Anglers and nature lovers will find plenty to enjoy in the Vinschgau valley. Particularly popular are the spacious fishing ponds in Prad am Stilfserjoch/Prato allo Stelvio and the idyllic Quellensee lake in Goldrain/Coldrano—both are also lovely destinations for the whole family and are located right along the Etsch Cycle Path. Additional fishing opportunities are available at the ponds in Schlanders/Silandro, Martell/Martello and Stilfs/Stelvio.

The Merano Fishing Association owns the fishing rights for the entire Vinschgau valley, from the Haidersee Lake to the village of Töll/Tel with all its inflows on a stretch of seven km along the Passer River in Meran/Merano. There are more than 150 km of managed rivers and streams in the area of Vinschgau valley.

The typical fish species in the home waters are veined trout, river trout, rainbow trout, brook trout and grayling. Smaller fish species can be found in the mountain lakes. 

In the fishing ponds of the Vinschgau valley holiday region you can fish without license with a daily permit for the respective pond.