Fishing
In order to fish in Val di Non, in addition to complying with regulations, it is necessary to obtain a valid fishing permit. Fishing is allowed from one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset.
Night fishing is allowed only at Lake Santa Giustina for eel and tench from 1 July to 30 September, while for carp it is permitted from 1 July to 30 November.
Limits on catches, sizes, restrictions and prohibitions can be found in the regulations of the local fishing associations.
Where to fish in Val di Non
The most suitable places for fishing in Val di Non are the calm waters of the mountain lakes, including Lake Santa Giustina, Lake Smeraldo, Lake Tovel, Lake Ruffrè and the Mollaro Basin.
Val di Non is also rich in streams where fishing is allowed: Noce stream, Sporeggio, Barnes (excluding the entire stretch downstream from the water intake at Bagni di Bresimo), Novella stream, Rio Sass, Rio San Romedio, Rinascico, Lavazzè, Linor, Rio Molini, Pongaiola, Pescara, Tresenga and Lovernatico.
Fishing is prohibited in some sections of these streams. For exact areas, please consult the regulations on the website: www.pescatorivaldinon.it
Private Lake at Ristorante Bar Baita Marnara – Sporminore
At Ristorante Bar Baita Marnara in Sporminore it is possible to fish for trout in the private lake behind the restaurant on Saturdays and Sundays from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm, with assisted fishing at a cost of €13.00 per kilo, equipment included.
During the restaurant’s opening hours (except Tuesday, closing day), independent fishing is also possible at a cost of €25.00, equipment included and up to a maximum of 4 trout.
Information: +39 388 1757692
Fishing opening dates
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Lake Santa Giustina and Lake Mollaro: 1 January
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Noce stream – zones HZT, HZT1: first Sunday of March, unless otherwise indicated
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Lake Smeraldo: 1 May
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Lake Ruffrè: after complete thaw
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Noce stream – no kill zone NKB: 1 July
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No kill zone NKB1: 1 June
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Pescara stream NKP: first Sunday of March
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Barnes stream NKBR: first Sunday of March
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Noce stream “Zona dell’Amicizia” AX: first Sunday of March
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Sporeggio stream – no kill zone “NKE”: first Sunday of March
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Streams and all other waters (flowing and still): first Sunday of March, except protected areas in the Rocchetta biotope
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Tresenga stream and tributaries: first Sunday of March (Tuenno section)
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Tresenga stream – no kill zone: 1 April (Tuenno section)
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Lake Tovel: after thaw (approximately from May)
Fishing closing dates
Fishing closes on 30 September for all species and in all waters, except for Lake Smeraldo and Lake Ruffrè, where it closes on 31 October, and for the Santa Giustina basin, where fishing is allowed until 30 November.
During November, fishing is permitted for all species except salmonids (with the exception of rainbow trout).
Allowed baits are listed in the official regulations.
Online fishing permits
With the Geoticket APP you can obtain your permit in one minute.
If you prefer not to download the app, you can purchase the permit via the Geoticket website using a computer or smartphone: www.geoticket.it
Alternatively, permits can be purchased on the portal www.trentinofishing.it
Rates
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Daily permit: €20.00
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Daily permit Lake Smeraldo: €20.00
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Daily permit special zones (online only): €35.00
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Carpfishing no kill permit Lake Santa Giustina: €15.00
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Annual permit: €180.00
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Reduced annual permit for members under 18: €50.00
Rates Lake Tovel area and Tresenga stream
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Daily permit: €15.00
Fishing permits sales points (guest permits)
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Daily permits issued at Tuenno sales points are valid only for Lake Tovel and the Tresenga stream.
Ristorante Pizzeria Al Folon issues daily permits only for Lake Smeraldo.
Annual permits are sold only at Pro Loco Cles, Tom & Jerry shop in Sarnonico and Armeria Rosario Fuochi in Cagnò.
Daily permits for special zones are available online only via www.geoticket.it or www.trentinofishing.it
Fishing equipment and bait shops
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For more information: www.pescatorivaldinon.it | info@pescatorivaldinon.it
Sport fishing (No licence required)
Lake Coredo – 16.03.2025 to 01.11.2025 (water conditions permitting)
Rates:
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Daily permit (renewable) for one rod and 6 catches: €17.00
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Daily permit for two rods and 12 catches: €28.00
Members:
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12-entry permit (free choice of days), one rod / 6 catches per day: €150.00
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Reduced permit for members under 14 (12 entries): €60.00
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Seasonal permit (2 days per week), two rods / 6 catches per day: €240.00
In other periods, daily permits can be purchased.
Carp fishing is not allowed.
Allowed baits: all except spinning spoon.
Fishing at Lake Tret – South Tyrol
To fish at Lake Tret, a fishing licence and a daily permit are required.
Daily permit rate: €20.00
Sales points:
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