--- title: Fishing in the Danube url: "https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/170770/fishing-in-the-danube.html" description: Fishing in the Danube date: 2015-07-24 modified: 2026-03-05 --- # Fishing in the Danube Fishing in the Danube ======================= Vichtenstein, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/199765/88A9C287E12A314397CB10F6DB93AB6A7613235E3A5461DF236ACDA00512B311/fischerboot.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/199766/2ECBF639ECB49E88E190A1C32A527236496846C89E7169700351B0EBBE76394F/kasten-an-der-donau.jpg) Open copyright © OÖ.Tourismus Close copyright [ ![Fishing in the Danube in Vichtenstein: A dark, wooden boat lies in a calm lake surrounded by dense vegetation. The sky is cloudy and the scenery is peaceful and atmospheric.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/199765/88A9C287E12A314397CB10F6DB93AB6A7613235E3A5461DF236ACDA00512B311/fischerboot.jpg "© OÖ.Tourismus") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/199765/88A9C287E12A314397CB10F6DB93AB6A7613235E3A5461DF236ACDA00512B311/fischerboot.jpg) Open copyright © Gemeinde Vichtenstein Close copyright [ ![Fishing in the Danube in Vichtenstein: an idyllic landscape with a small village set in green, hilly surroundings. The houses have traditional architecture and are surrounded by trees and meadows. Wooded mountains can be seen in the distance, adding to the picturesque scenery.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/199766/2ECBF639ECB49E88E190A1C32A527236496846C89E7169700351B0EBBE76394F/kasten-an-der-donau.jpg "© Gemeinde Vichtenstein") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/199766/2ECBF639ECB49E88E190A1C32A527236496846C89E7169700351B0EBBE76394F/kasten-an-der-donau.jpg) 1. 2. Vichtenstein 70 4091 Vichtenstein [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Vichtenstein%2070%2C%204091%20Vichtenstein "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Vichtenstein%2070%2C%204091%20Vichtenstein "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.54233&lon=13.65533&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-osm-summer-original&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) Fishing in the Danube Around 40 species of fish can be found in the Danube Anyone wishing to fish must carry the following cards/ID cards/licences in their name: Fishing card with photo Current licence book for Upper Austria Written authorisation (fishing card) from the manager of the fishing water in question Persons under the age of 12 may only fish when accompanied by a supervisor. Persons who have not yet reached the age of 12 may only fish when accompanied by a supervisor They must carry their own licence book and the fishing card of the respective manager of the fishing water. The supervisor is responsible for compliance with fishing regulations. In particular, they must carry the official fishing licence with photograph The fishing licences for the section between Passau and Jochenstein are available from Feichtinger Fritz, Pyrawang 34, 4092 Esternberg (+43 7714 6780) or from Fasching Ingrid, Kasten Nr. 29, 4091 Vichtenstein Tel. +43 (0)677 63960201. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Fishing in the Danube** Vichtenstein 70 4091 Vichtenstein Phone +43 7714 8055Show no. mobile +43 677 63960201 Fax machine +43 7714 8055 - 31 E-Mail [m.haderer@vichtenstein.ooe.gv.at](#mailto) Web [www.vichtenstein.at](http://www.vichtenstein.at "New window") http://www.vichtenstein.at --- **Contact person** Gemeindeamt Vichtenstein Vichtenstein 70 4091 Vichtenstein mobile +43 7714 8055Show no. E-Mail [m.haderer@vichtenstein.ooe.gv.at](#mailto) Web [www.vichtenstein.at](http://www.vichtenstein.at "New window") --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ The Danube can be fished all year round. Opening times for the sale of fishing licences are: Monday - Friday 8.00 - 12.00 and 13.00 to 17.00 - always open (24/7) [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival**By bus: Linz - Engelhartszell - Kasten - Vichtenstein (Postbus); Passau - Vichtenstein By train: Passau or Schärding By ship: Ship landing stage Kasten: Reederei Wurm & Köck, D-94032 Passau, Höllgasse, Tel. +49 851 929292 By car: From Vienna/Linz: Linz - Eferding - Engelhartszell - Kasten - Vichtenstein (70 km) on the Nibelungen Bundesstraße B 130 From Munich/Passau: Motorway exit Passau-Mitte - direction Engelhartszell B 130 - Kasten - Vichtenstein (18 km). From Salzburg: Braunau - Schärding - Vichtenstein on the Sauwald federal road B 136 (Schärding - Vichtenstein: 20 km) [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- **General price information** on request [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - All weather **Season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. [To the website](http://www.vichtenstein.at "New window") powered by [TOURDATA](https://www.tourdata.at "New window") [Suggest a change](#mailto) [ ![TOURDATA Logo](https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin/templates/global/images/Logo-Tourdata.png "TOURDATA Logo") ](https://www.tourdata.at "New window")