Fishing in Walkenried
Discover the fishing spots in the municipality of Walkenried
The municipality of Walkenried is home to an impressive landscape of 55 ponds, which were once created by monks and today serve as a technical monument bearing witness to the former heyday of the Cistercian monastery in Walkenried.
Sixteen of the so-called monastery ponds (approx. 30 ha) are now managed by recreational anglers—an idyllic fishing area nestled in the mixed forests of the Southern Harz Mountains.
Whether it’s trout, pike, or catfish—when fishing in the Harz Mountains, beginners, recreational anglers, and professional anglers alike will always find a spot that suits them.
You need a fishing license to fish in the Harz Mountains. The fishing season in the Harz Mountains begins on the first Sunday in April and ends in mid-December. When fishing in the Harz Mountains, please be sure to observe closed seasons and minimum size limits for fish.
For more information, please contact the Walkenried Tourist Information Office.
Here’s where you’ll find your fishing bliss in Walkenried
Wieda Trout Pond
The Wieda Trout Reserve has 4 ponds, 2 of which are open for fishing year-round. Important: Fishing at the Wieda Trout Reserve is only permitted with advance registration.
The best fishing spots: Pond 1 – rainbow trout, brook trout, Arctic char. Pond 2 – golden trout, salmon trout, catfish, sturgeon.
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FISH SPECIES
Rainbow trout, sturgeon, golden trout, catfish, African catfish -
METHODS
, spin fishing; night fishing allowed - REQUIREMENT: Guest pass and advance registration (via Facebook or by contacting us directly)
- SEASON: First Sunday in April through mid-December
- SPECIAL FEATURES Restocked daily ; the operator provides personalized advice to less experienced anglers
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CONTACT
Steven König, Tel. 01520 920 4494, as well as via Facebook and Instagram
Walkenried Monastery Ponds
The Walkenried Fishing Area includes 16 of the 55 monastery ponds that were created by monks from the important Cistercian monastery. Many of the ponds are used for fish farming, but you are allowed to cast your line in these 5 ponds: Andreasteich, Hirseteich, Höllteich, Priorteich, and Röseteich.
The best fishing spots: Röseteich—great for spin fishing for perch, pike, and carp. Priorteich and Hirseteich—ideal for trout. Andreasteich—good for a variety of fish. The shores of Höllteich—promising for tench and perch.
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FISH SPECIES
Carp, perch, pike, tench, rudd, and trout in the Hirse or Priorteich ponds - METHODS: A maximum of 2 handlines are permitted, from sunrise to sunset
- CONDITION: Fishing is permitted only with a day pass for 12 euros or a weekly pass for 60 euros
- SEASON: First Sunday in April through mid-December
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CONTACT
https://www.walkenrieder-sportfischer.de
Email: mail@walkenrieder-sportfischer.de
Issuance of Guest Fishing Permits
- To fish in the Harz Mountains, you’ll need a fishing permit (visitor’s permit). You can obtain one at Vera’s Kiosk (town center) and at the HEM gas station (town center). Please present the following documents:
- Annual fishing license with a valid fishing fee sticker
- Valid fishing license obtained by passing the recreational fishing exam
- Valid ID card
Swimming Fun in Walkenried for the Whole Family
It’s not just anglers who find what they’re looking for in Walkenried. The municipality is home to two outdoor pools in wooded areas as well as an indoor pool —so swimming fun is guaranteed no matter the weather.
