Walensee

Anglers know Walensee as one of the lesser-trafficked lakes of St. Gallen, Switzerland. The standard playbook on a lake this size is to start shallow at first light, work outward toward deeper water as the sun climbs, and circle back to the shallows before dusk. Surface activity at Walensee is a useful tell — boils, swirls, and rising baitfish point straight at the predator zone.

Location

47.1255, 9.2005 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Fishing Techniques

• For European perch

  Vary your retrieve speed and lure depth until you find what the perch are responding to on that day, and use light line.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Walensee.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Walensee, make sure your licence covers St. Gallen, Switzerland and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.

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