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Guides of Slovenia.

Slovenia is one of Europe’s premier fly-fishing destinations, renowned for its crystal-clear alpine rivers, breath-taking scenery, and iconic native species like the elusive marble trout (Salmo marmoratus). Whether you're a seasoned angler chasing wild fish in remote headwaters or a beginner looking to cast your first fly, a local fishing guide can transform your trip into a memorable experience.

Why should you hire a fishing guide?

Slovenia’s rivers are beautiful but complex. Many waters are regulated, split into management zones, and require daily fishing permits. Hiring a licensed fishing guide ensures:  

  • Local Knowledge: Guides know which sections fish best depending on water level, season, and species behaviour.
  • Permit Assistance: Most guides help arrange daily fishing licenses and know exactly where and how to fish legally.
  • Access to Remote Spots: Discover hidden stretches of rivers that are off the tourist radar.
  • Skill Building: Learn advanced fly-fishing techniques, casting, reading water, and proper fish handling.
  • Gear and Flies: Many guides provide high-quality rods, reels, waders, and locally effective flies.
  • Safety and Comfort: Navigating alpine rivers, deep gorges, or fast-flowing tributaries is easier and safer with  professional.

List of guides.

Both basins:

  • Fly Fishing Soča / Fishing‑Guides‑Slovenia.
  • Flyfishingodec.
  • Lustrik.
  • Rok Fly Fishing.
  • Slo Fly Fishing & Fly Tying.
  • Slovenia Fly Fishing.
  • SocaFishingGuide.
  • Urko Fishing Adventures.

Danube River basin:

all Danube basin guides are also active in the Adriatic basin.

Adriatic Sea basin:

  • Emerald Paradise Tours.
  • GoSlo / Traveling Slovenia.
  • Gušti Fly Fishing.
  • Lucky Luke.
  • Slo-fly.
  • Soča Fly.
  • Soča Trout.