Fishing

Observe the current of the Simme or the movements in the mountain lakes. Fishing requires patience and observation skills. On your own or with friends to celebrate your catch, fishing in the waters of the Simmental can be a success for experienced and amateur fishermen alike. Preparing your own catch in the kitchen rounds off the experience in the great outdoors wonderfully.

You can fish along the banks of the Simme from Wimmis to Lenk. Discover numerous spots. In addition to the occasional rainbow trout, almost exclusively brown trout are caught in the Simme. The small, mostly clear and idyllic mountain lake Iffigsee lies at 2,060 metres above sea level. You can reach the Iffigsee after a good hour's hike from the Iffigenalp. The lake is leased by the Lenk fishing association and is looked after and maintained by them. Fishing is possible from June to September. Day tickets are available from the Iffigenalp mountain inn or, during the alpine season (July and August), from the alpine farmers on the lake. The trout lake in Zweisimmen is a small natural paradise with a restaurant and lake where you can fish. Fishing courses are also organised here. The two mountain lakes Hinterstockensee and Oberstockensee on the Stockhorn are very popular excursion destinations among fishermen. Take the Stockhorn cable car to the Chrindi middle station and choose your fishing spot between the two beautiful mountain lakes. After the snow melts until the end of the summer season in November, you can fish daily. Fishing licences are available at the valley station of the Stockhorn cable car.