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WHERE TO FISH IN VAL DI SOLE

In the marvellous alpine streams and lakes

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An abundance of fish, pure waters, a beautiful, varied landscape: Val di Sole, with its 13 alpine lakes and 130 km of streams - home to marble trout, brown trout and Arctic char - offer numerous types of fishing (many no-kill) in a variety of settings that are greatly appreciated, especially by fly fishing enthusiasts. To discover the most interesting areas and spend a day in the company of a local expert, please contact our Trentino Fishing Guides.

 

FISHING IN CRYSTAL CLEAR STREAMS

Flowing waters

NOCE RIVER - SECTION AX -

FROM BORDIANA TO MOSTIZZOLO 1600 metres further downstream (Zona dell'Amicizia)

NOCE RIVER - SECTION A -

FROM MALÈ TO MOSTIZZOLO from the confluence with the Rabbiés stream to the edge of the AX zone (ZT1 zone excluded). This tract has optimal characteristics: a wide natural riverbed, high flow rate, deep holes, strong current, large rocks. Populated by wild, naturally growing fish: marble trout, brown trout and hybrids of the two.

NOCE RIVER - SECTION B -

FROM FUCINE TO MALÈ from the confluence with the Vermigliana stream to the confluence with the Rabbiés stream. This tract has good characteristics: a wide almost all-natural riverbed, high flow rate, deep holes, strong current, large rocks. Populated by wild, naturally growing fish: marble trout, brown trout and hybrids of the two species.

NOCE RIVER - SECTION C -

SECTION C1 Noce River in Val del Monte (from the Pian Palù dam to the confluence with the Noce Bianco stream)
SECTION C2 from the confluence with the Noce Bianco stream to the confluence with the Vermigliana stream
FROM PEIO FONTI TO FUCINE this tract has good characteristics: clear, shallow waters throughout March, April, May and September. Populated by wild, naturally growing fish: marble trout, brown trout and hybrids of the two species.

NOCE BIANCO STREAM - SECTION D -

COGOLO DI PEIO from the bridge at the Pont hydroelectric plant to the confluence with the Val del Monte  branch of the Noce stream.

VERMIGLIANA STREAM - SECTION E -

SECTION E1 from the source to the Pecé bridge and the Torrente Presena branch (except tributaries from the left)
SECTION E2 from the Pecé bridge to the confluence with Rio Presanella (except tributaries from the left)
SECTION E3 from the confluence with Rio Presanella to the confluence with the Noce river (except tributaries from the left)
VERMIGLIO This aquatic environment, sometimes subject to devastating floods, is characterised by fast-flowing streams. Given its abundant flow, the Vermigliana sometimes has artificial riverbed management features with long embankments while the remaining sections have a natural riverbed. The fish population is almost entirely brown trout, both natural-growth and from ready-to-fish stock input; the brook trout is sometimes present and will find suitable spawning grounds in tributaries. The fishing area starts at the confluence with the Torrente Noce in Ossana (950 m a.s.l.) and ends, 10 km further upstream, above the Campo Gara in Velon. The best lure fishing months are generally March, April, May, June and September, while natural baits give the best results in the warmer months even though glacier meltwaters can cloud the stream. The stream is easily accessible from various points.

MELEDRIO STREAM - SECTION F -

SECTION F1 from Lago delle Malghette to Ponte del Pastin in Malga Bassa di Presson
SECTION F2 from Ponte del Pastin to the confluence in the Noce river (except Rnk2 reserve)
DIMARO An intact riverbed, medium-high flow, a wild wooded environment and nearly-always clear waters make this stream prized for its fishing and stunning landscape. The population consists almost entirely of brown trout.

RABBIES STREAM - SECTION H -

SECTION H1 from the edge of the Stelvio National Park to the confluence with the Rio Valorz
SECTION H2 from the confluence with the Rio Valorz to the upper border of the Pondasio no-fishing zone (except RNK1 reserve)
RABBI Many consider the Rabbies to be one of the best streams in Trentino. Natural riverbed, green banks, clear waters, steady flows: an environment ideal for marble and brown trout. The section of stream near San Bernardo and Pracorno is a no-kill zone for fly/fly line fishing while some tracts, instead, are no fishing areas.

