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Excitement on the lake – is anything biting?

CUT BAIT AND GET STRAIGHT TO THE POINT: SPIN FISHING IN GERLOS

When it comes to fishing, do you have plenty of endurance? Do you like to fish in beautiful places? Then spin fishing in Gerlos is perfect for you. Head to the Durlaßboden and Gmünd reservoirs to see if you’ve got luck on your side, just like Peter, the patron saint of fishing. You are sure to meet one or two fellow fishing enthusiasts, whether by the shores of the lake with a great view of the mountains or out in the middle of the lake in a rowing boat. Platzer guests can hire rowing boats for free; all other visitors can hire a rowing boat at the Seestüberl for a fee.

PRICE LIST DAY TICKETS

  • Day ticket: € 30 (4 trout, minimum size 30cm)
  • Half-day ticket: €22 (from 2pm, 3 trout, minimum size 30cm)
  • Young person’s card: €19 (3 trout) – up to 15 years, only when accompanied by an adult

Children up to 10 years of age may also fish for free when accompanied by an adult with a valid day ticket!

To purchase a day ticket, you need to be a member of the Tyrolean Fishing Association (Tiroler Fischereiverband) and have confirmation of professional competence (training!). The Gerlos fishing water regulations apply.

  • Worms: € 4,5
  • Rowing boat (available in Seestüberl) full day: €15
  • Rowing boat (available in Seestüberl) half day from 2pm: € 8

Please reserve rowing boats in Seestüberl by calling 00436644413588!

INFORMATION ABOUT THE FISHING AREA

Bodies of water:
  • Durlaßboden reservoir
  • Gmünd reservoir

Stocks in the lakes:
  • sea trout, artic chars, rainbow trout, perches, common carp and grayling (in Finkausee).

Restocking:
  • Stocks are added as and when required.

Bait:
  • All artificial bait, systems and honey worms. No live bait fish!

Catch limit:
  • Day ticket: 4 trout over the minimum size
  • Half-day ticket: 3 trout over the minimum size
  • Young person’s ticket: 3 trout over the minimum size

General terms and conditions:
  • Fishing is allowed from the time the ticket is purchased until nightfall.
  • All fish caught must be recorded in the catch registerstraight away!
  • Triple or twin hooks are prohibited.
  • Live bait fish may not be used.
  • As soon as the angler is in possession of the permitted number of fish, they must stop fishing.
  • All anglers must bring suitable equipment (pliers, scissors) with them, to carefully unhook catch and where necessary put them gently back in the water (if too small).
  • Please leave the fishing area clean!
  • Never touch fish with dry hands or release onto dry ground!
  • When a fishing supervisor or someone instructed by us carries out an inspection, the angler must show their fishing permit and any fish they have caught.

Fisheries Act 2020

The new “Fisheries Act 2020” came into force on January 1st, 2021.

A card for the Gerlos fishing water can only be issued after fulfilling the following points:

1. Possession of a Tyrolean fishing license
All fishermen who want to fish in Tyrol are obliged to buy a Tyrolean fishing card issued by the Tyrolean Fishing Association.

There are two different cards:
  • Tyrolean guest card (valid for 14 days in all of Tyrol from the day of issue), at a price of € 25, this is available directly at Hotel Platzer.
  • Tyrolean annual ticket at a price of € 50, an annual ticket is issued by the Schwaz district administration.

2. Authorization to practice fishing
Proof of authorization to fish must be presented.

Declaration: documents showing that the fisherman is in possession of a license to fish in another country. The documents are recognized provided that they confirm that the owner has at least equivalent knowledge that would also be required to successfully complete the Tyrolean fishing examination.

You can find more information about the new Tyrolean fishing law here!

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