The Czech Republic is one of the landlocked countries. At the same time in its territory there are many rivers, and also there are many ponds and lakes . In addition, there are about 1300 artificial reservoirs, 458 of which are trout. All this makes the trip to the Czech Republic a real adventure for lovers of fishing.
What fish lives in the reservoirs of the Czech Republic?
In this country there are all conditions for good fishing - clean and deep ponds, healthy ecology and rich nature. There are 64 species of freshwater fish:
- Carp. Is the most popular. Every self-respecting Czech fisherman believes that he is obliged to catch this fish. In the Czech Republic, carp fishing is conducted every year, but especially intensively in December. This is due to the fact that fried carp is a traditional Christmas dish. To catch a carp, you can go fishing for almost any body of water in the Czech Republic. In large quantities, it is found in rivers, ponds and lakes with a hard bottom without stones. There you can catch specimens weighing up to 30 kg. According to local fishermen, it is best to fish in cloudy weather.
- Carnivorous fish . Due to the great popularity of carp, less attention is paid to them. That is why fishing for pike, asp or pike perch is more likely to succeed.
- Som . Tourists, thirsting for thrill, should during fishing in the Czech Republic choose to catch catfish, not pike. This fish is also found in large numbers in almost every pond. Because of this, it is now difficult to catch white fish and bleak, since catfishes are almost completely exterminated. Fishermen even sometimes catch carps with traces of catfish bites. This predatory fish is easiest to pull out of large lakes, the area of which is more than 30 hectares. During one season, up to 300 individuals can live in them.
- Other species . Also in the Czech waters you can catch bream, cupids, carp, roach, perch, zander. Separately from the rest there are trout ponds, in which rainbow and river trout, grayling and palia are found.
The best places for fishing in the Czech Republic
Despite the fact that there is no shortage of water in the country, it is not always possible to fish successfully. The reasons for unsuccessful fishing in the Czech Republic can be:
- overfed fish;
- improper bait;
- a large number of fishermen at one pond;
- unsuitable weather.
In order to be sure of good catch, tourists and amateurs should choose private fisheries. In these reservoirs there is no shortage of good fish, and for fishing you do not need to have a license or fishing ticket.
Fishing on a paid pond in the Czech Republic is envisaged in 300 private farms, of which the most interesting are:
- The enemy (Vrah) is a reservoir located in the nature reserve Milichovsky forest in the south-east of Prague . Despite the proximity to the capital, there are quiet and pleasant conditions for fishing. Carp, sturgeon, pike, cupid, pike perch and catfish are found in a 3.5-hectare water body. Catching fish is possible only with the help of feeding, and not on bait, using a maximum of two fishing rods. In this case, the fisherman must stand on a special wooden bridge.
- Jakava (Žákava) - a private reservoir, located near Rokycan in the Pilsen region. At a depth of 1.5 m the area of the reservoir is 2.5 hectares. Here are found carps, cupids, lines, carp, pike and zander. For the convenience of the fishermen there are places for campfire and an old mill, where you can hide in the rain.
- Domousnice (Domousnice) is a pond located near the town of Mlada Boleslav . The population of local fish is increased due to natural processes and individuals brought from local fish farms. Thanks to this, you can catch not only carp, carp and grass carp, but also trout, eel and even Siberian sturgeon. But the caught fish should be let go back. Tourists who want to leave it will have to pay. Fishermen here can set up a tent, sit in a restaurant nearby or buy everything necessary for fishing in the Czech Republic in a specialized store.
- Rpety-Hatě (Rpety-Hatě) - a reservoir located in the village of Rpety. You can fish here until November 30th. For fishermen there are guest houses for 4-12 people. In a pond of 2 hectares, a large number of carp, sturgeon, cupids, pike, catfish, perch and other fish species are found. You can catch it with a maximum of two fishing rods. From all the catch it is allowed to leave a large bream and silvery crucian carp, the rest of the fish should be let go back.
- Františkův rybník - a pond in Břeclov, rich in carp and surrounded by picturesque nature. Some carp specimens can weigh up to 15 kg. In addition to them, you can catch pike or catfish. Fishing is allowed by three fishing rods, but only on one side of the pond, as the opposite shore is overgrown with reeds. Caught fish should be released back into the pond.
The rules of fishing in the Czech Republic
The authorities of the Czech Republic are very responsible for the protection of the environment, therefore fishing is strictly regulated here. The state of all fishing reservoirs of the country is monitored by two departments - the Moravian and the Czech Fisheries Union (CSR). They, in turn, are subordinated to regional unions that control the work of the lower
representative organizations.
In accordance with the rules, fishing in the Czech Republic is allowed only to those who have special documents - a license to fish and a fishing ticket. If they are absent, you can get a fine of up to $ 1385.In order to obtain a ticket granting the right to fishing in the Czech Republic, it is necessary:
- pass an examination on the knowledge of fish species, fishing characteristics and basic concepts in the Czech Fisheries Union;
- receive a certificate of passing the exam in the department of the Czechoslovak Republic;
- pay an administrative fee of $ 4-23;
- get a ticket and start issuing a license.
There are several types of Czech fishing licenses, which differ in terms of time and geography. Most often they represent a brand of a certain value, which is pasted into a fishing card issued by the branch of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic. The license to fish pike and other types of fishing in the public waters of the Czech Republic costs about $ 336. In order to fish in private bodies of water, none of these documents are needed.
Reminder for fisherman
The authorities of the country have created a special document - fishing charter, which regulates fishing. According to its rules, fishing in the public waters of the Czech Republic is allowed only if the fisherman:
- has a document confirming identity, fishing ticket and an adjacent license;
- uses approved fishing methods, determined by baiting and allowed number of fishing rods;
- is going to catch adult fish, as the catch of young animals in the country is strictly forbidden (to determine the length of the individual can be using a special measuring device);
- caught no more than 7 kg and in the catch there are not more than two fish of the same species.
At the end of fishing, it is necessary to fill in a special document that indicates the type, quantity and length of the fish caught, the number and name of the state water body, date.
According to the law "On Fishery", fishing in the Czech Republic is allowed at certain times of the year and days. Catching fish from 00:00 to 04:00 is prohibited even in summer. In addition, there are seasonal prohibitions on catching certain types of fish. Poaching in the country is banned. Observance of all rules is supervised by the fish inspector (pan fish), which is endowed with broad powers.