Fishing in Croatia
Croatia occupies an outstanding position for fishing activity, whether recreational fishing or sport fishing in salt or fresh water.
Fishing is an institution in this country that is a treasure trove for sensitive fishing in unspoilt nature.
Sea fishing in Croatia:
Its coast and its islands are surrounded by a transparent and clean sea, relatively rich in fish. Fishing is allowed everywhere except in national parks provided you have a fishing license.
You can practice any type of fishing: angling, fishing in pen on the rocks, trolling, fishing ... depending on the variety of fish that abound.
The peculiarity of the Adriatic sea is to be the favorite territory for Tuna fishing, is the only place on earth where one can fish all year. It also swordfish, sharks, bonito, toothed, amberjack, mackerel, squid, etc.
Sea fishing
Sea fishing
Freshwater fishing in Croatia, rivers and lakes:
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Freshwater fishing
Several parts of Croatia, especially central Croatia, are crossed by rivers that are part of the purest waters in the world and are popular fishing grounds for both amateur and experienced anglers.
Between green valleys and mountain ranges, large limestone rivers and streams at medium speed with clear water and fresh all year profile home a good stock of trout and other fish species. These fresh waters are renowned for the quantity and size of fish (trout, carp, perch, fry, pike, grayling, catfish ...).
The main sites known for fishing:
In the region Slavonia:
- Area Kopacki Rit Slavonia, the Danube and its tributary the Drava contain the greatest diversity of freshwater fish in Central Europe: catfish, pike, perch, sturgeon, carp and other varieties of fish plain. This area attracts professional anglers who enjoy the spring floods to make significant and unforgettable fishing.
- In Slavonia also Lonjsko Polje, one of the most important parts of Europe regularly flooded, are a natural breeding place for many fish. It is popular with sport fishing enthusiasts who can catch big specimens of pike, carp, etc
In region Gorski Kotar:
- In Gorski Kotar, pretty mountainous region bordering with Slovenia: Kupa river that extends plain, is inhabited by shadows and trout. Some carp ponds are located in the basin of the Kupa still full of fish that are well recognized originally. Not to mention the Lokvarka, Lepenice Bajer and trout-rich and easy access lakes.
In the region Lika:
- Korana which originates in the Plitvice Lakes is a fairly shallow river full of fish, especially pike for sport fishing. The Licka Jesenica on the sets of Mala Kapela, is only inhabited by wild trout.. Gacka: a reputation as one of Europe's best rivers for salmon, is easily accessible from the surrounding fields. In this river in quiet, with clean, potable water, trout grow 2-3 times faster than elsewhere; in the upper part, we practice only fly fishing and attracts anglers from all over the world.
In the Mediterranean part of the country:
- Zrmanja (and its tributary Krupa) is a river canyons with waterfalls in a nearly uninhabited region; its rapids are suitable for wild trout and eels and require good physical condition to fish in the spring, perfect season.
- The Vrana Lake, south of Zadar, along the coastal road. The largest freshwater lake in Croatia is also a protected bird area; thanks to its clean water, fish that live there are productive and very good: pike, carp. It is a very popular spot for sport fishing freshwater fish site.
- Krka, with its waterfalls at the source and at the mouth, is nestled at the bottom of a pretty canyon; the lower part is in the territory of the Krka National Park. Its population consists mainly of trout whose species endemic alpine trout; Fishing requires a good physical condition and is a popular place of competition.
- Cetina, in the hinterland of Split, with its lake Peruca is the second river salmonid after Gacka. There fishing from the shore or a boat to reach the lake.
... And all the other fishing, rivers and lakes throughout the country.
In Croatia, you will love the quality of fishing, the beauty and fullness of the landscape, the hospitality of the people that is part of their lifestyle.
