Fly-fishing and mixed waters

fishing district of

15km & 2 mountain lakes

… „Tell me where the fishes are…“

Aqua-Sol Abenteuer

Fishing licenses or fishing permit tickets are available at:

AAE Wasserkraft GmbH

Familie Klauss-Lanzer

Kötschach 66 A-9640 Kötschach-Mauthen

Tel.: +43 (0)4715 222 Fax +43 (0)4715 222-53

e-mail: office@flyfish.at http://www.flyfish.at

The Mühlbach

A tributary of the Gail,

about 1km, that runs

through meadows.

The Mühlbach is a branch of the

Valentin that flows through the

houses and meadows of

Mauthen. The Lederer sawmill is

on the fringes of the town and

this is where the fishing reserve

begins. Its waters branch out

for a kilometre though green

meadows and bushes before

flowing into the Gail. To reach

the stream, one can start out

from Mauthen or follow the right

bank of the Gail. There is such a

large quantity of fish and so

many graylings that even

beginners are lucky.

The Valentin

gorge

The famous Klamm, or

gorge, begins at Mauthen

and consists in 6km

through wild rocks and

crystal clear waters in

The Valentin runs through an

almost unreal landscape

through impending rock walls,

more than 300 metres high,

that seem to meet high up in

the sky. The first 1500 metres

are not difficult, thanks to the

path that is sometimes

sculptured in the rock and to

the numerous footbridges. The

fish here is very shy: it is

possible to see it only by

approaching very cautiously and

with a good portion of luck!

However, there is lots of it,

although none is particularly

large, because sunlight enters

the gorge with great difficulty

and for short periods of time.

From the end of the path one

must proceed wearing boots

and a headgear towards the

innermost part of the gorge.

The path becomes more and

more awesome as nature shows

all its strength. Due to the fact

that it is not possible to gain

access to this section of the

river alone, we organise tours

on a regular basis guided by

expert mountaineers.

At the top, the rock walls are so

near that they almost touch.

There is an aura of mystery...

Suddenly, the gorge opens up

to reveal the so-called

"Resurrection Gate". The upper

section of the gorge can be

easily reached from the road of

the Monte Croce Carnico Pass

(Plöckenstraße). Starting from

about 600 metres after the

Ederwirt inn, following the old

Roman road, one reaches the

Valentin. This is where the

valley widens. The mountain

stream flows towards the gorge

through all of eight waterfalls.

The deep green colour of the

minute lakes is astonishing.

There are multitudes of small

darting fish as well as some

large specimens of common

trout and of beautifully coloured

char. This part of the Klamm is

not at all suitable for angling

with a fly-hook but is beautiful

thanks to its landscape as well

as being a very demanding

excursion, a real challenge for

the body. And, to revive one's

spirits, at the end of the

Valentin one finds the

Valentinalm with its typical and

wholesome Carinthian food.

The Angerbach

valley

The Anger, i.e. 4km of

stream, from the Grünsee

to the source

In the alpine Angerbach valley,

that climbs slowly and

constantly from 1200 to 1500

metres, it is possible to dedicate

oneself to contem-plative

angling, immersed in a

charming alpine landscape. The

course of the stream is very

varied: natural damns create

deep pools; after large flat and

pebbly areas the water becomes

frothy and forceful. Nothing but

Nature, all around. Untouched.

Alpine flowers, meadows,

forests. The real stream trout

with its wonderful patterns lives

in these waters.

The Angerbach

gorge

In other words: angling,

adventure, canyoning.

Very few people have crossed

the entire gorge up to now. The

Angerbach jumps a height of

about 200 metres in one

kilometre, creating various

precipices. Gigantic and deep

pools are a refuge for the

original trout (common trout)

that takes its name from the

stream and that is legendary

because of its ability to elude

the hook. The gorge is only

accessible from three points for

about 200 metres. The

remaining 800 can be covered

as if it were a canyoning

expedition. Well fitted out, in

neoprene bodywear, headgear,

ropes and accompanied by a

guide, the adventurous outing

full of climbs, downhill and

uphill ... in water, will become

pure, safe, fun.

The Valentin lake

Deep dark green, located

between rocks, it is an

artificial lake fed by a

waterfall

The waters are exploited by a

small power plant owned by

AAE Wasserkraft GmbH, that

produces ecological electric

power that is then distributed to

Kötschach. A trail of about 200

metres that starts out from the

Kreuztratte parking lot and

leads to the "Little world of

energy" a practical example of

how it is possible to produce

electric power with alternative

methods. After having gone

through the "Hydro-Solar"

galleries, the view opens up

suddenly on this romantic lake.

