Hemelter Bach

Running through Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Hemelter Bach is the kind of river that fishes well at the right water level. Drop a lure or fly into the bubble line at the head of a pool and let the current swing it past holding fish. Long, slow glides at Hemelter Bach hold the bigger fish; the broken water above and below holds the smaller, more aggressive ones. Stay quiet on the bank — river fish are easily spooked.

Location

52.2745, 7.4584 · 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 Hemelter Bach.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Hemelter Bach, make sure your licence covers Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany 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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