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Alpine Rhine
Trout + GraylingBorder river
Europe · Fishing World Guide
Liechtenstein.
Fishing in Liechtenstein 2026: Permits, Best Spots, Charters & Costs
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target species
Yes
license needed
Apr–Sep
best season
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Do you need a license?
License
Yes.
Day ticket Rhine: From 30-40 CHF. Mountain streams: From 20-30 CHF.
›All license details
- Where to apply?
- At the Liechtenstein Fishing Association or at the Office for the Environment.
- Cost
- Day ticket Rhine: From 30-40 CHF. Mountain streams: From 20-30 CHF.
- Validity
- Day or season tickets
- Available online?
- No
The sixth smallest country in the world has only ONE larger body of water — the Rhine as a border river with Switzerland! Plus some mountain streams. Small but fine. Trout and grayling in the Alpine Rhine.
When to go?
The season at a glance.
Best season
April-September (season). Rhine: May-September optimal.
Where to fish?
The top waters.
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Inland Canal
Brown Trout + Barbelstructured
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Steg Reservoir
Rainbow Trout + Brown TroutMountain lake
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Escher Canal
Brown Trout + Chubflowing
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Samina Valley Waters
Mountain Troutremote
What's biting?
Your target species.
›+2 more species
GraylingChub
The rules.
Four things you need to know.
Closed seasons
Closed seasons
Trout: October-March. Grayling: February-May. Seasonal restrictions.
Catch limits
Catch limits
Trout: 3-5/day. Grayling: 2-3/day. Observe minimum sizes.
Prohibited methods
Prohibited methods
Similar to Switzerland. Live bait fish prohibited.
Catch & release
Catch & release
As in Switzerland: Legally problematic. Harvest expected.
What does it cost?
20-40 €
License
20-40 CHF/day (~20-40 EUR).
100
Guide per day
100-200 CHF/day.
40-70 €
Daily budget
Budget: 40-70 EUR. Comfort: 100-200 EUR.
Bite times
The best fishing times — free.
Best fishing times
·Liechtenstein47.17°, 9.51°
🎣 Live catches in liechtenstein
4 verified catches
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Bite-time forecast appears from 5 catches.
Plan your trip.
Everything in one place.
All the details
The fine print.
License in detail
At the Liechtenstein Fishing Association or at the Office for the Environment. — The sixth smallest country in the world has only ONE larger body of water — the Rhine as a border river with Switzerland! Plus some mountain streams. Small but fine. Trout and grayling in the Alpine Rhine.
Rules in detail
Liechtenstein shares the Alpine Rhine with Switzerland and Austria. Only 160 km² in size — the entire country is reachable in one fishing day!
Freshwater
Alpine Rhine and mountain streams. Small but in spectacular Alpine scenery.
Saltwater
No access to the sea (landlocked).
Equipment
No tackle shops in the country! Buy in Switzerland (Buchs) or Austria (Feldkirch).
Guides
Fishing association can arrange contacts. From 100-200 CHF/day.
Getting there
No airport. Arrival via Zurich (1.5h) or Friedrichshafen (1h). Bus in the country.
Safety
Very safe country. Pay attention to mountain weather.
Customs & fish export
Not EU, but Swiss customs union. Swiss Franc as currency.
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All information without guarantee. Always check with the official local authorities. Not legal advice. Last updated: April 30, 2026
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