Fly-Fishing
on Soca, Koritnica and Lepenja
famous
Description
The Soca is the jewel of Slovenian rivers, a national treasure
of the Slovenian people. It has been described by a group of European
hydrologists as one of the most beautiful river of Europe, if not the
most beautiful of all. From its source to the small town of Tolmin it
has preserved its wild character extolled in verse by the Slovenian
poet Simon Gregorcic. It is no wonder that the people refused to
approve the construction of a dam and power plant on the upper
reaches. The river is protected by laws as a national symbol. The Soca
is populated by the indigenous trout, the marble
trout (JPG, 24kb) (Salmo marmoratus cuvier), also the
brown trout, and the Soca grayling. The marble trout can grow to
enormous sizes, the record stands at 20 kg (40 lb), a
fish caught at Most na Soci back in 1928. Each season, trophy sized
fish of several kilos are taken. Overcoming a number of problems, the
Fisheries Research Institute have succeeded in breeding the marble
trout, each year a considerable number of fry are introduced into the
Soca and its tributes. The Soca river overflows its banks occasionally
in June and July due to melting snow. The best period for fishing
usually occurs in late August and September, but if conditions are
such, excellent sport as to be had in April, May and June. Unlike many
of the other rivers under the control of the Fisheries Research
Institute, the Soca is not as accessible, because it flows through deep
unfishable gorges. There are however many other stretches with easy
wading.
Fishing part
Soca, Koritnica and Lepenja are managed by Fisheries Research Institute Of Slovenia.
Fishing part Soca: Part
from the bridge in Village Vas na Skali to the first small bridge upstream from
lower Soca ravine, and from confluence with stream Slatenik to the bridge in the
Village Cezsoca
Fishing part Lepenja: Entire stream.
Fishing part Koritnica: Part from the bridge on the road Bovec - Trenta
to the end.
Distance from Hotel/Pension
STARE...
...to Soca is 70 km or 90
minutes by car.
Fishing methods
Fishing is allowed by using one fly rod and one fly only, barb less
hooks should be used only.
Catch & Release
section: Captured fishes must be immediatly
unharmed released.
Fishing from bridges is not alowed!
Wading is the most common technique along streams and rivers.
Hip boots are handy on small streams or in high season when the waters are low,
but chest waders are needed on the large rivers. Felt-soled wading shoes or
boots are recommended.
Some selected Fly's for Soca
More Fly's.
We have prepared also some Insects from
this Area.
Measurements & Season
Daily bag
Three salmonids of which only one
grayling or marble trout.
Daily bag can contain only one salmonid over 50 cm!
After daily bag is landed all
fishing must stop!
Equipment
You can rent equipment for Fly-fishing and Fishing. In equipment are
boots, rod and handbag. Price!
Also
other equipment for Fly-fishing and Fishing is available in shop.
Guiding
Guiding is possible for all rivers and lakes. Maximal 5 Persons is
allowed for one guide. Price!
Prices
for Fishing
Fishing license you can buy in
Hotel/Pension STARE at the Bohinj
lake. There are several different types of fishing ticket.
The yearly fishing ticket for particular river or lake are also
available.
Make a
Reservation
to the top
Grayling
Soca trout (marble trout)
Brown trout
