A fishing holiday in Salzburg
Angling & fly fishing in Altenmarkt-Zauchensee

“Good fishing“ in the fishing paradise of Zauchensee – your perfect fly fishing holiday in Salzburger Land. With our fishing waters we offer guests here at the Alpen Appartements Zauchensee, just a few metres away from the lake, an action-packed holiday. The various waters ensure variety and with a bit of luck you’ll have a great catch on you fishing holiday in Zauchensee in Pongau.
The fishing paradise of Zauchensee
- Fly fishing season from the beginning of May until the end of October
- Hotel’s own Alpen Appartements are situated right by the Zauchensee lake, just one street away
- Various waters
- Special fishing packages on request
- Rules: Use of artificial flies, nymphes or streamers with round bend hooks, live catch must be put back in the water.
Alpen Appartements Zauchensee – fly fishing licence
Prices for anglers staying with us at the Alpen Appartements Zauchensee:
- 1-day fishing licence: Euro 38,00 per angler
- 2-day fishing licence: Euro 70,00 per angler
- from 3 days: one-off fee of Euro 90,00 per angler
Fish free of charge on extra days! House guests are allowed to fish in any waters.
Prices for visitors & passionate anglers
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1-day fishing licence: Euro 42,00 per angler
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2-day fishing licence: Euro 75,00 per angler
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3-day fishing licence: Euro 100,00 per angler
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Weekly licence: Euro 175,00 per angler
Fly Fishing licence only valid for the Zauchensee lake!
Only Fly Fishing!
Our waters for fly fishing
Select from the various waters in Altenmarkt-Zauchensee. Fishing beginners and experts alike will find plenty of variety and challenge. Fishing in the Zauchbach stream only permitted for house guests.
- 10 km from the centre of Altenmarkt
- The Alpen Appartements Zauchensee with 22 self-catering apartments are situated right by the lake, separated only by one street
- Privately owned by the Schneider Family
- Excellent stock of brook char, rainbow and river trout & grayling
- Ideal water outlets for presenting bait
- Small rowing boots for free use
- Overflow from the Zauchensee lake
- 3 km long & 2 – 3 m wide
- Flows towards Altenmarkt
- Minimal slopes of 1 – 3 % – also suitable for less experienced anglers
- Char, rainbow & river trout
- Large & small waterfalls
Fishing Info
- Only fly fishing is permitted directly in Lake Zauchensee!
- Small rowboats can be used if availabe.
Fishing in the Zauchbach Stream
- With our fishing license, you can also fish in the Zauchbach up to 3 km to the beat boundary.
- In addition to fly fishing, spin fishing is only permitted in the Zauchbach!
- Owner Franz Schneider is a passionate angler and is happy to give tips

















