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Zeiringerteich – Fishery Information for Anglers

The Beat at a Glance

  • Location/Type: South of Stainach, approx. 20 km from the guesthouse “Zur Gams”; still water (pond).
  • Size/Depth: Area approx. 7 ha, average depth 2.5 m.
  • Special feature: Historically very good carp catches (up to ~18 kg documented).

Fish Species

Carp, pike-perch, pike, catfish, grass carp.

Season & Times

  • No explicit season information available; please observe fishing times/day ticket rules.
  • Note: North shore = protected area (entry & fishing prohibited).

Methods & Rules (Excerpt)

  • 2 rods, 1 bait per rod allowed. Keepnets prohibited.
  • Carp & Amur must be returned without exception.
  • Withdrawal:Max. 2 fish/day, of which only 1 predatory fish.
  • Observe closed seasons/minimum sizes.
  • Important: Day ticket after fishing (even without a catch) must be deposited in the mailbox at the pond entrance.

Fishing licenses & purchase

  • Day ticket according to the notice/rule sheet at the water body; details and procedure are available from your host “Zur Gams” (briefing/information).

Fair Fishing

Land & unhook gently, respect North bank protected area, keep banks clean, follow day ticket rules.

ADVENTURE FISHING WATERS Host at Zeiringerteich (Base in the region)

Guesthouse Pension Apartments ZUR GAMS – perfect basecamp location: fishery briefing, map directions, ponds near the house.
Important: For fishing in Styria, you also need the official fishing license/guest fishing license. Roland Rüscher will tell you at check-in what you need and how to get it quickly.