Holidays at the lake - fishing and angling in Salzkammergut
Fishing on Lake Mondsee from April to November
There is hardly a more relaxing activity on the lake than fishing. Fishermen and women will feel at home in the Salzkammergut and will be delighted about the bio-diverse fish population in Lake Mondsee. The fishing season runs from April to October on the lakes Mondsee and Attersee which are both EU's Special Protection Areas.
Mondsee fish population
It was the endemic fish population that won Lake Mondsee EU Protection; in the Salzkammergut, the fish population includes rutilus meidingerii (carp) and Seelaube (a special kind of Danube bleak). Fishing on Lake Mondsee is allowed on the lakeside and the most common catches are zander, pike, eel and carp. Fishing in a boat is only reserved for professional fishermen and holders of season tickets.
Popular fishing spots on Lake Mondsee
Lake Mondsee offers ideal conditions for anglers and features several particularly rewarding spots. If you want to enjoy your hobby surrounded by idyllic scenery, you shouldn't miss these locations:
The sandbank in Kreuzstein is perfect for those who prefer shallow shoreline areas. It offers ideal conditions for catching various fish species during your fishing holiday in Austria and invites you to spend relaxing hours angling in the beautiful Salzkammergut region.
The parking bays past Plomberg are an insider tip for those who prefer to fish in a peaceful setting. During your fishing holiday in Austria, you’ll be surrounded by stunning natural scenery and enjoy excellent chances of making a catch.
The public bathing areas offer fantastic fishing spots early in the morning or outside regular swimming hours. Here, you can combine your holiday in Austria with a relaxing fishing experience, try your luck in peace, and enjoy the sunrise over Lake Mondsee.
Fishing on Lake Mondsee
In order to ensure sustainable fishing and careful treatment of Salzkammergut's fish population, there are some restrictions that apply to fishermen and women here:
- Compulsory fishing licence
- 4 whitefish a day
- One must not fish char
- Only fish on the lakeside
- No quantitive restrictions for the fish species mentioned above
Angel Guiding Austria: Obtain a fishing license
In order to get the fishing licence, you will need an (Upper Austrian) fishing card or an Upper Austrian tax card.
Licences are available at various places in Mondsee, e.g. at Café Breneis, at the Faber family on Thalgaustraße, at Hemetsberger famil on Seebadstraße or at the Edtmayer gas station in Innerschwand.
The Mondsee Fishing Association will gladly help you with any queries about fishing and angling in the Salzkammergut. The team at Seehof Hotel in Mondsee will be pleased to organise your fishing holiday in Mondsee for you. We will email you an attractive holiday offer, just send us your no-obligation holiday enquiry.
Give the gift of a fishing holiday: Order holiday vouchers now and start your adventure with the fish on holiday at a later date.
