1. Switzerland

Fishing in Switzerland

Fishing in Switzerland offers freshwater fishing in clear mountain lakes and rivers. Anglers commonly target trout and other cold-water species.

Types of species in Switzerland

Perch
Perch
Pike
Pike
Trout
Trout
Sunfish
Sunfish
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Top fishing spots in Switzerland

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Zürichsee

, Switzerland

4.4
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Sihl

Zurich, Switzerland

4.3
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Lake Geneva

, Switzerland

4.5
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Pfäffikersee

, Switzerland

3.0
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Arve

, Switzerland

4.8
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Greifensee

Zurich, Switzerland

3.5
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Zuger See

, Switzerland

5.0
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Versoix

, Switzerland

5.0
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Lungernsee

, Switzerland

4.7
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Lac de la Gruyère

Fribourg, Switzerland

5.0
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Rainbow trout

Hermance

15 in · 1 lb 2 oz

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Brown trout

Arve

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Northern pike

Zürichsee

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Northern pike

Arve

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Phoxinus lagowskii steindachneri

Arve

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Northern pike

Zürichsee

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European chub

Arve

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European perch

Versoix

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European perch

Versoix

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European perch

Zürichsee

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FAQ about fishing in Switzerland

Some of the most popular species anglers target in Switzerland include Perch, Pike, and Trout. The best species often depend on season, water type, and location within the country.

For more detailed, real-time insights, the shows which species are being caught near you and what baits are working best across Switzerland.
Some of the most popular fishing spots in Switzerland include Zürichsee, Sihl, and Lake Geneva. Anglers across the country fish a wide range of waters, with opportunities varying by region and season.

With the , you can explore local hotspots anywhere in Switzerland, see recent catches, and find out what's working near you.
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Popular species in Switzerland
European perchNorthern pikeBrown troutRainbow troutEuropean chubArctic charCommon barbelLake troutPumpkinseedCommon carpWels catfishCommon ruddZanderCommon roachTenchLake charBrook troutSteelheadLake whitefishEuropean whitefishLargemouth bassCommon breamCommon daceEuropean graylingBroad whitefishExplore species
Popular fishing waters in Switzerland
ZürichseeSihlLake GenevaPfäffikerseeArveGreifenseeZuger SeeVersoixLungernseeLac de la GruyèreGlatt KanalVoralpseeBielerseeLac de NeuchâtelLondonSempacherseeTürlerseeHermanceWäggitalerseeSihlseePopular Waters