In Bosnia, just across the border with Croatia, lies the beautiful carp lake Jezero Zabar.
Jezero Zabar can certainly be called a prolific water with an enormous stock to make your mouth water.
The complex originated in the years 1960 to 1970 as a gravel extraction site for roads and housing construction, and it spans 26 hectares, while the water itself is 19 hectares in size. It is a beautiful body of water to behold, with unique shapes where the 3 peninsulas give the water its distinctive appearance. The banks are covered with grass and trees, creating an atmospheric look, and the shores consist of vegetated edges, trees, and overhanging bushes.
+ Show more - Show less- Distance from Breda 1561km
- Number of anglers: 18
- Dogs allowed: Ja, aangelijnd
- Lake size: 19 hect.
- Lake record: 40kg
- Number of pegs: 16
There are 16 neat swims created on the lake, all of which have a simple chalet with 2 or 3 beds, a picnic table, WiFi and electricity connection. You can fish with 4 rods on each swim, whether you are alone or with two people. Personally, I would also rent 2 swims with 2 anglers because, in our view, the swims are somewhat limited in space for 2 anglers with 2 rods each. By renting a double swim, you can decide for yourself whether everyone has their own house or whether the double swim is fished together from 1 place.
Cottages 10, 16, 17, 19 and 20 have 3 beds.
There is also a smaller lake with bungalows 8 and 9 right on the large lake. This is the nursery pond of the large lake and there are approximately 100 fish swimming here and they are regularly fed.
The entire site is fenced so it is safe to stay there.
Upon arrival there is the large building with the reception, a summer terrace with kitchen and one of the two sanitary buildings with showers and toilets.
Behind swim 10 is the second sanitary building with showers and toilets.
There are also a few simple dry toilets here and there. All swims are accessible by car.
Arrival and departure times
Arrival and departure times are from Saturday 11:00 AM to Saturday 09:00 AM.
The fish stock
The stock on Lake Zabar can be called exceptional. The lake contains 1500 carp with microchips, in addition to the fish that were already there and have not been checked. The weights vary from 10 kilos to 40 kilos (this is based on calculation of introduced fish and average growth) and carp has already been caught up to 38 kilos. Based on catch registration, the fish stock contains at least 300 fish over 20 kilos and approximately 30 carp over 30 kilos!!
The fish are regularly fed when there is no fishing and the average growth per year is around 3 kilos. According to the data, the carp stock is over 20 tons! And 3 to 4 tons of grass carp in different weight classes.
+ Show more - Show lessThere are several supermarkets to choose from within 10 minutes. The village of Donji Žabar has everything you need.
Swims 1,2,3,4,6,8,9,11,12,13,14,15,18 have accommodations with 2 single beds.
Swims 10,16,17,19,20 have accommodations with 3 single beds.
Available on location (Please inform us when booking so it can be ordered for you)
Available on-site
- Pellets
- Boilies
- Fishing tackle
Available for you
- Table
- Benches
- Electricity
- Wifi
- Un Hooking Mat
- Weigh sling
- Tripod
A deposit is charged on location for the unhooking mat, weightsling and deep leg.
There is a neatly maintained path with 18 numbered swims at Carplake Zabar. Two shower facilities are available.
All bungalows are equipped with
- Awning
- Table + benches
- Electricity
- Wifi
- Each sector has an outside toilet.
Please contact us for availability by filling in the form below so that we have all the correct information to process the request for you.
The 2025 agenda opens in November 2024. If you want to rent the entire lake, this is possible earlier in consultation.
Cottages 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8,9,10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19 and 20
Maximum 4 rods to be divided among 2 people.
The price is €700 per week
Cottage 17 is a double swim with 3 beds, maximum 6 rods to be divided among 3 people.
The price is €1400 per week
Reservations can be made per week. Only for last minute reservations (two weeks before arrival, the minimum swim rental is 3 days, otherwise it can be extra per day.
The above amounts exclude €20 reservation costs.
General rules
You must report to the administrator at the times listed below.
If you are delayed please contact the owner by phone.
Arrival 11:00 AM. Departure 9:00 AM
2. Fishing rules
On all waters brokered by Angling Escapes, you are required to bring First Aid/Carp Care and treat the carp with it.
The manager, the owner nor Angling Escapes are liable for loss and/or theft of goods or accidents and/or personal injury. Both the manager/owners of the water and Angling Escapes cannot be held responsible for damage or loss of your belongings.
Important, ensure that you have taken out travel and cancellation insurance.
If the above rules are not respected, the owner may at any time force you to leave the premises without any refund of the travel sum.
- Saturday to Saturday
- To be discussed
- Maximum 18 people



























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