Question 1

Do I need a fishing licence to fish the Noce in Trentino?

Accepted Answer

No. Trentino does not require a traditional fishing licence. International visitors need only a free 30-day Fishing Tourist Licence (Licenza Turistica), obtainable online. You then purchase daily or multi-day permits for specific zones via the Trentino Fishing App or Hooking portal.

Question 2

What is the HZT1 Trofeo Canyon and how do I access it?

Accepted Answer

HZT1 is a 4km trophy tailwater canyon on the Noce below the Santa Giustina Dam in Val di Non. Access is via a steep path from Tassullo railway station through apple orchards. Daily numbers are strictly limited — book your permit well in advance via the Hooking portal or Trentino Fishing App.

Question 3

What flies work best for marble trout in the Noce canyon?

Accepted Answer

In the deep tailwater pools, dark-coloured streamers (Zonkers, Sculpin patterns) on sinking tips are most effective — marble trout are highly piscivorous. For nymphing, heavy tungsten jig patterns (Perdigon, Pheasant Tail, Hare's Ear) are essential. Evening sedge/caddis hatches from mid-April can bring fish to dry flies.

Question 4

When does the Noce fishing season open?

Accepted Answer

Trophy Zones (ZT1 Cavizzana, ZT2 Cusiano, HZT1 Val di Non) open on the first Sunday of February, providing early-season opportunities. Standard zones (A–P) typically open on the first Sunday of March. The dam-regulated HZT1 section fishes well year-round due to consistent water temperatures.

Question 5

Is there a daily catch limit on the Noce?

Accepted Answer

In standard zones, the provincial limit is 4 salmonids per day, with mandatory digital catch logging via the Trentino Fishing App. Trophy and No-Kill zones (HZT1, NKB1 Rocchetta, Le Marinolde) are strictly catch-and-release. Multi-day permits are non-shareable.

Question 6

Can I avoid the rafting crowds on the Noce?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Rafting is concentrated on the Cusiano–Dimaro technical rapids stretch. Fish the protected biotope zones (NKB1 Rocchetta) or the HZT1 trophy canyon in Val di Non where rafting does not operate. On shared stretches, early morning and evening sessions avoid raft traffic.

Noce – Fly Fishing