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Fishing in
Austria 2026.
Fishing License & Permit · Fishing Times · Waters & Fish Species · Cost Overview
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·Austria47.52°, 14.55°
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Fishing License & Permit
- License required?
- Yes
- Where to apply?
- District administrative authorities, district captaincies, magistrates or state fishing associations depending on the federal state
- Cost
- Fishing card (annual): approx. 135 EUR (Upper Austria); day tickets: 10-50 EUR depending on water; weekly tickets: approx. 100-120 EUR
- Validity
- Annual card: 12 months; day tickets: 1 day; weekly tickets: 7 days
- Available online?
- Yes
Exact closed seasons and minimum sizes vary by federal state and must be checked before fishing
Buy fishing license for Austria online
Official authority website
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Rules & Regulations
- Closed seasons
- 60 fish species in Upper Austria with closed seasons recorded; 24 species protected year-round. 63 fish species in Lower Austria with closed seasons; 20 species protected year-round. Varies by federal state.
- Catch limits
- Fish species may not be caught during closed seasons. Minimum catch sizes must be observed. Undersized fish must be released immediately.
- Prohibited methods
- Not specified in research - check angel-urlaub.at recommended
- Catch & Release
- Undersized fish or fish caught during closed seasons must be returned to the water immediately
Austria's alpine waters are among the most beautiful in Europe. The Huchen (Danube salmon) is the king fish and strictly protected. Many waters are privately owned!
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Waters & Fish Species
Top waters
- —Attersee (Lake Trout, Pike, Pike-perch)
- —Traunsee (Lakeforelle and weitere)
Target fish
Freshwater
Dominant - lakes (Attersee, Traunsee) and river waters
Saltwater
Not relevant for Austria
Not specified in research
Best season: Not specified in research
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Practical Information
- Equipment
- Not specified in research
- Fishing guides
- Available, prices not specified in research
- Transport
- Not specified in research
- Safety
- Not specified in research
- Customs & taking fish home
- Fishing card and water license must always be carried
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Cost Overview
License fees
Fishing card: 135 EUR (Upper Austria); guest/day tickets: 10-50 EUR; weekly tickets: 100-120 EUR
Guide prices
Not specified in research
Daily budget
15-75 EUR per day (depending on water type and water class)
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