The colour of the water and of

the impressive waterfall can do

nothing but create astonishment

and wonder. It is surrounded

by steep walls that are more

than 100 metres high! In the

outlet, where the current is

strongest, there are large fish

waiting that will definitely cause

a lot of trouble!

The Cellonsee

The rock of Cellon reflected in

the lake. It is located at 1200 m

near the Plöckenhaus and it is

stuffed by a torrent “Kuchlbach.

The Grünsee

An artificial lake that is so

beautiful ... it looks like a real

lake! Absolutely natural banks,

crystal clear waters that are a

pale green, so clear that you

can look deep down inside

them: a lake set in an ideal

alpine landscape, 1,250 metres

above sea level: too beautiful to

be true! The warm and

welcoming Plöckenhaus is a

10 minutes walk away from the

lake where one can taste typical

local dishes, especially game.

Fish heritage

and relative

angling periods

Common trout:

15.04. to 15.09.

Rainbow trout:

15.04. to 31.12.

Graylings: 01.06. to 31.12.

River chars:

15.04. to 15.09.

Lake chars and trout:

29.02. to 30.09.

Equipment for

flyfishing

Can be hired in the aqua-so

office.

Fishing-

Telephone:

+43 (0)4715/222 DW 50

oder DW 107

Fischingshop

Everything you need for

Angling, you can find flies and

a great quantity of

accessories.

Where you can

find us

The office is located on the main square in Kötschach

Opening hours

Monday to Friday

08:00h to 17:00h

Saturday and Sunday

telephone enquiry

Fishing rules

for fly-fishing

Mühlbach, Valentinbach, Angerbach,

Valentinlake und Grünsee

In addition to the Carinthian Fishing Laws, the following rules hold:

1. Angling is allowed only with an artificial fly (dry or

wet). A single fly only can be used at the same time.

2. Any existing barbs must be removed (hooks without barbs).

3. The „CATCH AND RELEASE“ rule holds (no kill). The

prey captured cannot be kept but must be taken with wet hands and gently released into the water.

4. The Angerbach gorge (9a) and the Valentin gorge (6b): here it is possible to angle using only one rod. This restriction is necessary in particular in the Angerbach and in the Valentin gorges because the

harsh terrain makes it difficult to angle side-by-side and for personal safety reasons. To gain access to the Valentin gorge (6b) safety headgear is available (danger of falling stones). For as much as regards the Angerbach gorge (9a) and section 4 of the River Gail, it is advisable to be accompanied by an expert guide on your first venture.

5. The fishing wardens exhibit the identification card

of the Aqua Sol Abenteuer. Police and customs agents can ask to check for identification.

6. Environmental protection is very important to us. For this reason we kindly ask you to avoid making loud noises (e.g. Calling out loudly) and to refrain from leaving rubbish of any type in the environment. We also kindly ask you to inform us of any irregularities noticed along the course of the

river.

Fishing rules

for mixed water

Cellonsee

In addition to the Carinthian Fishing Laws, the following rules hold:

1. FISH-BAITS: All artificial baits without barbs!

2. Any existing barbs must be removed (hooks

without barbs).

3. The fishing wardens exhibit the identification card of the Aqua Sol Abenteuer. Police and customs agents can ask to check for identification.

4. Environmental protection is very important to us. For this reason we kindly ask you to avoid

making loud noises (e.g. Calling out loudly) and to refrain from leaving rubbish of any type in the environment. We also kindly ask you to inform us of any irregularities noticed along the course of the river.

Fishing season

Mühlbach, Valentin-, Cellon- and Grünsee: 15. april to 30. november

Valentinbach and Angerbach: 1. may to 30. september

Ever-clear waters – a direct line for anglers!

Now, all we need to do is wish you „Petri Heil“

Fam. Klauss-Lanzer!

Part Name Lenght km Fly Suitability Fishkind

5 Mühlbach 1,0 X easy Ä,B,R,S

6a Valentin valley 1,5 X easy B,R,S

6b Valentin valley 3,2 Protect area difficult and only with helmet B,S

7 Valentin stream 1,8 X middle and easy B,R,S

8 Valentin lake 4.000 m² X easy B,R,S,SF

9a Angerbach valley 1,2 X very difficult first committing only with guide

B,S

9b Angerbach-Alm 4,0 X easy B,R

10 Grünsee 32.000 m² X easy Ä,B,R,S,SF

11 Gressel pond 100 m² X fish capture B,R,S

12 Valentin-Alm 1,5 Protect area S

16 Cellonsee 10.000m² mixed water easy Ä,B,R

Ä =greyling B = brown trout R = rainbow trout S = artic char SF = lake trout