiking, wine tour … Welcome to Slovenia fly fishing, the paradise on the sunny side of the Alps!

Accommodation in Bohinj for fishermen

The best Slovenia fly fishing accommodation in Bohinj seems to be Bohinjska Bistrica, for several reasons. Booking Bohinjska Bistrica fly fishing lodging means you will have great access to all three fishing areas, walking distance to the only fishing shop in Bohinj, walking distance to purchasing bohinj fly fishing permit as well as abundance of commodities like wellness, Aquapark Bohinj, fitness, excellent Bohinj Restaurants, grocery shops and super market… Besides our own Boutique Hotel Bohinj - Sunrose 7, we highly recommend looking at Bohinj ECO Hotel, where the World Fly Fishing Championships was held. The hotel is great for families as well, so coming for a week long Fly Fishing holidays in Slovenia staying at the aforementioned hotel is an excellent choice.

Where to purchase fishing permits in Bohinj

Fishing permit is required for fly fishing in all three of Bohinj fishing areas. Fishing permits can be obtained through us, online or directly nearby:

• FLYFISHER’S FRIEND (GOVIC, D.O.O.), Triglavska cesta 37, 4264 Bohinjska Bistrica, Phone: + 386 (0)4 5721 487, E-mail: govicdoo@gmail.com, www.govic.si

• TOURIST INFO CENTER, LD TOURISM, Mencingerjeva ulica 10, 4264 Bohinjska Bistrica, Phone: +386 (0)4 574 76 00, E-mail: darja.lazar@siol.net, www.ld-turizem.si

What to do in Bohinj when it rains?

In case of bad weather with heavy rains, water levels may rise and there could be flooding. Luckily, however, Slovenia is a small country with great infrastructure and 1-1h30min all other Slovenian rivers for fly fishing can be reached by car. Please see other activities as well.

Recommended restaurants in Bohinj

After the best breakfast in Bohinj you’ll get to enjoy daily in our hotel staying with us, we are here to help: for day’s fishing trips we can prepare a delicious lunch box, snacks, and drinks. We can also help organize a break in other nearby restaurants of your liking. There are at least three Bohinj restaurants that we can highly recommend for their delicious food, ambient and selection of wines of Slovenia and international brands:

• Restaurant 2864 Bohinj, Bohinjska Bistrica

• Restaurant Triglav Bohinj, Stara Fužina

• Penzion Resje, Nemški Rovt

Slovenia fly fishing rivers

Slovenia is a small but very diverse country with an incredible variety of rivers, from crystal clear alpine and freestone rivers to mysterious natural chalk streams. The variety of Slovenia fly fishing so vast, It is actually difficult to choose a favourite type. Each river type has its own charm and fish species, challenging you to constantly adapt your fly fishing techniques and teaching you to perfect all the aspects of fishing from casting to fly selection and presentation…

• Soča river

  • The Soča River and its tributaries are one of the most spectacular rivers in the world. We can fish Marble Trout, Adriatic Grayling and Rainbow trout from its emerald waters. The fishing season starts in April and ends in October.

• Sava Bohinjka

  • Sava Bohinjka: an absolute must-visit when Fly Fishing Slovenia! This is a spectacular river that alternates crystal clear bottom currents and is home to a large rainbow trout, brown trout and even large Danube salmon. The fishing season starts in March and ends in November.

• Idrija

  • The river Idrija and its tributaries are characterised by alternating currents with beautiful pools and in some of them live huge Marble Trout. The fishing season starts in April and ends in October.

• Radovna

  • Located near Bled this is one of the most beautiful and fun rivers for fishing in Slovenia. Their fish are small, but the environment is unique. The fishing season starts in March and ends in November.

• Kokra

  • Kokra is a small alpine mountain river, which is fun for fishing with dry fly. Adventurous anglers will be able to enjoy catching brown trout, rainbow trout and some Adriatic grayling in a tributary of the Sava located very close to the city of Bled. The fishing season runs from April to October.

• Unec

  • Unec is one of the best Chalk Streams in the world for fishing Adriatic Grayling. The fishing season goes from May to November but due to the dry season, certain months of the summer are not ideal for fishing.

• Krka

  • Krka is a river of dark water which houses large brown trout, rainbow trout and Danube salmon. The fishing season runs from March to November.

• Vipava

  • Vipava is one of the best rivers for trophy marble trout fishing, it has tributaries of great interest.

• Savinja

  • Savinja is another tributary of the river Sava, which is near the Bled and of ideal for fishing small marble trout.

• Lepena

  • Lepena is a magical river tributary to the Soca. It is ideal for fishing in incredible landscape surroundings.

Fish Species of Slovenia

Slovenia is rather special as a fishing destination, as it offers a very wide range of fish species, such as wild Brown trout, Brook trout, Rainbow trout, Grayling and Danube salmon. It also has its own unique trout, the famous and mysterious ghost of Soca the Marble trout. The depths of Lake Bohinj also host burbot and Perch along the shores. Other lake species include Eelpout and 9 species of Bleak.

Hiring a Fly fishing Slovenia guide?

We work with guides from the area with local knowledge and expertise to help you get the most of your fly fishing holidays in Slovenia, to experience the diversity, the culture and amazing people of Bohinj. Please contact us for more information on guides we recommend.