Fishing

Rapotomo River

Fishing in Bulgaria:

Bulgarian Charm offers some unique fishing opportunities, we have searched the formally hidden countryside of Bulgaria to bring you a selection of the best Bulgaria has to offer the sporting fisherman.

We have three lakes and two rivers as well as the Black Sea itself to thrill and excite you. They vary from a man made lake to natural lakes and winding rivers.

Fishing Seasons in Bulgaria:

Autumn – During the autumn season most fish take the bait actively and then as they are getting ready for the cold winter months, they go down to the deeper waters because of the higher temperatures found there.

Winter - Carp tend to become lethargic and can be hard to tempt to take bait. The predatory fish (pike, perch, zander and trout) are active during the entire winter season. Fishing sometimes has to be performed on ice. Also active during the winter months are the dace and rudd.

Spring – With the warming of the weather the fish, which have not been that lively during winter, start getting active and move to shallow waters which have flooded the coasts and the out falls of the rivers, searching for food. During the warmer days the fish are more active. The predatory fish also come close to the shores and are particularly active…

Summer- When the temperature reaches the maximum for Bulgaria, fish are most active in the mornings, evenings and during the nights. During the heat of the day the fishing can be slow.

Bourgas Lake

Aheloy Lake

Poyroy Lake

Whats Included:

Translator and Guide

Transport to and from the Airport

Bed and full English Breakfast

Packed Lunch

Evening meal

Transport to Lakes or Rivers

Free Rod and Tackle Hire (if required)

No visa requirements

License fees included

Fakiyska River

Fakiyska River:

The Fakiyska river is one of the three main rivers feeding into Bourgas Lake, with its lush banks and cool shade it is the perfect back drop for a days fishing. With many fish such as Pike, Carp, Trout and others.

Over night fishing can be arranged and all bate is included.

Rapotomo River:

The Rapotamo is one of the largest rivers in this art of Bulgaria, meeting the sea at Primorsko, where it passes through the National Park, (this part of the river is not open to fishing), the remaining parts of the river provide wonderful sport, with many species of fish.

The river contains some specimen trout, carp and many smaller varieties of fish.

Bourgas Lake,

this massive fresh water lake (7.5x3 miles) has varying and very beautiful scenery along its shore and is a mecca for local as well as visiting fishermen, the lake is well stocked with many varieties of fish such as... Bass, Grey Mullet, Pike, Carp, Trout and many more. It is just 2 miles from the Marinka Lodge, our guides can take you and look after you or you can use one of the new bicycles and cycle there under your own steam, as packed lunch will be provided.

Aheloy Lake:

This large lake fed by the Aheloy River is remote and unfished by tourists. Only known by the locals it didn’t appear on maps until recently, it is a rich in many sorts of fish especially ‘Tom’ (толстолоп) with many specimens reaching 14 kilos. If our clients wish they can bring a ‘bivvy’ or we can supply a small tent and fish over night, cooking what they catch on a bar-b-q we can lend you! This special water is is reached by a four kilometer dirt track hence its unspoilt appearance (becuase of its special location it may not always be reached in bad weather). Tackle can be supplied if required, just let us know in advance.

There one can expect to catch carp, trout, pike and many other varieties.

Poyroy Lake:

This large lake fed by the Hadzhiyska River is situated in southeast Bulgaria in beautiful countryside south or Bourgas. Rich of catfish, carp, zander, perch, chub, it has a damn at its easterly end and is home to some extremely large fish.

It is easily accessible all the year round being on the old 906 Varna Road, there are fish at least 15 kilos is weight, fish here are so plentiful there is even a small shop on the road only stocked with fish caught in the lake, it is always well stocked!

The track runs from the main road around the lake and our guides will take you to the best swims, bait will of course be supplied along with a packed lunch. Tackle can be supplied if required, just let us know in advance.

At Bulgarian Charm we believe in old fashioned service.

We promise to do whatever we can to give you the holiday you dreamt of with the itinerary YOU want, be it fishing, walking, cooking, clay pigeon shooting or cycling whatever the mix... just ask!