Fishing at Bachalpsee

Fishing at Bachalpsee

Set amidst the impressive mountain scenery of Grindelwald, Bachalpsee offers a beautiful setting for fishing. The fishing season runs from 15 June up to and including 31 October, provided the lake is completely free of ice.

A special fishing permit is required to fish at Bachalpsee. The cantonal fishing licence is not valid for this lake.

Fishing permits:

• Day permit: CHF 30

• 4-day permit: CHF 100

Permits are available from the Grindelwald Tourism office. Day permits can also be purchased at the First cable car ticket office.

A maximum of four fish may be caught per day. The minimum size for all species is 27 cm. Every catch must be recorded in the catch statistics, including the species and length of the fish. At the end of the fishing day, the completed form must be placed in the letterbox by the shelter at the lake.

Bachalpsee covers an area of around eight hectares and reaches a maximum depth of approximately 16 metres. In spring, melting snow can carry sediment into the lake and temporarily make the water cloudy.

Getting there

From Grindelwald, take the First cable car to the First mountain station. From there, Bachalpsee can be reached on foot in approximately 45 to 60 minutes.

Accommodation is available at the Bergrestaurant First, which offers dormitory and shared rooms.