River Sava Bohinjka

Description

Sava Bohinjka is one of the best known rivers for fly fishing in Slovenia. The river originates under the Komarča Ridge, from springs fed by the Triglav Lakes Valley. Until it reaches Lake Bohinj, the river is known as the Savica (little Sava), and features the beautiful 60 meter high Savica Falls at its source. In its upper course Sava Bohinjka can be described as a typical alpine river with lots of rapids, small pools and pocket water created by the large boulders. Further downstream the river reaches the valley, it starts to meander and to slow down its current, pools become deeper and predominant part of the river landscape creating the perfect habitat for Hucho Hucho. Sava Bohinjka is divided by three main fly fishing zones, each managed by a different organization. The first part of the fly fishing area extends from Lake Bohinj to the road bridge under the Bohinjska Bistrica River. It is managed by the Bohinj Fishing Society. The second zone stretches from the same bridge to the dam near Soteska, which is managed by the Slovenian Fishing Institute. Bled fishing club owns the third area which starts from the dam in Soteska until the Cajhen dam near the confluence with Sava. 

Fish Species

The following species of fish inhabit the Sava Bohinjka river:

Danube Salmon (Hucho hucho) 

Brown trout (Salmo trutta fario) 

Grayling (Thymallus thymallus) 

Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) 

Type of fishing & equipment

Awaiting update

Season and regulations

The rules mentioned bellow apply for the whole river from Bohinj lake to the confluence with Sava. They are other rules specific for the area of fishing that has not mentioned in the text below.  

The only permitted way of fishing is fly-fishing by using all types of strings, however, without any extras that would change their initial features. Fishermen can only tie one dry fly, nymph or streamer, which must be tied to a single barbless hook. You can practice Catch & Release or Catch & Take, depending on the fishing license and the area that you fish.  Either fly, nymph or streamer must be no longer than 5 cm. Fishing is allowed from dawn till dusk. A bite indicator is allowed. Weights in addition to fly line weight, such as split shot and lead weights are prohibited. Fishing from bridges, boats and belly boats is not allowed. Fishing permit without a clearly marked date of fly fishing is considered to be invalid. Incomplete fishing license is invalid. Anglers are respectfully requested not to cause any damage to property or bank along the river. Litter should be only disposed of at the appropriate places. Vehicles should be parked in suitable places.

Fishing season:
Huchen season lasts from the beginning of October to the middle of February.

The season for Trout and runs from 1st of March through the 30th of November.

Grayling season starts from 16th of May till the 30th of November.

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