We’ve had another spring update from Trentino, Italy, this time from guide Alex Cristoforreti. Read more below.
The fishing season in Trentino has just begun: winter has given way to a lively spring, where plants and trees slowly turn green and the first flowers bloom across meadows and forests. In our beautiful valley orchards, apple trees are already bursting into shades of
white and pink, creating landscapes that look almost painted, while in the streams the first catches have already arrived.
The marble trout, queen of our waters, has already made its presence known with some notable catches, while the brown trout, the dominant species in mountain streams and side creeks, continues to show itself regularly, often targeted with nymphing and dry fly
fishing. There is something deeply fascinating in watching a trout leave its shelter, break the surface, and confidently rise to take the fly a brief moment that stays etched in memory. It is precisely for this reason that I love exploring forested streams in the Brenta Dolomites, in search of these authentic emotions.
From the mountains, countless streams are born, rushing down toward the valleys with strength and character, carving gorges and shaping landscapes of wild, almost untouched beauty. The air is filled with intense scents: the damp moss on the rocks,
freshly cut hay in the meadows, and the resin of the trees. To this are added the colours and sounds of nature: mushrooms hidden in the undergrowth, wild blackberries, blueberries and raspberries along the paths, the silent passage of deer and roe deer, and the constant song of birds accompanying every step. All of this becomes an essential part of fishing days in Trentino, like a living painting surrounding the water. After all, fishing is also this: a delicate balance in which one day the fish are active and the next they seem to disappear. Mountain streams and lakes become reference points and places of waiting where the goal is not only the catch, but also the right moment, the perfect condition, and the encounter with the marble trout every angler hopes to experience again.
A good glass of wine and a warm meal complete the experience, making Italy a true destination for those who love authentic, genuine cuisine, built on simple yet deep flavours closely tied to the land.
Fishing, therefore, is a collection of experiences that go beyond the catch: it is search, anticipation, and wonder. It is nature changing with the seasons, shared meals after a day on the river, the people walking along the water, the stories that arise naturally, and the
quiet passion that connects it all.
Don’t Miss our Hosted Trip
For a unique opportunity to sample the best of the Italian Alps, there are still three rods available for Alistair Routledge’s hosted trip to Val di Mastallone and Trentino this September from the 5th to the 13th. More details can be found here.
Val di Non, Trentino 2026 Fishing Rates
7 Nights / 6 Days Fishing
£2,530 per person based on shared room and shared guide
£2,760 per person based on single room and shared guide
£3,990 per person based on single room and single guide
4 Nights / 3 Days Fishing
£1,460 per person based on shared room and shared guide
£1,590 per person based on single room and shared guide
£2,330 per person based on single room and single guide
Cost includes; guided fishing, fishing permits, half board accommodation, and transfers (to/from Verona).
Cost excludes; international flights, additional accommodation, car hire (not required), drinks, and gratuities.
For more information about fly fishing in Italy please contact Alex Jardine or Alistair Routledge. Alternatively you can call our office on +44(0)1980 847389.
