- Ecology: Good
- Chemical: Unknown
WFD classification · DERW_DEBY_1_F398
Rules at a glance
- Licence required
How to fish it · for Trout
When
The murrough is on. Buzzer may also come into play as the day warms. The ripple is helpful — fish should move onto the feed and a slow-drifted team or single wet will cover water well.
Where
Set up a broadside drift and cover the water systematically. Work a bushy searching pattern on the bob and drop a contrasting nymph on the point. In the ripple, a bushy searching dry (Hopper, Shipman's, Elk Hair Caddis) outperforms flush emergers — it stays visible and holds the surface tension.
The plan
Plan A
Set up a broadside drift and cover the water systematically. Work a bushy searching pattern on the bob and drop a contrasting nymph on the point. In the ripple, a bushy searching dry (Hopper, Shipman's, Elk Hair Caddis) outperforms flush emergers — it stays visible and holds the surface tension.
Plan B
If the main plan is not working, switch to a smaller, more imitative pattern fished slower and deeper. A change of drift angle can also make a difference.
Watch for
Evening tends to be the best period in summer — stay late if you can for a sedge or spinner fall.
Boat — drift
A gentle ripple is ideal for drifting — broadside drift covering the wind lanes should be productive.
Sub-surface · on the nymphunder the surface
Hatch predictions
Top nymph shown — see all 4 guilds with Pro.
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Beyond the hatch · worth watchingambient prey(1)
Hatch predictions
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Through the year
0–3 scale · August highlighted
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Trout seasonSeason
1
2
2
2
1
Mayfly (Green Drake)Hatch
2
2
Black MidgeHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
CaenisHatch
2
3
3
2
Silverhorns & LonghornsHatch
2
3
3
3
2
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Ranked for today
Trout fly box
6-10 · Pattern
Swing
Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
- Upper Bavarian lake
- Boat hire widely available
- Fischereischein + lake permit required.
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Condition match
66%
Cloud25%
Wind100%
Temp60%
A reasonable day here, though cloud isn't quite in the sweet spot.
Other water nearby · 5
Gallery · 2
Walchensee mit Insel Sassau Terrain map
Water quality (WFD)
Why this score
- Wind conditions (ripple) closely match what this water fishes best in.
- Murrough is in its seasonal window, boosting the chance of targeted feeding.
Directions
Seasons & zones
- Trout 1 May → 30 September
- Char varies_by_region → varies_by_region
Alpine char (Saibling) — seasons, minimum sizes, and retention rules are set by Bavaria's regional fishing authority (Fischereibehörde) and the lake's owner/management association. Some Alpine lakes apply catch restrictions or closed seasons for char conservation. Always verify locally before targeting char.
- Lake trout 1 May → 30 September
Seeforelle season is aligned with regional Bavarian alpine-lake rules (1 May – 30 September). Minimum size, retention, and catch limits vary by lake and season. Confirm size limits and any C&R requirements with the permitting authority before fishing.
Related guides
Booking & contacts
Walchensee
How to fish it · for Trout
When
The murrough is on. Buzzer may also come into play as the day warms. The ripple is helpful — fish should move onto the feed and a slow-drifted team or single wet will cover water well.
Where
Set up a broadside drift and cover the water systematically. Work a bushy searching pattern on the bob and drop a contrasting nymph on the point. In the ripple, a bushy searching dry (Hopper, Shipman's, Elk Hair Caddis) outperforms flush emergers — it stays visible and holds the surface tension.
The plan
Plan A
Set up a broadside drift and cover the water systematically. Work a bushy searching pattern on the bob and drop a contrasting nymph on the point. In the ripple, a bushy searching dry (Hopper, Shipman's, Elk Hair Caddis) outperforms flush emergers — it stays visible and holds the surface tension.
Plan B
If the main plan is not working, switch to a smaller, more imitative pattern fished slower and deeper. A change of drift angle can also make a difference.
Watch for
Evening tends to be the best period in summer — stay late if you can for a sedge or spinner fall.
Boat — drift
A gentle ripple is ideal for drifting — broadside drift covering the wind lanes should be productive.
Sub-surface · on the nymphunder the surface
Hatch predictions
Top nymph shown — see all 4 guilds with Pro.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Beyond the hatch · worth watchingambient prey(1)
Hatch predictions
Top prey shown — see all 5 with Pro.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Through the year
0–3 scale · August highlighted
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Trout seasonSeason
1
2
2
2
1
Mayfly (Green Drake)Hatch
2
2
Black MidgeHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
CaenisHatch
2
3
3
2
Silverhorns & LonghornsHatch
2
3
3
3
2
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Ranked for today
Trout fly box
6-10 · Pattern
Swing
Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
- Upper Bavarian lake
- Boat hire widely available
- Fischereischein + lake permit required.
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Condition match
66%
Cloud25%
Wind100%
Temp60%
A reasonable day here, though cloud isn't quite in the sweet spot.
Other water nearby · 5
Gallery · 2
Walchensee mit Insel Sassau Terrain map
Water quality (WFD)
- Ecology: Good
- Chemical: Unknown
WFD classification · DERW_DEBY_1_F398
Why this score
- Wind conditions (ripple) closely match what this water fishes best in.
- Murrough is in its seasonal window, boosting the chance of targeted feeding.
Directions
Seasons & zones
- Trout 1 May → 30 September
- Char varies_by_region → varies_by_region
Alpine char (Saibling) — seasons, minimum sizes, and retention rules are set by Bavaria's regional fishing authority (Fischereibehörde) and the lake's owner/management association. Some Alpine lakes apply catch restrictions or closed seasons for char conservation. Always verify locally before targeting char.
- Lake trout 1 May → 30 September
Seeforelle season is aligned with regional Bavarian alpine-lake rules (1 May – 30 September). Minimum size, retention, and catch limits vary by lake and season. Confirm size limits and any C&R requirements with the permitting authority before fishing.
Related guides
Booking & contacts