BARCO CREEK AND PALÙ CREEK - SECTION L2 -

From the sources to the confluence with the Vermigliana stream.

FOCE DI VALPIANA CREEK - SECTION M -

From the sources to the confluence with the Noce river.

FOCE DI FAZZON CREEK - SECTION N -

From the sources to the confluence with the Noce stream, Caprioli lake excluded.

TRIBUTARIES OF THE RABBIES STREAM - SECTION P -

Val Lago Corvo creek, Val Cavallaia creek, Val Zambuga creek, Salèc creek and Valorz creek.

Pesca in Val di Sole al Lago Covel | © Archivio APT Val di Sole - Ph Roby Bragotto

HIGH ALTITUDE FISHING

Alpine lakes

PIAN PALÙ BASIN - SECTION I - VAL DI PEIO

the entire lake surface, excluding the fishing ban area close to the dam
This large artificial reservoir, located 1.800 m is populated by both native trout and adult trout that are stocked into the lake: brown trout, rainbow trout, brook trout. A 15 minute walk from the Fontanin area located near the town of Peio Fonti will take you right to the lake. Fishing is banned in the areas opposite the dam and there are signs that clearly indicate these areas.

BARCO LAKE - SECTION  L1  - VERMIGLIO

the entire lake surface
A glacial lake at a height of 1.900 populated by native Arctic char. An enchanting lake thanks to its crystal clear waters and the forests that surround it, which can be reached with a 2 hour and a half walk from the location called Volpaia in Vermiglio.

DENZA LAKE - SECTION T  - VERMIGLIO

the entire lake surface
Near the Denza mountain hut that also has the same name, this lake, of glacial origin, is located at the foot of the Presanella at a height of  2.340 m a.s.l.
Populated by extremely leery Arctic Char.

CAPRIOLI  LAKE  - SECTION  G  - PELLIZZANO

the entire lake surface
An artificial lake located at 1.300 m, stocked with rainbow and brown trout during the fishing season.
Shallow clear water. The lake can be easily reached by car from the town of Pellizzano.

MEZZANA LAKE S - SECTION  O  - MEZZANA

the entire surface of the 2 small lakes
Two glacial lakes at a height of 2.000 m, inhabited by brown trout. Starting from Marilleva 1400, a 1 hour and a half walk will take you up to these two lovely mountain lakes.

ORTISÈ  LAKE - SECTION R  - MEZZANA

the entire lake surface
A solitary yet lovely lake located at 2.450 m a.s.l., a 40 minute walk from the Malga Bronzolo alpine dairy.
It’s a very deep lake with emerald green waters, populated by  brown trout and Arctic char.

MAGHETTE  LAKE - SECTION Q  - CAMPO CARLO MAGNO

the upper hydrographic are marked off by signs and the stream uphill
A beautiful lake at a height of 1.890 m a.s.l.  surrounded by the Brenta Dolomites, a 1 hour walk from the road in Campo Carlo Magno. Fishing is allowed only with artificial bait and only in certain areas of the lake (see info charts on site), and it is populated with native brown trout.

SOPRASASSO  LAKES - SECTION S  - VAL DI RABBI

Soprasasso, Rotondo, Quarto and Saleci lakes - the entire lake surface
A glacial lake at 2.240 m populated by Arctic char. The lake can be reached with a 3 hour walk with about 1200 m of elevation difference from the Valorz picnic area will take you up to the lake. A bivouac with a fireplace, which is always open, is located at the lake.

BOOKING-ONLY RESERVE

No-kill fishing reserve

RNK1 - «LE MARINOLDE» - TORRENTE RABBIES  (STREAM) - VAL DI RABBI

The RNK1 is located on the Rabbies Stream and is made up of 2separate section, as shown on the map. 2.5 km total. The lower section was closed to fishing from 1986 to 2015. Clear waters all year. Water holes and small cascades in a natural alpine setting of rare beauty.

