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

The largest lake in Slovenia lies in the Julian Alps, in a glacial valley. Its surface covers 3.18 square kilometers, and it achieves a depth of 45 meters. The lake heats up to 23 °C in summer and it is a marvelous natural bathing place. Its crystal clear waters contain numerous fish, notably the well-known, and delicious, Bohinj trout. The entire north shore is protected. A track leads by the shore, one of the most at- tractive paths in Bohinj. There is an asphalt road concealed in the forest along the south shore and there are also a number of tourist facilities on this side.

Slovenia: Lake Bohinj

To this day the lake area has managed to avoid urban development and has thus preserved the natural beauty of its shores and the exceptional clarity of its waters. The breathtaking natural beauty, tranquillity and unhindered landscape of this region make it an ideal tourist destination.

Bohinj is one of the loveliest alpine resorts in Slovenia and an excellent starting point for short or longer trips and hikes through the Triglav National Park. A gondola cableway brings visitors high above the lake to Mt. Vogel at an altitude of 1000 m. Here is also an excellent ski center. Lake Bohinj can be a starting point for a climbing tour or a walk to the waterfall Savica.

The source of the Sava River, an hour’s walk west of the Zlatorog Hotel at Ukanc, is the Savica Waterfall, which pours from a limestone cave and falls 60 meters into a narrow gorge.