Photo: Bettina Scheck

Fischen am Grundlsee

Grundlsee, Styria

Please note the valid license conditions: Fishing regulations for the exercise of angling in the waters of the Inneres Salzkammergut Forest Enterprise. The exercise of angling in the waters listed below is only possible with a valid fishing license. A legal prerequisite for acquiring these licenses is possession of a guest fishing card or a fishing card for the state of Styria. The forest enterprise is free to reject applications for fishing licenses without stating reasons. Issued licenses will not be taken back. Fish that are released must be handled as gently as possible. No throwing back – only gentle release! Fish that are taken must be transported dead. Fishing in Grundlsee: Minors from the age of 8 up to the age of 14 may fish without a fishing card, but only when accompanied and supervised by a legal guardian who possesses a fishing card. Observed license violations by other licensees must be reported immediately to Fischerei Grundlsee or the fishing center. The provisions of the Styrian Fishing Act 2000 must be observed. The instructions of the sworn supervisory bodies must be strictly followed. Violations of these provisions will result in the immediate and unconditional withdrawal of the fishing license without reimbursement of costs. The licensee is solely liable and responsible for any damages caused or for accidents of any kind, including those involving accompanying persons or children. ÖBf AG is only liable for damages caused by its intentional or grossly negligent actions. The licensee shall indemnify and hold ÖBf AG harmless against all third-party claims in connection with this license agreement. By acquiring a license, you expressly agree to our fishing regulations and undertake to comply with them. Unredeemed licenses expire at the end of the respective year and are not transferable to the next year. No reimbursement of costs for non-redemption. Attention: Wading is dangerous. Use a wading belt and suitable footwear! Petri Heil! I. License conditions for Grundlsee PIKE FISHING LICENSES Fishing is permitted in Grundlsee without tributaries and without lake outflow – specifically excluded are the three year-round protected areas "Kinderstube Seeforellen" (Lake Trout Nursery): Protected area 1 - Area of the ÖBf Fischerei boat hut across the lake to the Villa Castiglione boathouse Protected area 2 - Area of the Gößl boat landing stage up to the Wienern bathing hut (entire mouth area of Toplitzbach and Stimitzbach) Protected area 3 - Area 50 meters to the left and right of the Zimitz mouth into Grundlsee These three protected areas were established to rebuild a good lake and brown trout population in Grundlsee. Pike fishing season: May 15 to September 15 Fishing practice: Shore cards For your own safety, pay attention to possible rockfall danger on the south shore in the Ressens area. Pike fishing may be practiced during daylight hours with two fishing rods, each with one hook. Wobblers with treble hooks are permitted. The use of any kind of sonar is not permitted. Only pike, perch, and chub may be caught without restriction on the number. The sale of these is not permitted. The catching of LAKE and BROWN TROUT is prohibited! If any are caught while pike fishing, they must be handled as gently as possible and immediately released. If possible, the hook should be removed in the water, and the trout should not be tormented by unnecessary photography. As bait for pike fishing, all types of spinners and wobblers or dead bait fish (chub and perch – no salmonids) are permitted. Only fish from Grundlsee may be used as bait fish. Bait fish catching is also not permitted in the protected areas. A distance of 50 meters must be maintained from the fishing gear laid out by professional fishermen. A free license is issued for fishing only for perch. This applies only to minors up to the age of 14. Perch fishing may also only take place under the supervision of an accompanying person. There is no minimum catch length for pike fishing. Holders of a season ticket must keep a catch log, which is issued with the license. This must always be carried, and every caught fish that is kept, as well as caught salmonids that must be released, must be entered. For salmonids, an estimated length is sufficient. Perch do not need to be entered. All day or weekly ticket holders must keep catch statistics. Every fish must be entered immediately after being caught.