Situated south of St. Pölten the river Pielach follows the course of the Mariazellerbahn (railway to Mariazell).

It is one of the best Salmonid rivers of Lower Austria. Its length of 50km is divided into five sections reaching from the region of the brown trout to that of the grayling and barbel.

The lower parts are well stocked with danube salmon. A great number of side brooks used for breeding guarantee optimal quality of young fish. Only fly fishing is permitted.

In order to maintain the high quality of the fishing river, day licenses are only available in restricted number.

It is compulsory to have an official fishing- or guest license for Lower Austria.

Pielach I-III