Your fishing holiday in Ötztal
From the quiet waters of Nederbach to the white water of Ötztaler Ache
There is a saying among fishermen: “Fishing is the most unsuspicious way of doing nothing.” Well, why not? After all you’ll be on holiday here in Ötztal. Fishing is a perfect retreat from everyday life. It is a fantastic way to enjoy and take in Mother Nature.
Posthotel Kassl owns some fishing grounds on the Ötztaler Ache and on the Nederbach, two very different and exciting private waters. In the summer months there is also rainbow trout fishing on Lake Habich. An ideal place for a day of family fishing.
Please note that fishing permits can be purchased only in conjunction with a minimum stay of 3 nights at the Posthotel Kassl and that the day of your departure is excluded from fishing.
day ticket € 25,- per person
week ticket € 100,- per person
It is mandatory to have a guest fishing card, if you want to fish in Tyrol. This card is valid for 14 days and is available at our hotel for € 25,-.
Fishing grounds in Ötztal
At Posthotel Kassl in Oetz we have several fishing grounds in Ötztal for our guests.
Ötztaler Ache
Fishing on the Ötztaler Ache River is possible on a total stretch of over nine miles: In Tumpen from the left side of the river (next to the street) and between Habichen (gorge) and Sautens on both sides of the river for 3.7 miles.
| Stock | Brown trout, rainbow trout and brook trout |
|---|---|
| Length (shoreline) | 9.3 miles |
| River width | 50 ft. to 100 ft. |
| Bait | Any natural or artificial bait except worms |
| Hooks | Barbless hooks only / blinkers with 1 hook only / no gold hooks |
| Season | End of March through end of May / mid-September through beginning of November / glacial melt from June through mid-September |
| Closed season | Brown trout: 02/10 through 28/02 / Rainbow trout: none / Brook trout: 01/10 through 31/03 |
| Minimum size | 13.8” |
| Catch limit | Catch & take / pay for fish at hotel / no limit |
Habicher See
The Habichersee is 2 kilometer away from our hotel in Habichen. At the edge of the forest.
A beautiful landscape. Quiet location. Ideal for fly fishing or holidays with children.
| Stock | Brown trout |
|---|---|
| Water | about 0.2 ha |
| Bait | Artificial bait |
| Hooks | Barbless hooks only / blinkers with 1 hook only / no gold hooks |
| Season | Mid-May through end of September / no glacial melt |
| Closed season | none |
| Minimum size | none |
| Catch limit | Catch & take / pay for fish at hotel / consult hotel for limit |
Unterer Nederbach
The lower part of the Nederbach River is a small wild mountain river that winds through the Nedertal Valley from Ochsengarten to Ötzerau. It provides romantic scenery and fantastic family picnic spots.
| Stock | Brown trout |
|---|---|
| Length (shoreline) | 10.6 miles |
| River width | 6.5 ft. to 16 ft. |
| Bait | Artificial bait |
| Hooks | Barbless hooks only / blinkers with 1 hook only / no gold hooks |
| Season | Mid-April through end of September / no glacial melt |
| Closed season | Brown trout: 01/10 to 28/02 |
| Minimum size | 11.8” |
| Catch limit | Catch & take / pay for fish at hotel |
Oberer Nederbach
The upper part of the Nederbach River is a small wild mountain river that winds through the Nedertal Valley from Ochsengarten to Kühtai. The Oberer Nederbach is as romantic as the Unterer Nederbach, but it is much slower and runs through beautiful alpine pastures. There is less growth on the river, so this is a fantastic place for fly-fishing, especially in summer.
The majestic nature that surrounds the river is also highly satisfying for non-fishing companions.
| Stock | Brown trout |
|---|---|
| Length (shore) | 8.7 miles |
| River width | 6.5 ft. to 16 ft. |
| Bait | Nymphs and flies |
| Hooks | Barbless hooks only |
| Season | Mid-April through end of September / no glacial melt |
| Closed season | Brown trout: 01/10 through 28/02 |
| Minimum size | catch & release |
| Catch limit | catch & release |