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Fishing in Austria
6 species across 6 spots
Austria offers fishing across 6 spots with 6 species in freshwater, freshwater, brackish waters. Suitable for beginner to expert anglers.
Best months: May-june, June-august, April to june, April–october
Top Spots
Danube River – Vienna Stretch1 species
Clear, moderate‑flow section with gravel beds that support abundant Cobitis elongata populations.
Danube at Vienna – Donauinsel1 species
Urban island stretch with clear water and plentiful insect hatches, attracting large numbers of bleak in early summer.
River Danube (Wachau, Austria)1 species
The Danube's moderate flow and deep pools support large chub, attracting anglers from across Europe.
6
Species
6
Spots
Species
6
Cobitis elongata
Cobitis elongata
freshwater
Danube River – Vienna Stretch
Danube bleak
Alburnus chalcoides
freshwater, brackish
Danube at Vienna – Donauinsel
Chub
Squalius cephalus
freshwater, brackish
River Danube (Wachau, Austria)
Esox cisalpinus
Esox cisalpinus
freshwater
Danube River (Vienna Stretch)
Barbel
Barbus barbus
freshwater
Upper Danube near Passau
Salmo alipes
Salmo alipes
Upper Danube near Vienna