Fishing on Lake Como
Lake Como is not only a beloved destination for its breathtaking landscapes, beautiful historic villas, and stunning botanical gardens. There is also a large amount of water sports that you can enjoy on Lake Como, and one of the most popular among locals is definitely fishing.
If you’re strolling along the lakefront of many Lake Como’s towns on a beautiful sunny day, it won’t be hard to run into some fisherman hoping to hook some fish. Since fishing is the perfect water sport for those who like to relax, what better place to practice it than Lake Como?
Before you whip out your fishing rod, you’d better know the rules that govern fishing on Lake Como.
First of all: unless you choose to fish in reservoirs, you’ll need a fishing license. Depending on where you want to fish and where you live, there are different procedures and permits.
So, if you are planning to visit Lake Como and you are interested in fishing, I strongly suggest you to check the fishing regulations carefully to avoid penalties that could spoil the mood of your vacation.
Secondly, you should be aware of the presence of species that you are not allowed to fish for. Those with absolute prohibition of fishing are all sturgeon species, common loach, masked loach, European bullhead and lamprey.
Keep in mind that there is also a maximum amount of fish you can catch each day.
Lake Como is one of Europe’s deepest lakes, reaching a depth of almost 410 meters at its deepest point.
It’s also recognized for its lengthy history of fishing. If you know how to fish in the lake, you may have a lot of fun here, from professional fishing to sport fishing.
The towns of Como, Lecco, Colico, Tremezzo, Lenno, Laglio, and Bellagio all have excellent lakeside fishing opportunities.
You can find a number of well-known fish species, including perch, zander, pike, whitefish, chub, carp, grayling, and many more.
Now that you know everything about the regulations and the most popular fish species of Lake Como, you just have to choose where to go. Check out the fisherman’s map to find out!
As you can see, all the shores of Lake Como allow you to fish, so unless it is explicitly marked directly on the shore, you can choose any point of the lake to start your fishing trip.
Notice that there are many waterfronts walkways around the lake, some of which allow fishing and others which do not, so lookout for signs that state no fishing during tourist season.
Finally, one last tip: fish early in the morning or in the evening, precisely when the mild south breeze picks up, to help cover your fly line from the cunning chub.
