Slovenia is a country with abundant water. The diversity of its landscape is enriched
by numerous watercourses, water sources, waterfalls, gorges, and many high-mountain, lowland, natural and artificial lakes. As many as 45 rivers are over 25 kilometres in length and none is anything like the others. Altogether, Slovenia boasts more than 12,000 hectares of water surface.

Basically, the water courses in Slovenia are divided into the Adriatic and Danube (Black Sea) river basins. The principal river of the former is the Soča with its tributaries, while that of the latter is the Sava with its tributaries. The indigenous wildlife of both river basins differ one from another and each has its own characteristic representatives. As a speciality of the Adriatic basin it is essential to mention the Soča trout (Salmo marmoratus) and the Soča grayling (Thymallus thymallus adriaticus), whereas features of the rivers of the Danube basin are the Danubian salmon or huchen (Hucho hucho), a relative of the salmon and taimen, the brown trout (Salmo trutta fario) and the grayling (Thymallus thymallus).

Should you choose Slovenia as your fishing destination, you will be able to enjoy the
untamed power of Alpine rivers and to be at one with a magical and mysterious
world, where dreamy rivers are born and disappear into the Karst underworld. Fly
fishers from all over Europe are keen to come back to them again and again. Fishing
on Slovenian lakes is especially magical, as you may always expect a bite from a big
wels, pike or carp. In particular, carp fishing is becoming ever more popular, and it is
not unusual to catch carp weighing in excess of 20 kg. Anglers take abundant pleasure in fishing on many rivers for the nase, Danube roach, chub or barbel.

Slovenia is a small but picturesque country which, in addition to fishing tourism, offers
numerous other possibilities, making it a suitable tourist destination for the whole family. Last but not least we Slovenes are a friendly and hospitable nation boasting diverse winesand excellent culinary fare.

Visit Slovenia – we’re sure you’ll be keen to come back again.