What fish swim in Lake Garda?


What fish swim in Lake Garda?

The Fishes of Lake Garda
  • Alosa Agone (Alosa fallax lacustris) ...
  • Common bleak (Alburnus alburnus) ...
  • Eel (Anguilla anguilla) ...
  • Common barbel (Barbus barbus) ...
  • Burbot (Lota lota) ...
  • Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio) ...
  • Lake Garda Carpione (Salmo carpio) ...
  • Common chub (Leuciscus cephalus)


Where to avoid on Lake Garda?

Sirmione is probably the main destination for tourists visiting Lake Garda, and on the southern tip of the Lake there are too many campsites and with the Gardaland water theme park avoid this area in the summer months, as traffic can be horrendous.


Do you need insect repellent in Lake Garda?

If you decide to come in summer we advise you to take fresh and light clothes. Prefer casual and simple items that you can use in different situations and do not forget your sunglasses, at least two swimsuits, a beach towel, a hat to protect from the sun, flip flops, sunscreen and mosquito repellent.


Do snakes swim in the lake?

John Maerz, Professor of Vertebrate Ecology at the University of Georgia, told Reuters that all snakes can swim, and most swim below the water, or partially submerged.


What food is Lake Garda famous for?

With regard to the latter, among the most famous dishes to be tasted on Lake Garda are risotto with trinca, pasta with lake sardines, grilled fish such as perch or lavaret, and pike in sauce with polenta. Let's not forget the famous fish soup: a speciality much appreciated by locals and tourists alike.


What sea creatures are in Lake Garda?

The Fishes of Lake Garda
  • Alosa Agone (Alosa fallax lacustris) ...
  • Common bleak (Alburnus alburnus) ...
  • Eel (Anguilla anguilla) ...
  • Common barbel (Barbus barbus) ...
  • Burbot (Lota lota) ...
  • Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio) ...
  • Lake Garda Carpione (Salmo carpio) ...
  • Common chub (Leuciscus cephalus)


What is the nicest part of Lake Garda?

One of the most beautiful, most famous, and most visited towns of Lake Garda is certainly Limone del Garda, on the Brescian coast, 35km from the town of Salò and 9.5km from Riva del Garda, built along the 45 bis Western Gardesana Highway.


Is it safe to drink water in Lake Garda?

Water : tap water is drinkable although the high mineral content means it has a taste we're not used to. Bottled water is readily available and cheaper than back home.


Are mosquitoes bad in Lake Garda?

Hi, very generally speaking, they are usually more of a problem in the southern part of the lake than the north where it's breezier, but they can still be an issue wherever you are. It's better to take repellent with you.


Is Lake Garda safe at night?

Lake Garda is generally safe at night, as long as you take the usual precautions.