Lake Pohan

Less than 1000 km away and you are already at Catlake Pohan near Prague in the Czech Republic! Yes … you read that right! The Czech Republic is closer than you think! Catlake Pohan is owned by the famous fisherman, filmmaker and author Jakub Vagner. He noticed that the demand for fish was sensational catfish very high. This in all sorts of ways from spinning to buoy fishing to even from a Belly boat! A great experience and experience to catch a catfish of 256 cm, right under your flippers!

Catlake Pohan is 2.5 hectares in size with an average depth of 2.5 meters. The bottom of the lake varies in depth towards the dam and ends in a depth of 4.5 meters. In the direction of the island it rises again and the water becomes shallower again. At Catlake Pohan three cuttings have been created, each cuttings have ample water so that you can optimally enjoy your fishing holiday and carry out your hobby. Because the island is in the middle of the water you will not experience any nuisance from other fishermen.

Peg1

This site is located on the North of Catlake Pohan. You can also reach this site by car. This allows you to easily unload your fishing equipment and then park your car in the parking lot at the caretaker’s house and general car park. There is always the possibility to use a boat on location. Under water, a bank edge runs approximately 50 meters from the jetty with a depth of around 1 meter that extends to a depth of 1.5 meters. Immediately in front of the jetty at a distance of approximately 80 meters is also a slope edge where the catfishes are allowed to spend the night. This edge is approximately 3.2 meters deep! This is a nice hotspot in the right period and definitely worth trying.

Stek 1 is suitable for fishing on deeper parts of the water. When you fish on the right-hand side towards cutting 2 you will find the shallower parts. This slope also indicates the fishing sector of cutting 1. The zones are also marked with a buoy or the manager indicates the sector. This site has a nice riser that lies over the water. These risers are provided with holes, so that you can place the standards for the catfish rods here. In this way you can buoy fish or with a breaking line. There is room on the riser to place a double bivvy. When you plan this, it is handy to take pegs that can be mounted in wood.

Peg2

This site is located in the northwest of Catlake Pohan. This site has challenging depths and shallows. The average depth here is between 1 meter and 2.2 meters. The deepest point is approximately 3 meters and is approximately 100 meters from the fishing spot. On the right-hand part of the zone is an island with a depth of around 1.4 meters, making this site extremely suitable for buoy fishing. A deep passage has been created in front of the jetty to trigger and catch the fish. These risers are provided with holes, so that you can place the standards for the catfish rods here. In this way you can buoy fish or with a breaking line. There is room on the riser to place a double bivvy. When you plan this, it is handy to take pegs that can be mounted in wood.

Peg3

This site has a natural jetty / beach and is situated in the south of the Catlake Pohan water. The general parking is located 30 meters behind you. On the right-hand side of this site, there is a bend under the water that is frequently visited by the catfish, when the weather is nice. It is therefore advised to try a buoy assembly here anyway. You can fish a buoy or throw out a spinning rod on this spot! You have ample water in front of the jetty up to the dam which you can fish at a depth of approximately 3 meters. The dam is also an interesting zone with the overhanging trees and reed collars and therefore definitely worth testing!

Fishing license is valid for 3 rods with a single rig and single hook.
Long shank hooks, cranked hook, curved hooks are prohibited.
Only freefall systems are allowed. This means that if the line breaks, the carp will only swim with a rig.
Main line is minimum 30/100 nylon.
Lead leaders are prohibited, only use lead-free versions. Helicopter rig and chodrig are prohibited.
Type of bait that may be used: Boilies, pellets, boiled particles and imitation bait, method mix. It is allowed to drill the fish from a boat (1 boat per swim on site with oars available.)
Feeder fishing is allowed, without fixed systems.
You may use makers (only the plastic rods)
You are obliged to take good care of your caught fish. Wet your unhooking mat before use. And wet the fish repeatedly when it is in the mat. If the carp has wounds, you are obliged to use Carp Care / anti septic to treat the wounds.
There is an unhooking mat, weighing case and landing net available for you on location. We do recommend that you bring your landing net with you as the catch numbers are high. If you bring your property net, consult with the manager to treat it against diseases. You can also prevent diseases when your equipment is completely dry after your previous session.
When you take a fish photo, you are obliged to squat / kneel to hold the fish. Standing with the fish is strictly prohibited! The photo session should not last longer than 5 minutes. You may only photograph carp heavier than 15 kg in the water. Take your waders or waders for this too. These can also be rented.
It is forbidden to keep your fish!
Dogs are allowed, please report this to the manager upon arrival. You should keep your pet on the swim and clean up the faeces. The owner has a small dog, called Charlie, who walks around the lake every day.
It is not possible to get to all swims with your car. Chances are you will have to transport your fishing gear to the swim by boat.
There is predatory fish in the water, it is forbidden to fish for this.

House rules
Parking is only allowed at the main car park.
You are obliged to use the toilet and shower on location. You are not allowed to swim in the lake. Toilets have been made at Katlov between each swim. There is also a large sanitary building for showering, toileting or washing dishes.
Much alcohol consumption is not allowed. All types of drugs are prohibited.
Radio is allowed, keep your neighbors in mind, the volume must be kept low.
The swims must remain clean, just as you find it yourself.
It is prohibited to damage nature in and around the water.
A campfire is allowed in the designated place or you can bring your own stove, these can also be rented.
Violation of these rules will result in removal from the site without a refund of your reservation. Future reservations may also be refused.
Visitors are allowed, but you must inform the manager about this in advance.
The owner of Catlake Medenice has the right to all photos and film material that is made on location. These will be used for commercial purposes or promotion.
Please note that you are responsible for your belongings in the event of theft or damage.

Advice for fishing in Czech Republic can be found HERE.

GPS:
Lat 49.820911407471
Lon 15.247500419617

ADDRESS

Catlake Pohan, Červené Janovice, 286 01, Czech Republic

PHONE

07432 127981

EMAIL

info@anglingescapes.co.uk

WEBSITE

Lake Website

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