2018/2019 workshop

Alpine Fishing adventures: turquoise waters and plenty of great activities

Trentino’s waters are a treasure trove of unique ex- system with serious and qualified professionals, in a periences, in contact with nature while fishing. Only territory that has a wealth of waters, but also many this territory can offer, in the range of a few kilome- cultural and gastronomic offers. tres, such wealth and biodiversity. Almost 300 lakes 70 Trentino Fishing Lodges - accommodation facilities and more than 3,000 kilometres of streams and rivers with services suitable for fishing enthusiasts (early among the Dolomites. breakfast, equipment storage, fishing permits, etc.). The waters of streams and rivers like the Noce, Avi- 11 Trentino fishing Guides - individuals qualified to sio and Sarca, which start in the Autumn melt and go accompany fishermen to the best fishing spots, and through their natural cycle, and the more tranquil wa- available to provide information and advice on the ters of rivers like the Adige, or larger lakes like Garda. area, the fish population, fishing techniques, and the Running waters of Trentino are mainly inhabited, in the most suitable gear. high mountain streams, by riverine brown trout and Online sale of guest permits, and 8 catch & release char. Further downstream, when the watercourses reserves, in limited-access areas, and amateur fishing become larger, the number of species increases: the tourism permits replacing the government license for riverine brown trout is gradually replaced by marble fishermen who do not have one. This permit is issued trout and grayling. free of charge, together with the purchase of a guest Almost all species found in the running water find the permit, and is valid for 30 consecutive days. ideal conditions to settle in Trentino’s lakes. There are At the present time, the following fishing Associations also Arctic char (in the high mountain lakes), Salmo are participating in the project: Alto Chiese, Alto Sarca, Carpio (in Lake Garda), lavaret, pike, and other species Basso Sarca, Molveno, , Val di Non, Val belonging to the Cyprinidae family (carp, tench, bleak, di Sole, , Valle dell’Adige, etc.) and Percidae family (perch). and Valsugana. Trentino intends to become a leading fishing destina- tion in Europe, creating an organised and structured www.visittrentino.info/fishing

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