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© Foto TVB Mühlviertel/List: Urlsee in Klaffer am Hochficht im Mühlviertel.
Zwei Angelrouten im Vorder- und ein nebelbedeckter See und ein Wald im Hintergrund.
Zwei Angelrouten im Vorder- und ein nebelbedeckter See und ein Wald im Hintergrund.

Angling & Fishing
in the Mühlviertel

First-class water flows in the riverbed and brown trout, grayling and aitel romp about in it

Fly fishing in the Great Mill requires patience and a lot of feeling. You can't rely on luck alone, because the smart fish don't bite on everyone. That's why it's mainly experienced fishermen who appreciate the water. 

But the region has a lot to offer not only for fly fishers. There is also a general fishing trail on the Great Mill. In addition, you can try your luck at fishing at the various ponds (e.g. Ziegelteich in Aigen-Schlägl, Urlsee in Klaffer am Hochficht) in the region.

© Foto TVB Mühlviertel: Ein Fliegenfischer an der Großen Mühl.
Ein dunkles Fischgewässer und am Ufer in der grünen Wiese ein Angler und ringsum grüne Büsche und Bäume.
Large mill

Flying route

Large mill

Flying route

The flyway in the Große Mühl stretches over 4.5 km with a width of 10-25 metres. It runs from the Bruckhäuseln in Aigen-Schlägl to the Stangler Bridge near Ulrichsberg. The exact route can be found in the current folder.

Catch restrictions:

  • A maximum of 2 fish may be taken per day.
  • Brown trout and grayling are protected all year round.
  • Exception: One brown trout over 55 cm may be taken as a trophy.

Bait restrictions:

  • Only artificial flies with soft hooks or barbed hooks are permitted.

Licences:

  • Available online via hejfish or Mon-Fri at the Aigen-Schlägl information office.
Flying route
© Foto Ferienregion Böhmerwald/Keplinger: Fischen in der Ferienregion Böhmerwald.
Fisch wird aus dem Wasser gehoben.
Large mill

Flying route Bärnsteinhof

Large mill

Flying route Bärnsteinhof

The 5 km long and 10-12 m wide fly fishing stretch at Hotel Bärnsteinhof Aigen-Schlägl offers a natural primary rock water of water quality 1 - an ideal habitat for brown trout and grayling. Just 5 minutes from the hotel, you can expect a variety of sections: reservoirs, trickling stretches, pools and fast currents - perfect for beginners and pros.

Catch restrictions:

  • Fly fishing only
  • No fish removal

Bait restrictions:

  • Barbless hooks

Licences:

Bärnsteinhof route
© Foto TVB Mühlviertel/Schwarzmann: Große Mühl im Mühlviertel.
Der Fluss Große Mühl.
Large mill

General route

Large mill

General route

The general stretch in the Große Mühl is 2.6 km long and 10-25 metres wide. It runs from the Schlägler Weir to the bridge in the Bruckhäuseln in Aigen-Schlägl. The exact route can be found in the current folder.

Catch restrictions:

  • A maximum of 2 trout (brown or rainbow trout) per day.
  • Grayling are protected all year round.
  • Fishing must be stopped after 2 trout have been caught!

Bait restrictions:

  • Corn, live bait (worms, maggots etc.) are prohibited.

Licences:

  • Available online via hejfish or Mon-Fri at the Aigen-Schlägl information office.
General route
Further fishing opportunities
TIPS for your fishing holiday

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The guiding service offers personalised support for anglers of all levels of experience.
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Things to know about your fishing holiday in the Mühlviertel holiday region

On the fly route from 1 May to 30 September, on the general route from 1 May to 15 September.

In the Mühlviertel, brown trout, rainbow trout, pike, zander, carp, tench, bream and aitel are mainly found in rivers, streams and ponds.

Children up to the age of 12 can fish with a parent and their own rod! Children aged 12 to 16 pay half price for a day ticket on the general route.

On hejfish.at or at the information office in Aigen-Schlägl during opening hours from Mon-Fri. The annual fishing licence is also required. It is valid for one year throughout Upper Austria and can be conveniently purchased online applied for online. Alternatively, a guest licence can be purchased at the Aigen-Schlägl information office.

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