Hucho, Huchen even called Danube salmon are one of the biggest river resident salmonids.
They are spring spawners so fishing for them is allowed from October to the middle of February. Due to conservation reasons, it is only allowed to go with a guide or club member. As a fishing species it is very challenging to catch and that’s why it has been given a nickname the “fish of a thousand casts” Some of the best spots for huchen in Slovenia are on the rivers Sava, Sava Bohinjka and Sora.
Fly fishing for Huchen requires specific fly fishing skills – casting big flies & sinking lines/tips.
Winter time is the special season, weather conditions are often adverse with below zero temperatures and snow possible during the day. The fishing requires patience and physical endurance.
SEASON
1 October - 14 February
Duration all day
Included:
• guiding service
• snack
• transport from meeting point
• photos
If needed, we rent out all the fishing gear.
Daily fishing permit is not included in the price.