Fishing at Türlersee
Türlersee is a popular fishing destination for hobby and sport anglers. The clear waters are home to various fish species including pike, whitefish, perch, and carp. To fish at Türlersee, you need a valid fishing permit. The leased area No. 005 Türlersee is managed by the Sportfischer Verein Türlersee and is subject to the cantonal fishing regulations of Canton Zurich as well as special club regulations.
A valid SaNa certificate (competency certificate) is mandatory for all anglers. Türlersee offers excellent fishing opportunities both from the shore and by boat. Particularly popular areas include the vicinity around the Restaurant Camping Türlersee and various shore areas along the circular trail.
Fishing Permits and Prices
Annual Permit
- Cost: CHF 200 per year
- Only for members of Sportfischer Verein Türlersee
- Limited to 50 annual permits
- Current waiting time: approx. 2 years
- SaNa certificate required
- Authorization for fishing from shore and boat
- Online registration possible
For further information about annual permits, contact René Hess, Ebertswilerstrasse 24, 8915 Hausen am Albis, Tel. 079/662 95 61 or by email: [email protected]
Youth Permit
- Cost: CHF 125 per year
- Minimum age: 10 years
- Authorization for fishing from shore and boat
- SaNa certificate required
Day Permit
- Cost: CHF 30 per day
- Available to anyone
- Minimum age: 10 years
- Authorization for fishing from shore and boat
- Maximum of 4 day permits available per day
Day Permit Sales Point
Mathias Aschwanden
Zugerstrasse 9, 8915 Hausen am Albis
Mobile: 079 819 75 71
Opening hours: Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 12:00 and 14:00 - 16:00
Fishing Regulations and Rules
Special fishing regulations apply at Türlersee that must be observed by all anglers. These include both the cantonal regulations of Canton Zurich and the special regulations of the lease group.
Free Fishing Rights from Shore (without permit)
- 1 fishing rod for bottom and float fishing
- Permitted bait: worms, bread, corn, dough, maggots
- Prohibited: dead baitfish, artificial lures like spoons, spinners, twisters
With Annual or Guest Permit from Shore
- In addition to free fishing rights: 1 additional fishing rod
- Permitted: dead baitfish, spoons, spinners, twisters
- Maximum one treble hook without barbs
Minimum Sizes and Closed Seasons
- Pike: minimum size 50 cm, closed season March 1 to April 30
- Whitefish: minimum size 25 cm, closed season November 20 to December 31
- From March 1 to April 30: Only float rigs and one rod as in free fishing rights allowed
All annual permit holders are required to maintain accurate fishing statistics and submit them to the lease association by December 15. Youth under 14 can fish from boats without additional equipment; all others require a guest permit.
