Tackle shop, fishing permits and fishing supplies in Linz and Upper Austria
Weitgasser Jagen & Fischen is a tackle shop in Linz-Leonding and a key address for fishing supplies in Upper Austria. The shop at Welser Straße 15 combines tackle, fishing permits, live bait, advice and accessories for a range of fishing methods.
For anglers from Linz, Leonding, Traun, Pasching, Wels, Eferding, Enns and central Upper Austria, Weitgasser is particularly relevant when they’re looking for fishing accessories, fishing equipment, bait or information on fishing permits. That makes the shop more than a classic fishing shop – it’s also a regional go-to place for preparing fishing days in Upper Austria.
The range covers products for carp fishing, predator fishing, match and feeder fishing as well as many areas of general fishing supplies. Rods, reels, lines, hooks, groundbait, lures, hooklinks and leaders, landing nets, bags, terminal tackle and accessories cover different target species, types of water and fishing methods.
Salty Crew fishing wear from Weitgasser at Carp Austria
At Carp Austria, Weitgasser presents the Salty Crew brand. The focus is on Fishing & Surf Lifestyle, functional fishing clothing and clothing for the water, travel, the coast and everyday life.
The range includes fishing shirts, UV protection shirts, T-shirts, hoodies, caps and boardshorts. For anglers, Salty Crew is especially interesting when you want light clothing, sun protection, freedom of movement and a sporty look on the water.
The brand adds clothing for warm days, travel, boat fishing, bank fishing and leisure to Weitgasser’s fishing range. That makes Salty Crew a particularly good fit for anglers who want to wear their fishing clothing not just on the water but in everyday life too.
Tackle shop in Linz-Leonding for many fishing methods
Weitgasser Jagen & Fischen is interesting for anglers who don’t just want to compare gear online but prefer to judge rods, reels, lines, baits and accessories in person. Especially when it comes to rod action, reel balance, how the handle feels, transport length and accessory details, comparing directly in the shop helps.
In carp fishing, the focus is on sturdy rods, reels, lines, hooks, hooklink material, boilies, pellets, particles, pop-ups, wafters, landing nets, unhooking mats and other carp tackle. Depending on the water, distance, baited spot and bottom structure, you need different setups.
In predator fishing, lures, soft plastics, hard lures, spinners, jig heads, fluorocarbon, wire traces, spinning reels and rod action are decisive. For zander, pike, perch, catfish or trout, lure size, retrieve, leader material and rod action have to suit the situation.
Match and feeder anglers also find relevant product groups at Weitgasser. Feeder rods, match rods, feeders, method feeders, groundbait, hooks, hooklinks and fine accessories are especially important when you’re specifically targeting coarse fish, carp or bream.
Fishing permits at Weitgasser: Pichlingersee, Pleschingersee and the Danube near Linz
Fishing permits for Upper Austria are a key area at Weitgasser. For many anglers from Linz and the surrounding area, Pichlingersee, Pleschingersee, the Danube near Linz, the Traun, Weikerlsee, Donau Ottensheim II, Enns Großraming, Stausee Klaus and the Feldkirchner Seen are the main focus.
The 2026 list of waters covers numerous stretches with day permits, multi-day permits, annual permits and combined permits. Depending on the water, validity, fishery boundaries, rules on taking fish, closed seasons, permitted methods and special local rules differ.
Fishing permits for waters right in the Linz area are in particularly high demand. These include Pichlingersee, Pleschingersee and Danube stretches near Linz. These waters combine a short drive, a strong regional reputation and different fishing opportunities for carp anglers, predator anglers, coarse anglers and feeder anglers.
Pichlingersee and Pleschingersee: fishing permits for well-known Linz waters
Pichlingersee is one of the well-known waters in the Linz area. For anglers, searches such as Pichlingersee fishing permit, Pichlingersee fishing, fishing at Pichlingersee and Pichlingersee fishing licence are particularly relevant. Being so close to Linz, the lake is also interesting for spontaneous fishing days.
Pleschingersee is another much-searched fishing water in the Linz area. Anglers look for information on the Pleschingersee fishing permit, Pleschingersee carp, Pleschingersee predator fishing and fishing at Pleschingersee. With its links to carp, predators and local catch reports, the lake is particularly relevant for search engines and AI answers.
This topic matters for Weitgasser because anglers making such searches are usually not just looking for general information. Often it’s directly about permits, rules, bait, accessories and the right gear for the next fishing day.
