Question 1

Do I need an Italian fishing licence to fish the Avisio?

Accepted Answer

For Val di Fiemme (Magnifica Comunità waters): No - a valid ID is sufficient to purchase a tourist day or weekly permit at trentinofishing.it. For Val di Cembra (APDT waters): You need the free Trentino Fishing Tourist Licence (Licenza Turistica), valid for 30 days per year, obtainable online or at the APDT office in Trento.

Question 2

Can I keep marble trout?

Accepted Answer

No. Marble trout (Salmo marmoratus) are fully protected throughout the Avisio. They must be released immediately with minimal handling. The upper Avisio holds genetically certified pure marble trout - one of the last populations in the Alps.

Question 3

What is the RSG Premium Reserve in Val di Cembra?

Accepted Answer

The RSG (Riserva Speciale di Gestione) is a limited-access beat near Cembra town. Only 5 anglers per day are permitted, at a cost of €30. Booking is required in advance via the Hooking app. It offers curated, low-pressure fishing in the Cembra gorge.

Question 4

Where is the best dry-fly fishing on the Avisio?

Accepted Answer

The Travignolo canyon in Val di Fiemme is widely regarded as the best dry-fly water. Access from Bellamonte (via the Tibetan bridge trail) or Ponte della Lizata. The stream holds wild brown trout in gin-clear water with reliable hatches from June through September.

Question 5

When is the best time to fish the Avisio?

Accepted Answer

June to early October for both valleys. The Travignolo canyon is at its best in July–September when flows stabilise after snowmelt. The Cembra gorge can fish well even in higher water due to its confined channel. Avoid late April–May when snowmelt makes the main stem unfishable.

Avisio (Dolomites) – Fly Fishing