Guided fly fishing
Fly fishing on Alpine streams and on Lake Como, dry fly, nymph and streamer techniques for trout, grayling and char. Catch & Release, small groups, full gear available on request.
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VALTELLINA · VALCHIAVENNA · LAKE COMO
Fly fishing in Valtellina, Valchiavenna and Lake Como
Guided experiences on Alpine rivers and Northern Italian lakes, with Catch & Release ethics and full gear available on request.
I EXPERIENCES
Reading the water, one cast at a time
Guided fly fishing outings on Lake Como and across the Alpine valleys, built around your level and the right day.
II ABOUT
A life of fly fishing, a passion built one knot at a time
I have had a rod in my hands for more than fifty years. I have cast across half the world, from Alpine rivers to tropical flats, before realizing the waters I love most were an hour from home. Today I tie my own flies and show whoever wants how I read these streams.
III VALUES
How I work
Catch & Release
Every fish goes back in the water. You take home the memory, not the catch.
Small groups
Two people maximum. A full day tailored to your pace, no rush.
All inclusive
Rods, flies, permits. You bring the will to fish, I take care of the rest.
IV MOMENTS
Fragments of the adventures
What's left of a day on the water.
V QUESTIONS
Answers to the most common questions
Do I need experience to join a fly fishing trip?
I welcome complete beginners as well as experienced anglers. For first-timers I cover the basics during the trip, from casting technique to choosing the right fly for the conditions.
What is the best season to fish?
Fly fishing runs from March to December on the Adda and Mera rivers, from March to October in alpine streams, and from June to October in alpine lakes. Perch fishing on Lake Como is on request.
How long is a typical trip?
The classic formats are the full day, around eight hours, and the 'coup de soir', six afternoon hours with evening fishing when fish are most active on the surface. All details and prices on the Fly Fishing page.
Do you tie the flies you use?
Yes, I tie all the artificial flies I bring on the water and make available to my guests, both dry flies and nymphs, for trout, grayling and char.
Where do the trips depart from?
Trips start directly from the river or lake spots we agree on via WhatsApp before the appointment, usually in Valtellina, Valchiavenna or on the Lecco branch of Lake Como.
What should I bring?
Comfortable clothing suited to the weather and non-slip shoes or rain boots. On request I can provide complete gear, rod, reel, waders and wading boots. Fishing permits are not included, but I can help with the paperwork if needed.
How much does a fly fishing trip on Lake Como cost?
A fly fishing outing starts at €300 per angler for the six-hour coup de soir, while the full day is €450. Perch fishing on Lake Como is on request. Rates per single angler, the second angler adds €100.
VI NEXT TRIP
The Lario is waiting
One message and I answer you myself, in person, in Italian, English or German. Let's talk dates, waters and the fish we'll go looking for.