A fly-fishing paradise,
along the 33 km and 2 mountain lakes 

of the reserve of the
Aqua-Sol-Naturabenteuer

 

33 km of river banks with excellent fishing

 

Gail, Valentinklamm, Mühlbach, Sittmoosbach, Angerbach, Grünsee, Valentinsee, and Cellonsee

 

 

The Angerbach trout.

 

Sunset on the Grünsee.

The real fishing paradise in Carinthia.

It is one of the loveliest and most fascinating valleys in Austria: the valley of the river Gail, rich in trout, which is one of the best for fly-fishing enthusiasts.

The crystal-clear waters of the Gail, of the Valentin and Mühl streams (quality 1A) and of the artificial lake (Stausee) are home to a rich natural fish heritage, comprising brown trout, rainbow trout, grayling and char.

The course of the Gail, the gorge of the Valentin, wild and romantic, the Wiesenbach, or the ''stream that flows through the meadows", the blue-green waters of the Alpine lakes ... A real paradise, even for the most demanding angler!

  

 

   

The gorge of the Gail.

33 km of unique waters for fly-fishing!

You begin from the wild and unspoilt gorge of the Gail. As far as the eye can see, there is no sign of civilization; everything has remained just as God created it: deep passages, narrow rocky parts, overhanging rocks, fantastic barriers of logs suddenly barring the course of the swift-flowing waters of the river, streams and torrents. Then suddenly, as it enters the Lesachtal, the valley opens up and the waters flow more placidly: between gentle loops, inviting gravel beaches, grassy banks, the Gail winds its way, like a silver ribbon, through the plain that bears its name: the Gailtal. And this is where the real pleasure of fishing begins. Easily accessible from all sides, these excellent fishing waters offer the possibility of quick sighing expeditions, even several times a day: the grayling are waiting for you!
 

The Valentin

The Valentin and its tributaries form another maze of waters. One of these, the 'Angerbach, springs from a source at an altitude of 1500 metres and, after having passed through vast Alpine pastures and woods, it flows into the rich waters of the Grünsee, of an incomparable dark green colour. The legendary "Angerbach trout", which lives in the ravines of the stream, is now ... aan open secret!
Its characteristics? An unusual variety of colours and a tendency to be difficult to "outwit".

The romantic Valentinsee, of an incredible turquoise-green colour, and the spectacular waterfall, more than 30 metres high, seem to have stepped right out of a fairytale. Pale grayling and large trout of many different species swim in the green waters that flow into the lake. The Valentin gorge - or Valentinklamm - cannot fail to charm you with its wild natural beauty. Here, an angling contest is transformed into a real "adventure", much more akin to canyoning, with all its dangers and treacherous spots, where you are not advised to venture alone: our guides, all of whom are skilled anglers, are at your disposal.


 

The artificial lake of the Valentin.

 Important information

 

Fishing License – Issue Limitation:

Independently of your accommodation selection, the fishing licenses are exclusively available at our place. We are recommending you to contact us per phone or per e-mail in advance because of day fisher limitation. We would like answer all your questions relating to fisheries.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

We would advise customers, that high water protection works at the lower end of the Gailrevier could throw up silt in the water on some days during the current fishing season.

BOARD AND LODGING:

The selection of board and lodging facilities for your 'fishing vacation' is fairly wide. There are regional offerings from camping sites through to four star hotels available. Customers should look out the local facilities themselves at: www.koemau.com.

Where You Can Find Us:

The office building of AAE „Aqua-Sol-Abenteuer” is being  situated on the main square in Kötschach  (next to the church).

 

Opening Hours:

 

Mondays to Fridays: 08:00h to 17:00h

Saturdays and Sundays - by arrangement only
(telephone enquiry)

Tel.: +43 676 5029070 oder +43 676 5029077

 

 

 

PRICELIST

 

      

Info fishing-telefon 0043 4715 222

 

Dimensions of the reserve.

Gail: length 13 km, width 10 - 20 m.
Valentin gorge: length 8 km, width 4-10 m.
Angerbach gorge: length 4 km, width 3-7 m.
Artificial lake of the Valentin: 4,000 m².
Cellonsee: 10.000 m²
Grünsee: 32,000 m².
Mühlbach: length 1 km.
Sittmoosbach: length 2 km.


Fishing season:


from 15 April to 30 November
(without cloudiness due to the water of the glaciers and, so far, also without cormorants).

 

Stocks and fishing season:

Brown trout: from 16 April to 15 September.
Rainbow trout: from 16 April to 31 Dezember.
Grayling: from 1 June to 31 Dezember.
River char: from 16 April to 15 September   lake char, lake trout: from 29 Fabruary  to 30 September.

Bait: artificial fly and hook without barbs. Catch: Catch and immediate Release (no kill).
Limited catch for hotel guests.

   

Water opening times

 

 
Gail, Mühlbach, Mahlbach, Grün- und Valentinsee, Cellonsee:
15. 04. - 30. 11.
Valentinbach, Angerbach, tributaries of the Gail:
01. 05. - 30. 09.

 

 

For fishing permissions please contact us!

 
Aqua-Sol-Abenteuer
AAE Wasserkraft GmbH
Fam. Klauss-Lanzer
 
A-9640 Kötschach 66
Tel:    +43 (0)4715 222
Fax.:  +43 (0)4715 222 53
office@flyfish.at
www.flyfish.at

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