Fishing in Austria

4 mountain destinations in Austria offer fishing on Alpe Match, mainly in spring, summer and autumn. Compare them by altitude, season and price level, and see the services available in each destination.

4 destinations compared

DestinationVillage altitudeMax altitudeHiking trailsSeasonPrice levelServices
Bad Gastein
Salzburg
1,002 m2,686 m600 kmSpring, Summer, Autumn–1
Lech Zürs am Arlberg
Arlberg
1,444 m2,811 m350 kmSpring, Summer, Autumn––
Mayrhofen
Tyrol
633 m2,500 m532 kmSpring, Summer, Autumn–1
St. Wolfgang
Lake District
538 m1,782 m150 kmSpring, Summer, Autumn–1
Compare Bad Gastein, Lech Zürs am Arlberg, Mayrhofen

Fishing in each destination

Bad Gastein

Salzburg, Austria
Fly Fishing
  • Gasteiner Ache Fly FishingSummer, Autumn, Spring

    The Gasteiner Ache, the main river flowing through the valley, offers excellent opportunities for fly fishing in designated sections. The river is known for its clear, cold waters and healthy populations of native trout…

Full guide to Bad Gastein

Frequently asked questions

Where can you go fishing in Austria?

Bad Gastein, Lech Zürs am Arlberg, Mayrhofen and St. Wolfgang offer fishing according to Alpe Match data.

When is the season for fishing?

Based on the services listed in each destination, fishing is mainly available in spring, summer and autumn. Dates vary every year: check with local operators.

Which fishing destination reaches the highest altitude in Austria?

Lech Zürs am Arlberg, with a maximum altitude of 2,811 m.

Fishing in Austria: 4 destinations compared | Alpe Match