Adventure & Sports 
Angling / Fishing in Switzerland
Switzerland is home to a 32,200-kilometer long network of rivers and streams and to 1,350 square kilometers of lakes. Over 50 native fish species swim in these waters, an attractive and tempting prospect for the fishing enthusiast.
To protect fish from over-fishing and from the loss of their natural habitats, fishing permits are mandatory.
Overview and description of over 50 fish species in Switzerland, including the maps of their distribution.
Where can one fish in Switzerland? We have compiled a list of the largest rivers and lakes.
If the fish did not take your bait, why not visit a fishing museum?
Enjoy freshly caught fish prepared according to a fine Swiss recipe.
Members of the “Table Society of the Golden Fish” emphasize the culinary importance of sweet water fish. Here you will find the venues recognized by the Table Society.