The Beat at a Glance
- Location/Type: Moor lake at approx. 640 m, shallower banks, water lily and reed zones, jetties & boat rental.
- Characteristics: Diverse fishing spots for predatory and coarse fish; wind-protected bays, edges, and weed beds.
- Services: Day tickets available on site (possibly online), boat for hotel guests, cooling/processing facilities at the hotel.
- Extra:Night fishing for hotel guests according to house rules.
Fish Species
Pike, Pikeperch, Catfish, Carp, Tench, Perch, Eel as well as coarse fish. (Stocking/rules vary – please observe current regulations when purchasing tickets.)
Season & Best Times
- Season: Usually mid-May to end of October (depending on weather conditions).
- Best times of day: Early morning and dusk; fish deeper/further out in hot weather.
- Bad weather advantage: Can be planned well even with elevated stream levels.
Methods – What Works Here
- Artificial or natural bait according to house and fishing regulations.
- From the bank, from a rowboat, or from designated jetties.
- Disgorger, measuring tape, and careful handling are mandatory. (Catch & Release according to house rules.)
Fishing Permits & Rules
- Day tickets via the Landhotel Gut Puttererseehof (reception) – including fishing regulations, closed seasons/minimum sizes, permitted baits/methods.
- Night fishing exclusively for hotel guests and only after prior registration/rules briefing.
- Parking in designated areas; maintain catch log accurately.
Ennstal Fishing Voucher – Three Areas, One Booking
With the Ennstal Fishing Voucher, as a guest of one of the three partner establishments, you can fish at no extra cost additionally in the waters of the other two:
- Putterersee (Hotel Puttererseehof)
- Untertalbach / Riesachsee (Gasthof Tetter)
- Donnersbach & Enns sections (Zur Gams)
Valid according to local fishing regulations; Styrian state guest card may be required.
Fair Fishing
Land and release gently, keep the fishing area clean, respect reed/spawning zones, use boats carefully.
ADVENTURE FISHING WATER Host at the Putterersee
Landhotel Gut Puttererseehof – your base at the lake: Day tickets, boats for hotel guests, night fishing according to house rules.
Important: For fishing in Styria, the official fishing license (guest card/state fishing license) is additionally required. The team at Puttererseehof will tell you what you need and how to get it easily (information & procedure upon check-in or upon request).
FAQ
Where do I get the day pass?
At the reception of the Landhotel Gut Puttererseehof; there you will also receive the fishing regulations.
Is night fishing possible?
Yes, for hotel guests after registration and according to house rules.
Are there boats?
Yes, rowboats for hotel guests (subject to availability).
Is the Ennstal fishing voucher also valid for Putterersee?
Yes, as a guest at Zur Gams, Tetter, or Puttererseehof, you can fish at no extra cost with the Ennstal Fishing Voucher in their partner waters (Enns sections, Donnersbach, Untertalbach, Putterersee) according to the respective fishing regulations.