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Carp Lake Zabar

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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.

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  • 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.

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There 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.
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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

Maximum speed on the grounds is 20 km/h.
Smoking is prohibited in the cabins. No drugs and swimming is prohibited.
Be considerate of your neighbors. Adjust the volume of talking and music.
No open fires except for a small BBQ on legs.
Do not leave litter around. Use the designated trash bins.
Be careful with gas stoves and cooking equipment. Also in colder periods with heating appliances. Damage to the cabins must be compensated.
Walk or use a bicycle as much as possible to go to the toilets and showers and try to avoid unnecessary driving on the grounds for everyone's peace.
Leader (lead-free); the last meter must be equipped with a fish-safe leader/tubing. Responsible use of a coating or tubing is permitted.
Try to avoid excessive and bright lighting
Excessive alcohol consumption is prohibited.
Anglers may only leave the premises for shopping between 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Even if the gates are open, unless you have specifically requested permission.
Bivvies or shelters may be set up on the spot.
No extra payment is required for visitors or non-fishing guests. However, you must report this at reception if you are with more people.

2. Fishing rules

Carplake Zabar operates a catch and release policy. Handle caught fish as safely as possible.
Only safety systems where the fish loses the lead and/or line in case of getting stuck or line breakage. This can be checked at any time by the managers.
No fixed rod or feeder fishing. Only with carp rods between 3 meters (10ft) and 3.96 meters (13 ft).
Bait boats are allowed free of charge, although this is not recommended.
Inflatable/rubber boats are allowed free of charge. When using, wearing a life jacket is mandatory. Use is at your own risk. No responsibilities can be placed on the management of Zabar Lake. When consuming alcohol, the use of boats is strictly prohibited.
At Carplake Zabar, fishing and feeding is only allowed with boilies and pellets. All particles, peanuts and nuts are strictly prohibited for feeding. However, fishing with a single tiger nut, sweetcorn or plastic bait on the hair is permitted.
You may fish with any brand of quality boilies and pellets, except those from Decathlon. The managers may come to check this.
Spombs and bait rockets may be used but make sure you don't disturb the neighbors and their fishing.
Main line must be at least 35/100 thick. No braided main line or braided leaders except on the spod or marker rod. Leadcore leaders, tubing and safety leaders are permitted.
Each cabin receives 1 kilo of house boilies per rod per day. Choice of fish or sweet. If you want to use more, you can buy this on location at a reduced rate.
Zig rigs are prohibited.
No stalking. You must stay within the boundaries of your fishing area. If it's not clear where the boundaries are, please ask the manager.
It is prohibited to leave rods unattended in the water. If you must leave your spot for any reason, reel in your rods.

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.

from
£ 600 ( € 700,-)
Per week
  • Saturday to Saturday
  • To be discussed
  • Maximum 18 people
payments
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Why book with Angling Escapes?
  • Safe and trustworthy
  • Arranged in 3 simple steps!
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars on Google
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars on Facebook
  • 4.4 out of stars on Instagram