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Fishing in Austria – Methods, Gear & Tips for Beginners

Fishing in Austria at a lake at dawn with carp rods, calm nature mood and a fishing spot by the water
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Fishing in Austria means more than 25,000 still waters, over 100,000 km of rivers and streams and a wide range of methods: carp on gravel pits, pike on the Danube, trout in alpine streams or catfish on large rivers. This guide explains what you need legally, which fishing method suits you, which gear is enough for the start and how to plan your first sessions properly.