Carp, pike, whitefish, perch, catfish, zander, char, barbel and tench: Austria is "rich in fish"! The abundance of species in Carinthia's lakes and rivers - combined with the unspoilt landscape - makes the southern side of the Alps an insider tip for anglers.
With an area of 13.28 km², Lake Millstätter See is Carinthia's second largest lake. Due to its great depth of 141 metres, it ranks first in terms of water volume. Steeply sloping banks, the large volume of water and stable conditions make it a habitat for 21 species of fish. Both angling and net fishing are practised on the lake.
The best-known fish species is the whitefish, also known as Reinanke. Fishing competitions are held every year on Lake Millstätter See in its honour.
27 September to 12 October 2024
The "Fishing for the Millstätter See Crystal Reef" has developed into one of the largest competitions in Europe. During the competition period, the entire lake can be fished with a single valid fishing licence (with the exception of private sections of the lake).
Lake Millstätter See is one of the lakes with the most fish in Austria. 21 species of fish live there. They include: Reinanke (vendace, whitefish), lake trout, carp, burbot, pike, Arctic char, roach, rudd, tench, brook trout, rainbow trout, perch, aitel, barbel, bitterling, gudgeon, ruffe, pikeperch, common sunfish, eel, catfish and eel.
In the area of the Millstätter See Fishing Association and in the Soravia lake marshes, fishing is generally permitted with the appropriate permit and tax card. There are no restrictions on fishing from the shore. Fishing from the boat may begin one hour before sunrise and the boats must be back in the rowing harbour one hour after sunset. It is essential to comply with the guidelines, limits and closed seasons stated on the licences.
Permits and tax cards are available from the tourist offices in Seeboden am Millstätter See, Millstatt am See, Döbriach am Millstätter See and Ferndorf. The combined permits of the fishing association and the Seelehen Soravia are only available at the tourist office in Seeboden am Millstätter See. Fishing licences for Lake Millstatt can be purchased for 1, 2, 7 or 14 days as well as for 3 or 4 weeks. Some fishing licences can also be purchased online.
Lake Brennsee and lake Afritzersee are among the "smaller" of Carinthia's lakes. But when it comes to the abundance and size of the fish, they are really big. In addition to large catfish, huge pike have also been pulled into the boat. The most famous is "Dagobert", which weighed in at an impressive 141 cm / 18 kg. Both lakes can be fished with a fishing licence.
Lake Brennsee and Lake Afritz are home to pike, catfish, zander, whitefish, carp, perch, tench, lake trout, Arctic char, rudd and roach.
There are a few public bathing and fishing spots around the lakes. There is plenty of space on the lake, so hiring a rowing boat is recommended.
The official fishing permit must be purchased in addition to the licence. The main issuing office is "Kärnten Fisch - Fischzucht Feld am See GmbH".
Between Mauthbrücke and Feistritz an der Drau you can fish along the Drau, the largest river in Carinthia.
There are two separate fishing areas.
District I: Fishing takes place downstream on the right bank of the Drau between the toll bridge and the power station.
District II: River fishing is possible between the toll bridge and the Drau bridge in Feistritz downstream (left bank). Fishing licences are issued online or at the Paternion municipal office.
Fishing on the Lieser: Fishing for brown and rainbow trout, huchen, pike, grayling and various white fish is possible between the Seebach bridge in Lieserbrücke and the mouth of the Drau near Spittal (Fürstauer district).
Fishing licences for Lake Millstätter See, the Tiebel and the Drau can also be purchased online.
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