Anyone fished Europe?

[HighRiver]

So last night I asked for info on south east Asia. Wife and I are planning a trip to western/Central Europe for July next year and would like to know if anyone has any tips or info. I know a fair bit about the Nordic countries, but would anyone be able to give info on Germany, France or the lowland countries? Asking the locals doesnt help as I cant speak German or Dutch.

[jeprli]

If you could be a bit more specific on locations i could at least give you an idea of what to expect and what you can catch.

[fish gunner]

lots in both, mostly course fish, some pike and zander (walleyes bigger brother). the perch get massive, the carp also. in germany you dont just show up buy a license and fish. it is very expensive and needs a fair bit of research as things will have changed since 97 . holland is amazing for pike &zander. the canals basically move with very wary fish. chumming is normal, some waters are pay to fish . canal poles are almost a must in some waters, feel free to pm if you wish more info.

[avb3]

Ditto on the expense in Germany. If you get a chance to go to Ireland and fish the Shannon River system, especially Lough Derg, your in for a treat.

Atlantic salmon, perch to 6 lbs (I've caught a 3.5 lb one), pike to 35 lbs (my cousin has it mounted) and zander (walleye).

Strange thing is, they jig for pike, and troll for perch. Seriously.

[HighRiver]

I know all about Germanys high prices etc. I used to be a victim err citizen of Denmarks socialist system of charging out the rear for anything. Don't even think about getting a deer license in Germany.
Our plan was to visit family in southern Denmark on the German border and take the train to Bremen, Rotterdam and Brussels over 3 weeks.
I hear there are monster sized pike in Germany.
How are the rivers for trout? I always hit the Gudenåen in Denmark or fish for seatrout, which are basically ocean going brown trout.

[fish gunner]

only had a few chances to fish for trout. mostly near sontofen(sp??)in bravaria. wow is all I can say. the british army para gliding school is in a village near sontofen (sp??) the stream thru the village held browns reaching 6lbs. the stream had a strange make up,meandering in areas and almost canal like in others. any pool with depth held trout. most pools held a large brown. one other area, I consider the best small lake I have ever had the pleasure to cast a line on. it sits on a pass into austria. I do not know the name . pike in the twentys, browns to ten + and monster perch. the lake was perhaps a mile long and half as wide. a hotel /lodge sat at the austrian end. the pass lay between sontofen and salzburg. I will get a hold of an atlas and give better directions.