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Ribiška Družina Vevče (RD Vevče).

Founded in 1955, Ribiška Družina Vevče manages several waters in the eastern part of Ljubljana and the surrounding area. The club has a long history of managing the Ljubljanica and its connected waterways, with fisheries management focused on maintaining the diverse fish populations of the Danube basin.
The club's waters range from urban sections of the Ljubljanica to smaller tributary streams. Among the native salmonids, the area supports Brown Trout, European Grayling, and Huchen.

Regulations.

  • Fly fishing and spin fishing.
  • Barbles hooks.

Fishing season.

  • Huchen season: 1 October - 14 February.
  • Trout season: 1 March - 30 September.

Waters Managed by RD Vevče.

RD Vevče manages sections of the Ljubljanica and several smaller waterways in the eastern part of Ljubljana.

  • Ljubljanica – The Ljubljanica is the main river managed by RD Vevče. The river changes considerably through the district, from urban sections with rapids, channels, and deeper pools to wider downstream stretches with backwaters, shallower channels, and gravel areas.
    The river supports a diverse fish community, including Brown Trout, European Grayling, and Huchen, alongside numerous cyprinid and predatory species. The Ljubljanica is particularly notable for the possibility of catching Huchen in an urban river environment.
  • Dobrunjščica – Dobrunjščica is a small spring-fed tributary and a much more intimate fishing environment than the Ljubljanica. The narrow stream provides opportunities for fly fishing and spin fishing for Brown Trout.
    Its small size and character make it a more technical fishery where careful presentation is important.
  • rd Vevče waters
  • rd Vevče Ljubljanica
  • rd Vevče Dobrunjščica

Licenses.

Fishing permits for RD Vevče waters can be purchased through Ribiške Karte or directly through the club's local sales point. The club lists permits for individual fishing districts, with the permitted fishing methods and target species depending on the specific permit.

Ribiskekarte
online purchase

Bar Pr Podust
Pod Debnim vrhom 10, 1000 Ljubljana


Summary.


RD Vevče manages a varied group of waters around eastern Ljubljana, centred on the Ljubljanica and its connected waterways. The district combines urban river fishing with the smaller and more intimate Dobrunjščica.
For anglers interested in native Danube-basin salmonids, the Ljubljanica is particularly interesting for its Brown Trout, European Grayling, and Huchen, while Dobrunjščica offers a very different experience with small-stream Brown Trout fishing.