Fiumata on Lake Salto

Fiumata combines the shoreline landscape of Lake Salto with the history of a town rebuilt at a higher elevation. The lake lies to the south; dense vegetation surrounds Fiumata to the north, east and west. In regional terms, Lake Salto covers about 820 hectares and has roughly 40 kilometres of shoreline. These figures give a sense of the landscape, while the town’s history offers another perspective on the lake.

Swimming spots and fishing areas on Lake Salto

Fiumata has well-equipped beaches on Lake Salto. Parasols, sun loungers, pedal boats and canoes are available to rent there. Services are seasonal, so check whether they are operating before you visit. A day spent swimming and relaxing by the shore offers a different focus from fishing or exploring the town’s history.

For 2026, the Lazio Region’s fishing programme designates the stretch downstream from Ponte di Fiumata, including the gorge on the town’s right bank, for carp-fishing competitions. Another section of the lakeshore, between Ponte di Fiumata and Borgo S. Pietro, is designated in the same programme for spinning, pole fishing and other fishing methods. The competition areas therefore differ by waterway section and fishing method: the river section with the gorge on one side, and the lakeshore on the other. These designations apply to the 2026 programme year; programmes for later years may differ. For night-time recreational fishing, the section at Gola di Fiumata from the bridge to the Salto’s inflow is designated. Before making plans, check the applicable permits and seasonal rules.

Shoreline, connections and getting there

Almost all of Lake Salto’s shores can be reached by a road open to cars, offering a wide choice of fishing spots. Check local restrictions before you arrive. The 560-metre-long Ponte Pacifico connects Fiumata with Pescorocchiano, Varco Sabino and Marcetelli on the opposite side of the reservoir. From Rieti, follow provincial road SP 578, the Cicolana, and the Rieti–Torano expressway; then take the Gamagna exit. Check current traffic conditions before setting off.

A rebuilt town with a history of its own

Fiumata was almost entirely submerged by water and then rebuilt at a higher elevation on the lake’s southwestern shore. The old church of San Angelo in fiume was submerged when the reservoir was built. The name “Capu Castellu” also points to the town’s former layout: the higher-lying part of old Fiumata became the lower-lying part of the rebuilt town. The parish church of San Michele Arcangelo was rebuilt in 1940. Together, these places and changes tell the story of Fiumata, without the lake alone defining the town’s character.

A stay focused on swimming spots differs from a trip planned around the designated fishing areas or the history of the rebuilt town. If you are looking for a holiday apartment, consider Fiumata in terms of the mix of time by the water, fishing and local history you would like during your stay.

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