Understanding the Rhine
The Rhine River has been subject to many man-made atrocities that threw it out of balance and almost destroyed its livelihood altogether. The lack of any sort of predatory animals living outside the Rhine River has caused the new life that is coming back to the Rhine to flourish for the time being. Visitors can protect the environment that is just getting back onto its feet by following laws and local ordinances and speaking with other nature enthusiasts before making decisions that might adversely effect the re-emerging ecosystem.
Governmental Protection
Due to the 1986 Sandoz chemical spill in Basel, Switzerland, wildlife in the Rhine was deemed inedible for two decades. Measures have now been taken to preserve the wildlife that remains and is beginning to flourish there. Find out if the area you are hoping to fish at is protected by the Flora, Fauna, Habitiat (FFH) Initiative of the EU or any local, governmental measures before heading out to catch your dinner. Obtain any needed fishing permits from local authorities. Fishing of salmon is off limits as the species is just returning to the river after decades of harsh pollution.
A Fun Challenge with Promise
Find a challenge by fishing on the Rhine due to the swift-moving water. Undertake the adventure of fishing the Rest Rhine, located between Basel and Breisach, Germany, on the French-German border, where at least 36 species of fish inhabit the waters. From rainbow trout, sunfish and stone loach to burbot, roach, silver bream and carp, the plunder is varied but not always plentiful in this area. Permits are sold in the town of Basel as well as Birsfelden, Switzerland.
