- Parking available
- Bus stop available
Fishing on the Ruhr
Fishing Spot/Fishing
Fishing Opportunities in Bestwig
: Fly Fishing on the Ruhr River
: Fly Fishing on the Ruhr River
Properties:
In the Bestwig area, the Ruhr is still a river inhabited exclusively by salmonids. The river is primarily home to brook trout and rainbow trout. Grayling are also present. Here, the municipality of Bestwig makes approximately 2 km of Ruhr river sections—managed by the fishing club—available to visitors to the municipality. Day permits cost 20 euros and are issued only to fly fishermen.
A maximum of three fish may be caught per day. The minimum size is 25 cm for trout and 30 cm for grayling. The season runs from June through mid-September.
Contact:
Andreas Schindler, asv-bestwig@gmx.de (please register at least 2 days in advance!)
Prices
Daily fly-fishing permit starting at 20 euros
Directions
The Ruhr River flows right through the center of Bestwig, and the town is easily accessible by bus and train. Free parking is available, for example, at the Bestwig train station, the Bestwig town hall, and the Andreaskirche in Velmede.