Lake Horgesti

Lake Horgesti is one of the most important lakes for catching large carp in Romania. The lake has a rectangular shape and measures approximately 900 meters in length and up to 350 meters in width in some places. At maximum water level, the lake covers an area of 54.7 hectares and reaches a maximum depth of approximately 3.5 meters.
Lake Horgesti is not a classic commercial fishery. The carp density is deliberately kept at a moderate level to provide the fish with sufficient natural food, ensuring constant and healthy growth. The lake is rich in natural food such as snails, mosquito larvae and even crayfish. The water certainly offers challenges for the carp angler to catch the large carp. It is very convenient that all swims are easily accessible right to the banks.
People who like to travel with a motorhome or caravan have the opportunity to park here at the waterside. We would like to highlight swims 20, 21 or 22 where you have plenty of space and also electricity.

The fishing spots
Lake Horgesti offers 22 spacious and well-defined swims. Six of these swims (5, 7, 11, 17, 21 and 22) are equipped with wooden cabins that can only be reserved together with the swim. The cabins (3x4m) have electricity and are suitable for 1 angler and 2 non-anglers. Furniture is not provided; bring your own beds and sleeping bags.
The lake has sanitary facilities such as toilets with running water and showers with hot water.
The water also offers wifi.

Fishing swim with small cabin
These fishing spots have a small wooden cabin (3x4m), suitable for 1 angler + 2 non-anglers. Swims 5 and 7 are somewhat larger, allowing a maximum of 2 anglers and 1 non-angler. Electricity is available, but no furniture.
Swim numbers:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13

Fishing swim with large cabin
This resembles a larger version of the standard cabin or a specially equipped swim.
Swim number: 14, 15, 16

Standard fishing swim without extras
These swims have no cabin or jetty, but are simply good accessible fishing spots.
Swim numbers:
17, 18, 19

Fishing swim with jetty
These fishing spots have a wooden jetty. Ideal for anglers who prefer to fish from a platform. Suitable for 2 anglers + 1 non-angler.
Swim numbers:
20, 21, 22

The fish stock
The carp population in Lake Horgești is impressive. The lake holds approximately 300 carp of at least 15 kg, including 80-100 specimens of at least 20 kg, 20-30 carp over 25 kg and seven carp weighing more than 30 kg. The current record stands at 32kg carp!

Fishing tackle
The following equipment is available for hire (subject to availability):
– Unhooking mat, sling, and landing net
– Rubber boat with electric motor and battery