Dolomites, Italy
Rowing below the peaks
May - Sep
Dolomites, Italy
Is this experience right for me?
Fishing challenge
Physical effort
Non-angler friendly
Technique
Dry fly & emergents
Fish
Brown & Brook Trout
Environment
Glacier lakes
Lake fishing Dolomites
This itinerary brings together boat fishing and the stunning landscapes of the Dolomites.
Aboard small rowboats, our guides will take you to crystal-clear alpine lakes nestled beneath the most iconic peaks near Cortina. After the snow melts, these high-altitude waters come to life, and we’ll target brown trout, lake trout, and brook trout using streamers, nymphs, and—when conditions allow—dry flies.
Lake expeditions in the Dolomites are rare, as only rowing is permitted—but here, we’ve made it possible to combine fishing and exploration for a truly unique way to experience this stunning alpine region.
And if you occasionally pause your cast just to take in the view—we won’t blame you. This is an experience made for relaxation, fly fishing, and unforgettable mountain scenery.
Meeting point
Pieve di Cadore
The historic capital of Cadore, located about 40 kilometers northeast of Belluno, it rises 878 m (268 ft) behind a hilly promontory on the right bank of the Piave River, not far from the intersection of the Boite and Piave torrent valley roadways
Catches & Tecnique for Lake Fly Fishing in the Dolomites
The boats are quite small, so we recommend a maximum of two people per boat. Rowing is the only way to navigate these lakes.
Your guide will take you to spots where fish gather to feed after the snowmelt—stream inlets, reed beds, and rocky drop-offs.
You’ll be casting 10 to 15 meters out and gently stripping your fly to tempt hungry trout coming out of their long winter slowdown.
During major hatches and in the warmer months, there’s also the chance to fish dry flies—especially sedges and terrestrials—for thrilling surface takes.
Includes
✅ Professional fly fishing guide
✅ All necessary fishing equipment (rod, flies, waders, boots and lines)
✅ Boat Rental
✅ Fishing license
✅ Refreshments and snacks
❌ Accomodation
❌ Flights / travel to reach the meeting point
❌ Anything not explicitly mentioned
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From 550€
Explore remote alpine lakes by rowboat in the heart of the Dolomites, casting for brown, lake, and brook trout beneath iconic peaks near Cortina.
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