--- title: Fischen url: "https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/en/activities/summer/fishing.html" image: "https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/user_upload/wolfgangsee/Logo-Wolfgangsee-schwarz-gelb.png" date: 2013-06-28 modified: 2021-12-27 --- # Fischen ![](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/8/2/csm_Header_Fischen_3060169077.jpg) ![](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/8/2/csm_Header_Fischen_9b801f9f34.jpg) Petri Heil at Lake Wolfgangsee! ================================== [ Accommodation Booking ](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/en/search-accommodation.html) Perhaps the most beautiful way to unwind ---------------------------------------- Fishing calms, relaxes and is good for your soul. Especially if you enjoy this wonderful hobby in such an **appealing surrounding landscape**. And which setting could be more beautiful or picturesque than **Salzkammergut**? Fabulous fishing grounds invite you to spend relaxing hours all around **Lake Wolfgang**. Crystal-clear waters with an excellent stock of fish that even excite highly experienced fishermen. **Lake and river fishing** has a very long tradition in **Salzkammergut**. Emperor Maximilian regulated **fishing around Lake Wolfgang** in 1494 by way of decree already. Today, the recreational activity is extremely popular in the region for it is a wonderful way to balance a stressful life especially in this hectic age. You naturally do not have to take your entire gear along on your holiday, for the entire equipment can be rented in Strobl. This option is also of interest to beginners, who do not yet have their own gear but would like to dive into the world of fishing for the first time. Have we piqued your interest in **fishing in Salzkammergut**? Do you love crystal clear waters in a natural, idyllic mountain landscape? Then come visit us on Lake Wolfgang and look forward to a few hours in paradise! Sub-areas for fishing at Lake Wolfgang ====================================== [ ![Fishing - Western part - St. Gilgen in St. Gilgen: The picture shows a map with a lake surrounded by wooded hills and mountains. Various place names and streets are marked on it, indicating a tourist area.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "Fischen Gebiet Fürberg bis Gamsjaga") Sub-area ----------- Sankt Gilgen ](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/en/activities/summer/fishing/oesterreich-poi/detail/203079/fishing-western-section-of-lake-wolfgangsee.html) [ ![Fishing - Wolfgangsee fishing paradise - Ried / Schwand section (western part) in St. Gilgen: The picture shows a landscape with a lake surrounded by green hills and mountains in the background. It is a picturesque scene with small rural settlements and roads leading through the landscape.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: WTG") Sub-area ----------- Ried-Schwand ](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/en/activities/summer/fishing/oesterreich-poi/detail/200321/lake-wolfgangsee-fishing-paradise-ried-schwand.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: WTG Close copyright [ ![Fishing - Wolfgangsee fishing paradise - Strobl, Gschwendt and St. Wolfgang (eastern part) in Strobl: The picture shows a map depicting a mountain landscape with lakes, villages and roads. In the centre is a large lake surrounded by wooded hills and mountains.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: WTG") Sub-area ----------- Strobl, St. Wolfgang ](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/en/activities/summer/fishing/oesterreich-poi/detail/430003826/lake-wolfgangsee-fishing-paradise-strobl-gschwendt-and-st-wolfgang.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: WTG Close copyright ### Here you can find all information and regulations for fishing at Lake Wolfgangsee to download [ Download ](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/user_upload/wolfgangsee/Fischen_2026_2_DE___EN.pdf) Fishing Equipment & Accessories =================================== Fishing equipment & accessories ----------------------------------- You don't have your own fishing equipment with you? No problem! The Girbl sports shop in Strobl has the right rental equipment for you and the Angelsport Sams specialist shop is just a few minutes' drive from Lake Wolfgang in Bad Ischl. ### [Sport Girbl](https://www.girblsport.com/) ### [Angelsport Sams](https://badischl.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/101052/angelsport-sams.html) [ ![Sport Girbl in Strobl: The picture shows a multi-storey building in traditional mining style. The building has large windows and a balcony on the upper floor. In front of the building is a green area with trees and shrubs.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Sport Girbl") ](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/en/activities/summer/fishing/oesterreich-poi/detail/203343/sport-girbl.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Sport Girbl Close copyright Sport Girbl - Rental of fishing equipment and accessories in Strobl! 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