Hurch Fly Fishing.

Hurch Fly Fishing is a well-established fly fishing shop and fishery manager based in Austria, offering both equipment and access to a selection of rivers within the Danube basin. In addition to retail and education, the company manages several river stretches, combining open-access fisheries with guided-only sections.
Their model differs from fully private or club-based systems by offering a mix of bookable day tickets and guided experiences. This makes their waters relatively accessible while still maintaining structured management and fishing quality.

Regulations.

• Fly Fishing only
• Weissenbach guided only
• Specific rules may vary depending on the river and permit type
  

Fishing season.

• Goiserer Traun: 16 May – 31 March
  
• Ischler Traun: 16 March - 28 February
  
• Rettenbach: 16 March - 31 October

Waters Managed by Hurch.

Hurch Fly Fishing manages several rivers within the Danube basin, offering a mix of accessible day-ticket waters and more exclusive guided fisheries.

• Traun (two sections) –The Traun is one of Austria’s most well-known trout rivers, flowing through Upper Austria with clear water and varied structure. The sections managed by Hurch offer classic fly-fishing water with runs, pools, and riffles. These stretches hold Brown Trout and Grayling and are available through bookable day permits.
• Rettenbach – A smaller alpine stream divided into two sections, offering more technical fishing compared to the larger rivers. With clear water and structured pocket water, it provides a more intimate fly-fishing experience. The Rettenbach holds Brown Trout and is suitable for anglers looking for smaller, more precise water.
• Weißenbach – A scenic alpine river with clear water and structured flow, offering classic fly-fishing conditions for Brown Trout. Fishing on the Weißenbach is available by guiding only, ensuring controlled access and maintaining low fishing pressure.

Licenses.

Fishing permits for Hurch-managed waters can be booked online.
The Traun and Rettenbach sections are available through standard day tickets.
The Weißenbach is only accessible with a guide.
Guiding, courses, and packages are also available through Hurch Fly Fishing.

Summary.

Hurch Fly Fishing combines retail, education, and fishery management into a flexible and accessible model. By offering both guided-only waters and easily bookable day-ticket fisheries, it provides opportunities for a wide range of anglers. With well-known rivers such as the Traun, smaller technical streams like the Rettenbach, and exclusive access to the Weißenbach, Hurch represents a diverse and structured fly-fishing offering within the Austrian Danube basin.