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River in Upper Carniola, Slovenia. Species present include marble trout, brown trout, grayling, huchen.
River fishing in Upper Carniola is organised through zone-based permits issued by local fishing associations (fishing district office). Each managed stretch is signposted at the waterside and permits must cover the exact zone being fished. Restrictions on species, methods and catch limits vary by zone. A turistična ribiška dovolilnica is required alongside any zone permit.
Night fishing on Radovna is restricted or not permitted. Most Slovenian river permits limit fishing to daylight hours — confirm with the fishing district office before arriving.
Visiting anglers can purchase a Turistična ribiliška dovolilnica (tourist fishing licence) without examination at RibiskeKarte.si. Available in 1, 3 and 7-day options. Catch-and-release for trout and grayling is strongly encouraged.
Radovna holds marble trout, brown trout, grayling, huchen.
Apr–Oct
Salmonid fishing at Radovna is best approached with fly fishing using dry flies, nymphs or streamers matched to the season and hatch. Spinning with small spoons and spinners is used on many Slovenian waters — check your permit conditions for method restrictions. Catch-and-release is strongly encouraged and may be mandatory on this water.
On river sections, concentrate on deeper holding pools, the slower water downstream of fast runs and the inside edges of bends. Upstream dry fly and nymph are the classic techniques for Slovenian chalk streams. Spinning is restricted or prohibited on most marble trout waters — check permit conditions.
Radovna is located in Upper Carniola, Slovenia — open in Google Maps. Slovenia is reachable from the UK via the Channel Tunnel and overland through France and Switzerland — typically a 14–16-hour drive.
Purchase your fishing permit at RibiskeKarte.si before departure — permits are digital and accepted on a phone screen. The site is fully in English. Rules enforcement varies but it is your responsibility to hold valid documentation for the water you are fishing.
Slovenia's premier rivers (Soča, Krka, Unica) are heavily regulated. Pre-book the best beats well ahead — they sell out for summer. Pack your own fly supply; specialist UK patterns are hard to find locally.
All permit details and zone maps for Slovenia are available at RibiskeKarte.si. Purchase before departure for the smoothest experience.
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Slovenia is a two-day drive from the UK via the Channel Tunnel (Folkestone–Calais, ~35 min) then east through Belgium, Germany and Austria. Flying to Ljubljana is considerably faster, with hire cars readily available at the airport for reaching venues across this compact country.
All fishing in Slovenia requires a permit from the Ribiška Zveza Slovenije (Fishing Association of Slovenia). Permits are sold by local fishing clubs and available online at ribiskakarte.si — available in English. Slovenia has strict catch limits and slot restrictions, particularly for salmonids and grayling. Always read your permit conditions carefully.
Slovenia's trout and grayling fishing is world-class, particularly on the Soça, Krka and Sava rivers. The salmonid season runs from late February through October on most rivers, with March–June and September–October the prime periods. Carp, pike and zander fishing on the lowland waters (Mura, Drava) is best from April through October. Lake Bohinj and Lake Bled offer outstanding scenery alongside quality trout fishing in the Julian Alps. Summer (July–August) is peak season for most species but fishing pressure is also at its highest.