RNK2 - «LA CALCARA» - TORRENTE MELEDRIO (STREAM) - DIMARO

The RNK2 is located on the Meledrio stream in Dimaro. From the Madonnina bridge to the electrical plant, lenght 1,6 km. Clear water all year and a clear river bottom. Brown Trout up to 1,5 kg. In September, as trout move upstream along the Noce River, good sized Marble and Brown Trout can be found here.

In zones RNK1 and RNK2 access is permitted for up 2 fishermen per day (no-kill technique with fly line and tenkara rod, 2 barbless hook and landing net), after obligatory booking (online or by phone at +39 328 4566771 - tue-sat from 9 am to 12 am). Cost per day for the permit: 38,00 € at «Le Marinolde» and 30,00 € at «La Calcara». Whoever fishes in this area can fish on the same day in any other waters (except RT zone and Magic Lake) where similar no-kill practices are permitted. For further details, please consult the rules on the permit for sale.

Pesca in Val di Sole | © Archivio Associazione Sportiva Pescatori Solandri

NO-LANDING AREAS

No-kill area

NK3 - TORRENTE VERMIGLIANA (STREAM) - FUCINE

From the hydroelectric power station intake in Poia to the Fucine di Ossana bridge - 1.9 km. Fly fishing and no-landing zone. The zone can be accessed by purchasing a daily permit at a cost of €20 (or a 2 or 5-day permit).

Only fly rod with fly line, «alla valesiana» or tenkara techniques permitted, maximum 2 single hooks without barb, dry flies or nymphs, no landing. Persons fishing in this zone can fish on the same day in other waters (except RT reserves), maintaining the same methods. Further details in the regulations provided with the permit.

Pesca in Val di Sole | © Archivio APT Val di Sole - Ph Visual Stories

Use of artificial fly and spinning baits

Trophy areas

TROPHY AREA - ZT1 - CAVIZZANA

on the Noce river  (1,4 km )

TROPHY AREA - ZT2 - CUSIANO PELLIZZANO

on the Noce river  (1,4 km)

Use of artificial fly and spinning baits with 1 single barbless hook, silicone and paste baits not allowed (onlyhard bait). Possibility of fishing 2 areas with the same day permit and also in all other waters (excluding no-kill areas) with the same start mode. You can keep one fish size > 50 cm and then stop fishing immediately. Exit ticket must be inserted into the boxes located in the areas. Check out the regulations printed on the permit.

SPECIAL REGULATIONS FISHING ZONE

Tourist reserve

«SAN LEONARDO» TOURIST RESERVE - RT - VERMIGLIO

1.2 km in a signed area on the Torrente Vermigliana, in the tract that runs close to the Laghetti di Vermiglio. The Associazione Pescatori Solandri ensures a constant stock of brown trout up to 3 kg. Permission to catch and keep two trout can only be obtained from the bar in Laghetti (100 m from the reserve) at a fee of € 30.00 + € 5.00 deposit for the permit. All techniques with natural bait and lures are permitted, single hook, no barb. Further information on the specific permit. Open from 19 June to 30 September 2020.

DO YOU NEED A FISHING GUIDE?

Trentino Fishing Guide

If you want to spend an unforgettable day fishing in Val di Sole, contact one of the Trentino Fishing Guides, experts who will accompany you to the best angling spots and provide valuable information on the territory, the fish, angling techniques and equipment.

INFORMATION, REGULATIONS AND TOURIST FISHING LICENSE APPLICATIONS

Val di Sole Sport Fishing Association

ASSOCIAZIONE SPORTIVA PESCATORI SOLANDRI
Via Nazionale 21 - 38020 Pellizzano
Tel. e Fax (+39) 0463 750885
www.pescatorisolandri.com
info@pescatorisolandri.com
Opening: Tuesday to Saturday 9.00am-12.00noon

Caution in the mountains