Brown trout, rainbow trout and some char. Fishable from shore or belly boat. Not the trophy-alpine romance of Eibsee, but a more practical and accessible fly-fishing lake.
- Lake
- Limestone
Rules at a glance
- Licence required
How to fish it · for Trout
When
No strong hatch signals at the moment — general searching tactics should work best. 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.
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.
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
Keep an eye on changing conditions — wind shifts and cloud breaks can trigger short feeding spells.
Bank
Bank-only venue. Fish from accessible margins, points, weed edges, and inflows.
Sub-surface · on the nymphunder the surface
Hatch predictions
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Beyond the hatch · worth watchingambient prey(1)
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Through the year
0–3 scale · November 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
Southern Germany only. Trout and grayling in Bavarian meadow streams, alpine creeks and famous upper-river systems.
Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
- Small Alpine lake
- 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
Terrain map
About this water
Water quality (WFD)
- Ecology: Good
- Chemical: Unknown
WFD classification · DERW_DEBY_1_F588
Why this score
- Wind conditions (ripple) closely match what this water fishes best in.
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.
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Booking & contacts
Förchensee
Small Bavarian alpine stillwater — a clear trout stillwater suited to fly fishing.
How to fish it · for Trout
When
No strong hatch signals at the moment — general searching tactics should work best. 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.
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.
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
Keep an eye on changing conditions — wind shifts and cloud breaks can trigger short feeding spells.
Bank
Bank-only venue. Fish from accessible margins, points, weed edges, and inflows.
Sub-surface · on the nymphunder the surface
Hatch predictions
Supporters see the full sub-surface read.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Beyond the hatch · worth watchingambient prey(1)
Hatch predictions
Top prey shown — see all 4 as a supporter.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Through the year
0–3 scale · November 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
Southern Germany only. Trout and grayling in Bavarian meadow streams, alpine creeks and famous upper-river systems.
Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
- Small Alpine lake
- 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
Terrain map
About this water
Brown trout, rainbow trout and some char. Fishable from shore or belly boat. Not the trophy-alpine romance of Eibsee, but a more practical and accessible fly-fishing lake.
- Lake
- Limestone
Water quality (WFD)
- Ecology: Good
- Chemical: Unknown
WFD classification · DERW_DEBY_1_F588
Why this score
- Wind conditions (ripple) closely match what this water fishes best in.
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.
Related guides
Booking & contacts
At a glance
Förchensee is a mountain lake in Bavaria / Chiemgau, Germany. Its recorded elevation is about 739 m above sea level and the catchment geology is limestone. Our data lists brown trout, rainbow trout and char here. The trout season is recorded as running from 1 May to 30 September. Best window recorded for anglers: May–September. Core methods listed: nymph from shore; shore streamer; small dry fly. Its Water Framework Directive ecological status is recorded as good. Nearby waters in our listings include Traun (Bavaria) at 18 km, Traun — Rudi Heger waters at 18 km and Inn (Bavaria) at 42 km.