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Fly-Fishing on Soca, Koritnica and Lepenja
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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. 

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