Fishing in Trentino, in the waters of Alto Sarca
Alto SarcaFish from stunning streams, rivers and Alpine lakes at the foot of the Brenta Dolomites. Come fishing in the waters of Alto Sarca, in Madonna di Campiglio, Pinzolo and the Giudicarie. You’ll find 300 km of waters here in one of Italy’s leading destinations for fishing.
Buy your fishing permit online
The fish population is made up of:
- marble trout
- brown trout, rainbow trout, hybrids, grayling;
- arctic char
The zones of Sarca
The Sarca River features a variety of specific zones and environments for different fishing techniques: waters under ordinary management, No-Kill zones, fishing zones where fish are introduced and Special Reserves.
The following fishing techniques are permitted in the Alto Sarca:
- fly fishing (wet or dry)
- spin fishing
- fishing with natural bait
Highlights 2025:
- Fishing season opens: 22 February 2025
- Fishing guides available
- Webcams on the River Sarca, viewable online
- Fishing season officially closes: 30 September 2025. Once again, an exception will be made this year along part of the Alto Sarca for fishing during October, in accordance with specific regulations regarding zones and types. Finally, exclusively for the Ponte Pià lake, fishing for white fish will be possible until the end of November.
Maps, permits and fishing regulation:
Download the Fishing map 2025
Download the Fishing Regulation 2025
An up-to-date list of where fishing permits can be bought is available on the website: www.altosarca.it
Fishing permit prices:
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PERMIT TYPE |
PRICE |
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Ordinary day permit |
€23.00 |
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Permit with special terms (for those staying in partnered accommodation facilities) |
€20.00 |
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Day permit for reserve R1 |
€55.00 |
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Permit for reserves R2 - R3 - R4 - R5 |
€40.00 |
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Permit for Lake Nembia |
€35.00 |
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Lake Nembia permit with special terms (for those staying in partnered accommodation facilities) |
€32.00 |
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Booklet of 3 permits |
€55.00 |
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Booklet of 5 permits |
€90.00 |
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External member (subject to Provincial authorisation with a one-day course) |
€125.00 |
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Lake Campiglio - Nambino - Ritorto - Lambin |
PRICE 2024 |
| 3-trout day permit | € 16,00 (+5 € deposit |
| 6-trout day permit | € 25,00 (+5 €deposit |
| Catch & release day permit (from opening -June- to 14 July | € 25,00 |
| Catch & release half-day permit (from opening -June- to 14 July | € 20,00 |
| Catch & release day permit (from 15 July to closing (October) | € 20,00 |
| Catch & release half-day permit (from 15 July to closing (October) | € 15,00 |
| Seasonal 40-trout permit | € 140,00 |
| Seasonal 40-trout permit U 14 | € 120,00 |
| Seasonal Catch & Release | € 130,00 |
| Nambino Lake day permit | € 35,00 |
| Ritorto Lake day permit | € 15,00 |
| Single fishing lesson | € 50,00 |
| Group fishing lesson | € 40,00 |
| When you first purchase a permit for the Madonna di Campiglio lake you will need to add to the cost of the permit the FIPSAS membership card which costs € 5 for daily permits and € 10 for seasonal permits. |
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| With the purchase of a third daily permit of 3 or 6 catches you will be able to benefit from a € 5 discount within 10 days of the first purchase. |
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| The FIPSAS terssera is valid for 1 year with insurance cover from the date of issue | |
| Fishing lessons are inclusive of equipment, bait and permit. | |
Gold Fishing Pass
The Gold Fishing Pass is the permit that gives you 500 km of water for three free days of fishing between two of the most important basins in Trentino: Alto Sarca and Alto Chiese.
Garda Dolomiti Superfishing
A single permit, purchasable from the Trentino Fishing portal, to fish, in no-kill mode, in different areas of South-Western Trentino, from Lake Garda to the Brenta Dolomites, which includes the territories of 6 different Fishing Associations:
- Molveno Amateur Sport Fishing Association
- Associazione Pescatori Alto Chiese A.S.D.
- Associazione Pescatori Dilettanti Alto Sarca
- Associazione Pescatori di Storo
- Associazione Pescatori Dilettanti Valle di Ledro
- Associazione Sportiva Pescatori Dilettanti Basso Sarca
Fishing in October
The hunt for Trentino’s fine fish continues into October!
From 01/10/2025 to 31/10/2025, fishing in Alto Sarca is permitted only if using the fly-fishing or light spin techniques and on a C&R basis.
Alto Sarca: fishing in October
Trentino fishing Guide
If you want to spend an unforgettable day fishing in Trentino, contact one of our "Trentino Fishing Guides", experts available to accompany you to the finest fishing spots. Clothing and equipment hire option upon request.
Stay in a Trentino Fishing Lodge
Our Trentino Fishing Lodges are ready to welcome you with special services dedicated to fishermen. Fishing permits, personalised wake-up calls, early breakfast, a storage and washing area for fishing equipment and packed lunches are just some of the services you will find in our hotels and lodges. They will be at your disposal to give you all the information you need on fishing areas and maps of the area, the purchase of fishing permits, booking a guided excursion, or advice on starting or perfecting your techniques, as well as advice on equipment hire and purchase. Book your fishing holiday with confidence and have fun without worries.
The associations operating on the River Chiese:
www.altosarca.it
www.apbs.it
