Public fishing lakes, rivers and canals in Lower Austria — bream, pike, perch, carp, Carp, roach.
Filter by species, night fishing, size and permit availability. Full rules and gastkarte links for every public venue in Lower Austria and across Austriany.
Lower Austria surrounds Vienna and is defined by the Danube and its tributaries — the Kamp, Traisen, Erlauf, Ybbs and Schwechat. The Danube floodplain lakes (Altarme) between Vienna and the Slovakian border hold large carp, bream, asp, zander, perch and wels catfish. The Wachau valley stretch of the Danube is particularly productive for barbel and nase.
Night fishing on Danube floodplain lakes is regulated at venue level — many allow it with a valid gastkarte. The Thayatal and Waldviertel uplands in the northwest hold cold-water rivers with trout and grayling. Lower Austria has the most diverse fishing of any Austrian state, ranging from lowland carp lakes to alpine trout streams within a single day's drive.
Species present across Lower Austria's public waters include carp, bream, asp, zander, wels catfish, barbel, nase, trout, grayling. The exact mix varies by water type and area.
All anglers fishing public waters in Lower Austria must hold a valid Fischereischein (state fishing licence) issued by the Lower Austria fishery authority. Licences require passing the Fischerprüfung — a written and practical exam covering fish species, ecology and regulations.
In addition to the state licence, you need a Gastkarte (guest permit) for each individual water, issued by the managing Fischereiverein. Gastkarten are widely available at tackle shops and increasingly bookable online via hejfish.com. Night fishing, boat use and bivvy camping are regulated at venue level — always check the specific rules before travelling.
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