Soča River
The Soča river (Italian: Isonzo) probably belongs to the most beautiful and most diverse rivers in Central Europe. It is called “the emerald river” because of its gin-blue colour. The river offers world-class fly fishing with its special character, its structure and above all – its intact and unaffected landscape in an impressive and unforgettable environment. This fly fishing paradise is being managed by the Tolmin fishing association. The section starts in Bovec and include several feeder creeks. The Soča between Bovec and Kobarid is characterized by many canyons and some very deep pools, home of the shy Soča-trout (Marmorata).
From Kobarid to Tolmin, the river changes into a hold-up and becomes 20 to 30 m wide and about 1 to 1.5 m deep and in some places even deeper. There are many sand and gravel bars along the entire section which makes it comfortably accessible.
Description
- Soča river and feeder creeks interesting for fly fishers: Učja, Nadiža, Bača and Idrijca. The whole fishing section is approx. 140 km long
- Fish species: Marmorata, brown trout, Marmorata/brown trout crossbreeds, rainbow trout and Soča-grayling
- Fishing season: April 1st – October 31st
- Regulation: Flyfishing with one fly (dry fly, nymph or streamer) only, hooks without barbs or pressed down barb
Fly Fishing
Učja River Section
The Učja river comes from Italy and flows into the Soča river. It is only fishable in the lower section on a length of approx. 1.4 km. The upper section consists of inaccessible canyons, so fishing there is practically impossible. In the Učja River the passionate fly fisher will mainly find graylings and Marmoratas (i.e. “Marble”- or “Soča” trout)
Fly Fishing
Trebuščica River Section
The spring of the Trebuščica is in the the high Karst which is typical for the area near the Adriatic coast. The countryside is breathtaking. The overall length of the fishable section is approx. 8.3 km. The main fish species of the Trebuščica is the Marmorata trout.
Fly Fishing
Tolminka River Section
The Tolminka rises at the Southwestern foothills of the Triglav mountains and in the middle part you will find the well-known Tolminer canyons. These canyons are attraction for nature lovers because of their unique beauty. The overall length of the fishable section is approx. 10.2 km, except for the canyons which can not be fished. The main fish species in the Tolminka is grayling but you may also catch a trophy-sized Marmorata.
Fly Fishing
Soča River Section
The Soča section extends from Čezsoča to Most na Soči. In the upper part you will most likely find Soča grayling and the special Marmorata (Soča trout). There are some rainbow trout too. Scenic canyons and deep pools mark this upper part of the Soča river. Between Kobarid and Tolmin grayling is the main fish species in the Soča. The stretch between the bridges of Kamno and Volarje is strictly "catch and release".
Fly Fishing
Soča Reservoir Section
The reservoir is a retreat for big Marmoratas. With boats or float tubes and appropriate flies it offers a top of the line-fly fishing with the possibility to catch a real trophy trout!
Fly Fishing
Nadiža River Section
The Nadiža river has its spring at the Italian border and flows on its first kilometres through deep inaccessible canyons. Along the way it the Nadiža becomes wider, with lots of gravel banks on the shores. The Nadiža flows back into Italy after approximately 11 km. Grayling and brown trout as well as some white fish species are typical for the river.
Fly Fishing
Idrijca River Section
The Idrijca section begins in Stopnik. On the way to the confluence with the Trebuščica it flows in a deep canyon, which is wooded all the way to the river banks. A special characteristic of this section are the many deep pools. The character of the Idrijca reminds of a Karst river. The overall length of the section is 16.2 km, then the Idrijca flows into the reservoir lake at Bača pri Modreju. In the Idrijca you will find large Marmoratas, grayling, rainbow trout and some barbels. From the bridge in Idrija pri Bači to the reservoir lake the section is strictly "catch and release".
Fly Fishing
Bača River Section
The Bača rises in the border mountains to the Save-river system. Along the entire river it is accompanied by a pictorial railroad line from the era of the Austro Hungarian-monarchy. A road runs along the river also, which makes it easily accessible. The predominant fish species are grayling and rainbow trout. The overall length of the section is 18 km, and the section is strictly "catch and release".
