Stocked trout and lake-trout fishing is usually best in spring and autumn when fish move closer to the surface. The elevation and exposed position create a window, not a season.
- Lake
- Granite
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.
Boat — drift
A gentle ripple is ideal for drifting — broadside drift covering the wind lanes should be productive.
Beyond the hatch · worth watchingambient prey(1)
Hatch predictions
Top prey shown — see all 2 as a supporter.
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Through the year
0–3 scale · November highlighted
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Trout seasonSeason
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2
2
2
1
Claret DunHatch
2
3
2
Black MidgeHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
Flying AntsHatch
1
2
1
Silverhorns & LonghornsHatch
1
2
2
2
1
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.
- Black Forest reservoir
- Boat hire 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
Schluchsee, Germany Terrain map
About this water
Water quality (WFD)
- Ecology: Moderate
- Chemical: Unknown
WFD classification · DERW_DEBW_20-05
Why this score
- Wind conditions (ripple) closely match what this water fishes best in.
Directions
Seasons & zones
- Trout 1 May → 30 September
- 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
Schluchsee
Large reservoirised Black Forest lake at about 930m altitude, cold and deep.
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.
Boat — drift
A gentle ripple is ideal for drifting — broadside drift covering the wind lanes should be productive.
Beyond the hatch · worth watchingambient prey(1)
Hatch predictions
Top prey shown — see all 2 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
Claret DunHatch
2
3
2
Black MidgeHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
Flying AntsHatch
1
2
1
Silverhorns & LonghornsHatch
1
2
2
2
1
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.
- Black Forest reservoir
- Boat hire 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
Schluchsee, Germany Terrain map
About this water
Stocked trout and lake-trout fishing is usually best in spring and autumn when fish move closer to the surface. The elevation and exposed position create a window, not a season.
- Lake
- Granite
Water quality (WFD)
- Ecology: Moderate
- Chemical: Unknown
WFD classification · DERW_DEBW_20-05
Why this score
- Wind conditions (ripple) closely match what this water fishes best in.
Directions
Seasons & zones
- Trout 1 May → 30 September
- 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
At a glance
Schluchsee is a lake in Black Forest / Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The catchment geology is recorded as granite, and the water sits at about 927 m above sea level. Species listed for this water: brown trout and lake trout. The trout season is recorded as running from 1 May to 30 September. The lake trout season is recorded as running from 1 May to 30 September. Best window recorded for anglers: May–September. Core methods listed: trolling from boat; streamer; nymph from shore. Its Water Framework Directive ecological status is recorded as moderate. Nearby waters in our listings include Wiese (Todtnau) at 17 km, Wutach at 17 km and Große Wiese at 24 km.