If you like to relax in unspoiled nature and enjoy fishing, we can suggest you try the most beautiful Slovenian rivers and lakes: these are fast alpine rivers, clear lakes and tranquil Karst waters. Fish stocks are good, and the salmonides of the Adriatic river basins are a special attraction.

The UNEC is one of the most beautiful Karst rivers in Europe, inhabited by grayling and trout which reach trophy size because of the special natural food. The SAVA BOHINJKA, an alpine river which flows from Bohinj lake through a magnificent gorge between the mountains. It contains mainly grayling and trout, and in the deeper pools also a variety of salmon. The valley of the river RADOVNA (north of Bled) could be called the valley of tranquility. Trophy sized trout are not uncommon.

The SOČA is the pearl of Slovene rivers, one of the country’s national treasures. The special green colour is unique. It is also an exceptional fishing water since it is inhabited by two endemic species - Soča trout with a characteristic marble appearance and Soča grayling.

The KRKA is an easily accessible karst river with a dark green colour, containing large trout.
BOHINJ and KRN lakes are very special jewels, alpine lakes surrounded by high mountain massifs. They contain a very highly esteemed lake trout.

Fishing season in main rivers
Brown & Marble Trout:

Soča: 1. April to 31 October
Unec: 1 May to 30 September
Krka: 1 April to 30 September
Sava Bohinjka: 1 April to 30 September
Radovna: 1 April to 30 September

Brook & Rainbow Trout:

Soča: 1 March to 30 November
Unec: 1 May to 30 November
Krka: 1 March to 30 November
Sava Bohinjka: 1 March to 30 November
Radovna: 1 March to 30 November

Grayling:

Soča: 1 June to 30 November
Unec: 16 May to 30 November
Krka: 1 June to 30 November
Sava Bohinjka: 1 June to 30 November
Radovna: 1 June to 30 November

Nowhere in the world is there a more lovely place, than this paradise and its surroundings. In this way the poet defines the glacial lake Bled, situated among solitary mountains. The shore has been turned into a magnificient park with many villages, hotels, Very popular is the medieval Castle of Bled on a bluff overlooking the lake. Today Bled is a modern holiday resort with many hotels, private accomodation facilities, a camp site, wellness centres, and a golf course. Besides cycling and golfing one can engage in more adrenaline sports.

Slovenia Travel: lake Bled

Trips to the island of Bled are possible by the characteristic boats which are rowed in a standing position.

Bled Lake is popular among rowers, for whom numerous rowing competitions are organized. It is renowned as a rowing and regata center and as a starting point for numerous walks, tours, excursions and recreation trips.

The lake also attracts fishermen with fly fishing. In winter, the lake freezes and becomes a popular skating ring. In summer vacations there are many occasions to travel around, do some mountaineering or alpine climbing, rafting, playing tennis or just relaxing in the quiet woods.