Fishing in the Aosta Valley

There are areas in Valle d’Aosta where fishing is prohibited, others where no-kill fishing is permitted and still others that are game fisheries.
Areas other than these are known as “free” or public waters.

Fisheries are divided into:

• Game fisheries managed by the Fishing Consortium: costs and fishing rules may vary by fishery according to current regulations;
• Private fisheries: fishing rules and season dates may vary by fishery and are set by the concessionaries according to current regulations and concession contracts.

Some private lakes are also found in the area, usually suitable for children or beginners, where licenses are not required.

The Regional Fishing Consortium publishes the fishing calendar with rules and season dates in the various areas. They also list locations that issue fishing permits (some tourist offices, bars, stores, hotels, etc.).

Public fishing requirements in the Aosta Valley:

One of the following regional permits, issued by the fishing consortium or specific area offices:

• associate member card issued to Valle d’Aosta non-residents with valid government fishing license. There are discounts for juniors. These cards give holders the right to 60 fishing days and are valid from the end of March to the middle of October.
• fortnightly permit valid for 5 fishing days to be used within the fortnight, usually from the end of March to the middle of October.
• daily permit for fishing in free waters, valid for 8 catches;
• no kill daily permit, only for fishing in free areas; fish must be released back into the water;
• daily permit for summer or winter tourist fisheries managed by the fishing consortium
• no kill yearly permit for both residents and non-residents, only for fishing in free areas; fish must be released back into the water;

Member cards are usually issued until the end of May at the Sezioni Pescatori (Fishermen’s Offices) in the area and until the beginning of August at the Aosta Fishing Consortium office.
Member cards are usually issued until the end of June at the Sezioni Pescatori (Fishermen’s Offices) in the area and until the middle of August at the Aosta Fishing Consortium office.

Children under 16 can fish without a license or permit provided they have a valid ID document and are accompanied by a fisherman with valid fishing documents.
In this case, the fisherman and child can only use one rod and must remain within the single quota restrictions. The fisherman with the valid fishing documents will be held responsible for observing all current regulations.

Information on season dates, costs and permit issue locations: Consorzio Regionale Pesca

Fishing season: from 31st March 2024 to 14th October 2024

There is also a no kill fishing reserve on the Vertosan stream from the sources to the Baltea river the release is mandatory. Only fly, angling and coarse fishing with barbless hooks are permitted. Fishing is permitted: every day.

Information on season dates, costs and permit issue locations: Consorzio Regionale Pesca.

Opening time: 9am-8pm
Service offered: Sun, Bar, Grill, Pizza

- suitable for adults and children
- fishes are paid by weight
- possibility to grill fish or to take it home
- on-site aperitifs as well as mixed grills (also meat)

Fishing season: from 31st March 2024 to 14th October 2024

No kill fishing is permitted in the Evançon stream:

• from the Arcesaz bridge (town of Brusson) to the Allesaz bridge (town of Challand-Saint-Anselme)
• in the Graine stream segment from its convergence with the Evançon stream to the first upstream waterfall (town of Challand Saint-Anselme).

This is catch and release fishing. Only fly, angling and coarse fishing with barbless hooks are permitted.

Days: every day

Information on season dates, costs and permit issue locations: Consorzio Regionale Pesca.

Open from 25th  May to 14 October 2024

Riserva turistica del Consorzio Pesca (Fishing Consortium game fishery) - government license and daily permit required: from the bridge in Goen to the hydroelectric barrier of Brusson   (including the lake), municipality of Brusson.

Fishing is permitted seven days a week in the game fisheries managed by the fishing consortium.

Information on season dates, costs and permit issue locations: Consorzio Regionale Pesca.

The recreational fishing lake is in Amponey, coming from Verrès, 1 kilometre before you reach the town of Champoluc on the right.
No fishing license required.
Catch is paid.
It is possible to hire the equipment on the spot.

Open from 25th  May to 14 October 2024

Riserva turistica del Consorzio Pesca (Fishing Consortium game fishery) - government license and daily permit required Ayasse stream: from the valley of the waterfalls, downstream of the former Brun power station, to the outlet of the irrigation channel of the Mellier Creek, municipality of Champorcher.

Fishing is permitted seven days a week in the game fisheries managed by the fishing consortium.

Information on season dates, costs and permit issue locations: Consorzio Regionale Pesca.

Closed with order n. 4/2024

There is also a no kill fishing reserve on the Grand’Eyvia stream from the Laval bridge to the Brenvé bridge where catch and release is mandatory. Only fly, angling and coarse fishing with barbless hooks are permitted. Fishing is permitted: every day.

Information on season dates, costs and permit issue locations: Consorzio Regionale Pesca.

Open to the public from June to September.
Located in the Lillaz picnic area, 3 km far from Cogne.

• Rainbow trout
  Pond bred char and sturgeon for sale.

Open untill 14th October 2024

Riserva turistica del Consorzio Pesca: Urtier stream from the confluence with the Valeille stream to the square in Moulon, Cogne.

Fishing is permitted seven days a week in the game fisheries managed by the fishing consortium.

Information on season dates, costs and permit issue locations: Consorzio Regionale Pesca.