Bear in mind that the lake is most crowded during July and August when the Swiss are on summer vacation. Most of them speak English and they’re happy to help. A day license for young people costs SFr. Blausee hosts a “Fishing at Blausee” event from 6th till 26th October 2016, where fishers have free entrance to the park. The park is open 8:00 to 18:00 daily, end of March through October. If you have any doubts, ask! During summer, there are open-air movies and concerts by the lake. The Blausee is known for its outstanding quality of trout and has its own hatchery. All extra privileges and stamps have been bundled into the General fishing license creating value and new opportunity.
Fishing licenses can be purchased online. Otherwise, licenses can be purchased on location, usually at a fishing tackle shop. Located in the Kander Valley not too far from Interlaken, this turquoise blue lake boasts some of the clearest waters of any Swiss lake. The lake is about 10-15 minutes’ walk from the mountain station Melchsee-Frutt away. You say “Unfortunately, it isn’t as easy as walking down to the nearest body of water with a can of worms.”I say fortunately this is not the case! It will take you about 85 minutes to hike from the train station in Kandersteg down to Blausee. After less than 15 minutes, you will conveniently reach your stop: “Blausee BE”. The lake is surrounded by a nature park.
And as long as I’m on the subject of fly fishing, forgive me for taking the opportunity to promote the fly fishing school that we’re running in the beautiful Bernese town of Innertkirchen from August 19-21 of this year. I don't have much interest in going now, as an adult, but I would definitely consider it if G ever asked.
As an alternative, there are two restaurants to pick from: Conventino is an Italian pizza restaurant located by the parking spots.
Even if it may be tempting with all that trout swimming in the clear waters, please note that fishing is prohibited. Of special note: fish caught at Blausee … How do you feel about it? Can't wait to show my husband Thank you! (Interestingly, not far from Blausee at the Tropenhaus Frutigen, there is a sturgeon farm for the production of Swiss caviar.). A typical single day license costs 35 CHF for adult. A blow to the head with a “priest” (a small fish bat), followed by severing the main artery below the gills satisfies the legal requirements. There are also countless alpine lakes where plenty of small but eager and healthy fish are all but guaranteed, but they can take a good deal of effort to get to. Boating. If the light is just right, you can catch a glimpse of the silver and red specks on the lake’s plentiful trout. Enjoy the ride up on the cable car and have some lunch at the top as well.
From idyllic lakes for a summer swim to transparent alpine lakes, each lake in Switzerland has its own charm. +41 78 949 03 53. Fishing success is practically guaranteed, but you pay by the kilo. Youth aged 10 to 16 typically get a small discount on licenses and may need to carry proof of age while fishing. Cloudia usually visits Blausee on a day trip, but she imagines that staying for a summer sunset would be a great photo opportunity as well. The map below shows the six fishing location describeda below.
Fishing permit 1 day Adult 22 CHF.
The lake is about 10-15 minutes’ walk from the mountain station Melchsee-Frutt away. You are however allowed to release non targeted species, or fish that you feel provide on ecological benefit to the place in which you’re fishing. In order to capture the stunning clarity of Blausee, take advantage of the morning light which is better than at noon. SBB Half-fare accepted. For many us, fishing conjures up memories of a carefree childhood, perhaps a throwback to less complicated times or maybe a peaceful communion with nature. As the founder, editor and community manager of Newly Swissed, Dimitri owns the strategic vision.
Fly fishing on the lake Blausee - … AMAZING post, thanks so much for all this info! And since it is so easily accessible and has all the facilities, Blausee may not be the nature escape you have been looking for. Bürglenstrasse, 6078 Lungern, Switzerland. Oliver has generously arranged a discount for you good for 10 CHF off 60 or more. (Use a good pair of pliers to mash down the barbs on barbed hooks).
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