Fishing in Lake Montedoglio and the Tiber River
STARTING TIME: at will
Just a 5-minute walk from our organic farmhouse, Lake Montedoglio offers a peaceful and safe environment, ideal for children and teenagers. 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 wide range of opportunities to practice all the main 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, just a 5-minute walk from our farmhouse, is a vast artificial basin created by the expansion of the Tiber River. It’s the perfect place for those seeking a varied fishing experience in Valtiberina near Arezzo. The lake is home to numerous fish species, allowing for various fishing techniques, including carp fishing, spinning, coarse fishing, and ledgering.
What kind of fish can you find in Lake Montedoglio? The most common species include carp, tench, chub, crucian carp, rudd, perch, trout perch, pike, and catfish. Thanks to the variety of fish, Lake Montedoglio in Tuscany is a true paradise for fishing enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels. To fish in this beautiful natural setting, a Government License is required.
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 km from the farmhouse, the Parcolaghi area is one of the most fascinating and diverse fishing areas in the Apennines. With a network of lakes and ponds, it is the perfect place to practice all the main fishing techniques. From the large reservoirs of Acquapartita, Pontini, and Lungo to the picturesque lakes of the Fario and Alberello Reserve, the area offers numerous stream sections such as Para, Alferello, and Savio, where you can practice spinning, fly fishing, carp fishing, and trout fishing in the lake. The lakes host a wide range of fish, including carp, grass carp, chub, sturgeon, tench, black bass, pike, brown trout, rainbow trout, lake trout, and striped bass. Access to the fishing areas is easy and managed through permits issued directly by the local fishing guard. An unmissable opportunity for every fishing enthusiast looking to immerse themselves in an unspoiled and naturally beautiful environment.
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