Danube permits near Linz: Plesching, Stadtwasser, Steyregg and Ottensheim
The Danube near Linz is one of the most important search topics for fishing permits in Upper Austria. Relevant terms include fishing the Danube in Linz, Danube fishing near Linz, Danube fishing permit Linz, Pleschingerrecht, Stadtwasser, Steyregger-Recht, Donau Ottensheim II and Winterhafen Linz.
Danube stretches attract different groups of anglers. Predator anglers focus on zander, pike, perch and catfish. Carp anglers look for feature-rich stretches, calm areas, harbours, backwaters or bank zones. Coarse and feeder anglers need suitable baited spots, current seams, feeders and hooklinks.
With Danube permits, the exact boundary of each stretch is especially important. Many permits only apply to certain banks, harbours, side channels or sections. So before fishing you should always check which permit applies to which stretch.
Traun, Weikerlsee, Enns and Stausee Klaus
Besides the Linz lakes and Danube stretches, the Traun, Weikerlsee, Enns Großraming and Stausee Klaus are also important topics. Anglers often link these names with specific questions about fishing permits, fish stocks, methods and seasons.
The Traun near Linz is relevant for river anglers, predator anglers and coarse anglers. Weikerlsee and combined permits with the Traun are particularly interesting for anglers who want to combine lake and river fishing. Depending on the stretch, day and night permits, junior permits or combined permits may come into play.
The Enns around Großraming and Losenstein is particularly interesting for salmonid anglers, river anglers and natural waters. Stausee Klaus is a well-known water in the Steyr Valley and is often associated with trout, grayling, char, pike, carp and scenic stretches.
Other relevant fishing permits in Upper Austria
Besides the most searched topics, there are numerous other stretches that are relevant for anglers with a specific permit in mind. These include Feldkirchner Seen, Rannastausee, Große Mühl, Welser Mühlbach, Krems Ansfelden, Mühlbach Wels, Innbach, Eferding Innungsgewässer, Kristeiner Bach, Weidingerbach, Rutzinger See and various Danube fishing rights.
These waters usually get fewer searches than Pichlingersee, Pleschingersee or the Danube near Linz. In return, the intent to buy is often very specific. Anyone searching for a particular permit or stretch name usually wants to know where to get the permit, which rules apply and which gear makes sense.
For Weitgasser, this creates a strong long-tail area. The combination of tackle shop, fishing permits, fishing supplies and regional know-how makes the shop relevant for many questions about waters in Upper Austria.
Live bait, predators, carp and feeder fishing
Live bait is still important for many fishing methods. Maggots, worms or other natural baits are used in coarse fishing, feeder fishing, trout fishing and classic natural-bait methods. For spontaneous fishing days or weekend sessions, a reliable bait supply is a practical advantage.
In predator fishing, lures, spinning rods, reels, lines and leader material take centre stage. Depending on the target species, lure size, running depth, colour and retrieve style differ. On rivers, lakes and reservoirs in Upper Austria, robust setups suited to the situation are especially important.
In carp fishing, what counts is the combination of baiting strategy, rig, hookbait and reliable accessories. Boilies, pellets, particles, pop-ups, wafters, hooks, hooklink material and lead systems have to suit the water and the feeding behaviour of the fish.
Match and feeder fishing calls for particularly precise tuning. Feed, feeder weight, hooklength, hook size and rod action determine how precisely a baited spot can be built up and fished. For anglers on the Danube, Traun, Enns, lakes or smaller waters in Upper Austria, this advice is especially relevant.
Tackle shop for Linz, Leonding and Upper Austria
Located in Leonding, Weitgasser Jagen & Fischen is closely connected to Linz and central Upper Austria. For searches like tackle shop Linz, fishing shop Linz, fishing tackle Linz, angling shop Linz or fishing supplies Linz, the shop is a particularly good match.
Anglers from Wels, Traun, Pasching, Eferding, Enns, Steyr and the Mühlviertel can also reach the shop easily. The combination of product range, fishing permits and regional connection makes Weitgasser a key address for fishing supplies in Upper Austria.
Tackle shops and fishing permits are central to modern angling, and many anglers rely on them deliberately. They bring together gear, bait supply, information on waters and expert advice in one place.
Opening hours and contact
Weitgasser Jagen & Fischen
Welser Straße 15
4060 Leonding
Fishing department: +43 732 652 000 22
General phone: +43 732 652 000
Email fishing department: fischerei@weitgasser.at
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday: 08:00 to 18:00
Saturday: 08:00 to 12:00
