Fishing in Lake Montedoglio and the Tiber River
STARTING TIME: at will
Just a 5-minute walk from our organic farm, Lake Montedoglio offers a quiet and safe environment that is also ideal for children and teenagers. Here they can have fun and learn the secrets of fishing, either under expert guidance or on their own. Around our organic farmhouse, fishing enthusiasts will find a variety of opportunities to practice all major freshwater fishing techniques.
Participants
1 to 6 Max.
Equipment
Not provided
Languages
Italian/English
Age
From 6 years old
Suggested clothing:
- Long pants
- Sports or hiking shoes
- Sun hat
Near our farmhouse there are numerous places to go angling and spinning on the Tiber River, a stretch rich in fish and picturesque river landscape. For carpfishing and ledgering enthusiasts, Lake Montedoglio is the ideal place, with its calm waters full of fish. There is also no shortage of fishing reserves, such as the renowned Tail Water Tevere, just 3 km from the farmhouse, where fly fishing is an unmissable experience in one of Italy’s most picturesque settings. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, around our organic farm you will find the perfect place to experience fishing in all its nuances.
Fishing in Lake Montedoglio in Tuscany
Lake Montedoglio, which is a 5-minute walk from our farmhouse, is a vast reservoir created by the widening of the Tiber River. It is the perfect place for those seeking a varied fishing experience in the Valtiberina near Arezzo. Numerous fish species can be found within the lake, allowing for a variety of fishing techniques, including carpfishing, spinning, angling and ledgering. What fish are there in Lake Montedoglio? Among the most common species you will find carp, tench, chub, roach, rudd, perch, trout perch, pikeperch, pike and catfish. Because of the variety of fish present, Lake Montedoglio in Tuscany is a true paradise for fishing enthusiasts of all ages and levels. To access fishing in this wonderful corner of nature, all you need is a Government License.
Fly Fishing in the Tiber in Tuscany
The stretch of the Tiber River in Valtiberina that lies downstream from Lake Montedoglio between Anghiari and Sansepolcro is one of the most sought-after fly-fishing destinations in Italy, thanks to the famous Tail Water Tiber reserve. This 13-kilometer-long stretch of river is a true oasis for fly-fishing enthusiasts, where it is possible to catch mainly brown trout and grayling, but also chubs. In order to fish in this exclusive reserve, it is necessary to be in possession of a permit issued for the area, as well as a Government License. With an enchanting landscape and rich biodiversity, the Tail Water Tevere in Valtiberina Toscana is considered one of the most prestigious fishing reserves in Italy, just 3 km from our organic farm. For more details and permit information, visit www.moscaclubaltotevere.it.
The Tiber River upstream of Lake Montedoglio
The Tiber River in the Tuscan Valtiberina, just above Lake Montedoglio, offers an excellent opportunity for fishing enthusiasts because of its torrential nature. Perfect for angling and spinning, you can catch a wide variety of species here. With angling, you will be able to catch chub, barbel, roach, rudd, roach, carp and tench. While with spinning you will also have a good chance of encountering trout and perch, in addition to the classic chubs.
The best locations for shot fishing are the holes along the course of the Tiber River. While if you are looking for carp and tench, you will have to move to the stretch where the river enters Lake Montedoglio. For spinning, look for the potholes, but also for the small runs and rapids, especially in the section where the river enters Lake Montedoglio, where you might also be lucky enough to encounter pike.
To fish in this area, you only need a Government License, but pay attention to the signs along the river: there are times of the year when some areas are closed for spawning. A fishing experience that will give you excitement in a breathtaking landscape in the heart of the Tuscan Valtiberina near Arezzo!
Parcolaghi District
Just 20 kilometers from the farmhouse, the Parcolaghi district represents one of the most fascinating and diverse areas for fishing in the Apennines. With a network of lakes and ponds, it is the perfect place to practice all major fishing techniques. From the large reservoirs of Acquapartita, Pontini, and Lungo to the picturesque lakes of the Fario and Alberello Reserves, the area offers numerous stretches of streams such as the Para, Alferello, and Savio, where spinning, fly fishing, carpfishing, and lake trout fishing will be possible. The lakes are home to a wide range of fish, including carp, amur, chub, sturgeon, tench, black bass, pike, brown trout, rainbow trout, lake trout, and striped bass. Access to the fishing grounds is easy and is done by permit that is issued directly by the on-site game warden. An unmissable opportunity for any fishing enthusiast who wants to immerse themselves in an unspoiled environment rich in natural beauty.
Don’t have a government fishing license? Don’t worry we’ll take care of it!
If you send us your details we will take care of getting you a temporary tourist license valid for 15 days at a cost of 20 euros for adults. Children under the age of 12 can fish freely without a license.
” Unique experience, outdoors and surrounded by nature, can’t wait to come back! ” – Ivana
” Finally something exciting and compelling, I started from the basics until I got good results in friendly competitions. ” – Lorenzo
” I have no experience with archery, yet Giada was super kind in teaching me everything I needed!” – Diana
