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The Soča and its tributaries are a paradise for fly fishing, the only permitted method of fishing in the Soča Valley. The famous marble trout, grayling and rainbow trout are the fly fishers' favourites.

Enjoy the nature, the hum of the rivers and the crystal clear water. The depths of river pools in the Soča Valley will enthuse you with their tranquillity, liveliness and colourful underwater world. The emerald green pools of the River Soča, the daydreaming grey-green corners of the River Nadiža, the alpine character of the pure Tolminka River, the elitism of the mysterious Trebuščica River and the sense-awakening Idrijca River

 

Fishing Districts and Fishing Areas in the Soča Valley

The Soča Valley has two fishing districts, controlled by Zavod za ribištvo Slovenije (Fisheries Research Institute of Slovenia) and Ribiška družina Tolmin (Angling Club of Tolmin). Fishing is not allowed in rivers and waters that are outside these districts. 

An interesting and diverse character of the rivers enables fishermen to find at least one river in the Soča Valley, where fishing is possible even in bad weather.

Fishing district 1: Catch and take 


Fishing district "Catch & Release" (No kill)

 

Common Fish and Fishing in the Soča Valley

Soška postrv (Soča Trout) – Salmo trutta marmoratus is one of the most famous fish of the Soča Valley. It is endemic to the Adriatic river basin and primarily inhabits the Zadlaščica reserve. Check, which fish you may catch and take in the fishing areas of the Catch and take district. It is not allowed to keep fish from the Catch and release district.

FISH DESCRIPTION AND SIZE LOCATION OPEN SEASON

MIN
cm

Marble (Soča) trout
(Salmo trutta marmoratus)

Endemic in the Adriatic river basin, this fish can grow to 140 cm and weighs up to 24 kg. All waters.

ZZRS
1.4.–30.9.

RD Tolmin
no kill

60 cm
Grayling
(Thymallus thymallus)
An indigenous salmonid, this fish can grow to 60 cm and weighs up to 2 kg. The Soča (downstream from Mala korita), the Koritnica (downstream from Kluže), mouth of the Učja. no kill
(carch&release)
 
Marble trout and brown trout hybrids The appearance of these fish varies; they can grow to 1 m and weigh up to 10 kg. Locations with the marble trout and brown trout.

ZZRS
1.4.–31.10.

RD Tolmin
no kill

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Rainbow trout
(Oncorhynchus mykiss)
This fish was released into rivers from fish farms; it can grow to 80 cm and weighs up to 8 kg. The Soča (downstream from Mala korita), the Koritnica (downstream from Kluže), mouth of the Učja.

ZZRS
1.4.–31.10.

RD Tolmin
23.3.–3.11.

ZZRS
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RD Tolmin
24 cm

ZZRS = Zavod za ribištvo Slovenije (Fisheries Research Institute of Slovenia)
RD Tolmin = Ribiška družina Tolmin (Angling Club of Tolmin)

 

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More information about fishing in the Soča Valley:

Tolmin Angling Club (Ribiška družina Tolmin)
Trg 1. maja 7, 5220 Tolmin

T: +386 (0)5 38 11 710
E: 
W: www.rdtolmin.si

 

The Fisheries Research Institute of Slovenia (Zavod za ribištvo Slovenije)
Sp. Gameljne 61 a, 1211 Ljubljana – Šmartno

T: +386 (0) 1 24 43 400
E: 
W: www.zzrs.si
 

The Fisherman's House
Kal - Koritnica 35, 5230 Bovec

T: +386 5 384 19 05
E: 

More information about the Fisherman's House >

 

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Service providers

Kayak Soča

Trg golobarskih žrtev 46, 5230 Bovec


M: 069667277

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Soča Trout Flyfishing

Trg golobarskih žrtev 50, 5230 Bovec


M: 031 452 007

M: 041 231 650

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Outdoor Galaxy

Ledina 1, 5230 Bovec


M: 040 605 325

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Soča Fly

Most na Soči 62, 5216 Most na Soči


M: 031 705 5522

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