Suggested rods & braids ..
In order to fish in such a big lake we need very powerful rods (3/3.50 lb) both for long casts – in case we can’t or don’t want to use a rubber dinghy, and to tame big, hard fighting fish – which, at the beginning of the fight, seek shelter in cane thickets on the bottom of the lake. In these cases, using a rubber dinghy
might be extremely useful because it allows us to get near to the fish, and so have more possibilities to catch our prey. Another important thing to do is
use the braid when fishing because, compared with the nylon, you’ll notice the fish grabbing the bait sooner and be able to establish a direct contact with the fish itself. The plait, thanks to its specific structure, can “cut” the weeds; this way you have a better chance to succeed in the fight. Otherwise, if we want to fish in the area of Bisenzio, Capodimonte and Marta, where there are big rocks and stones, it is advisable to use heavy nylon (0.35/0.40) knotted to a good nylon shock leader (30/50 lb), as it has a greater abrasion resistance for this type of obstacle.
Fishing regulations..
Foreign anglers can obtain permission to fish the lake that is good for three months, and we recommend that you respect this because the guards’ controls are very strict. It is also possible to use a craft, or an
pop-ups or snowman rigs. As for the hook, it should be taken into
account that at Bolsena there is quite a good possibility to catch big carp, above all in summer, when they tend to hide among weed and we need robust hooks to encourage them out. Those with a short shank and a slightly bigger gape are the best choice
SUGGESTED BAITS & PRE-BAITING .. When it comes to the choice of bait,
among other things, we need to consider the period of the year that we are fishing, bearing in mind that the carp in this lake know boilies very well; this requires that we give even greater attention to the quality of those we decide to use. Fish mix boilies generally give good results throughout the year. In autumn, all creams are a good solution: cajouser cream and scopex, for example, have always proved to be a successful choice. In winter, self-made boilies with spicy mixes or the ready-made boilies made up with flours, like the Tecnispice, generally account for some important captures. In spring, fruit baits are very much appreciated, and the use of tigernuts along with maize can really make the difference in the period preceding spawning. In summer, we would avoid maize and hemp because small cyprinids
are very active; thus, it is better to use only boilies and tigernuts. If we want to fish where the fishing pressure is lower, it is advisable to prebait before starting a fishing session; otherwise, if we intend to fish in the area destined for night fishing or in the area called “spiaggione” (near Bisenzio hill) where the fishing pressure is constant, we can avoid pre-baiting before fishing. During the session, what helps
us in the choice of the spot is the number of runs and the movement we perceive in the area of the markers; carp in Bolsena used to reveal their presence with many jumps. There are many shoals
moving throughout this water and, when we realise that they are in our fishing sector, if we don’t want them to leave we need to bait a lot, also by using corn (maize, hemp, tiger nuts) in order to cover a big area without satisfying
The knowledge..
“The experience that Sandro and Emiliano have of the lake is immense” – Ross Honey with Emiliano
electric motor. In the area under the village of Gradoli and Montefiascone, night fishing is allowed from the 1st of October to the 14th of May. In order to respect the professional fishermen’s activities, we recommend not placing rigs beyond 150 meters. In the rest of the lake, fishing is allowed from one hour before sunrise until one hour after sunset. Don’t be fooled by this limit because
most of our captures have taken place during the day. Over the years, carp have learnt to “live side by side” with the nets used in the night by professional fishermen. In the morning, when they are removed, it often happens that you will see carp starting to move and jump. During the spawning period, from the 15th of May to the 30th of June, carp fishing is closed. We suggest that you contact the Province of Viterbo to ask about
about any eventual change of carp fishing regulations.
to book a peg at
Lago di Bolsena, you can call these numbers: 0039 347 5980719
for pegs in the Gradoli area
0039 0761 832 048 for pegs in the
Montefiascone area
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