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Pelagicevo – Bosnia Rules and general information

Pelagicevo Lake:

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1. Rules

Anglers must leave their spot and pack up by 11 AM on Saturday.
Arrival at the lake is possible from 8 AM to 6 PM.
All exceptions must be agreed upon in advance.
We require a deposit of €50 for the carp care equipment, which will be returned at the end of the week when the equipment is brought back undamaged.

Each angler may use a maximum of 3 rods at a time (4 rods are allowed with an exclusive booking).
Zig rigs are not allowed
Peanuts, groundbait, and extra liquids are not allowed. Only corn purchased at the lake may be used. Tiger nuts are allowed as hook bait. Boilies, pellets, sweet corn, and hemp are allowed.
Bait boats are allowed. Crossing the marker line with a bait boat is not allowed. You must always have the lights of the bait boat on at night.
All hooks must have a micro barb; bent hooks are not allowed. Hook sizes #2-6 are allowed.
Minimum mainline thickness 0.35 mm. Use of braided line as mainline, shock leader, or snag leaders is not allowed (except for a marker or spod). TAPERED MONO LEADER, MAINLINE SHOCK LEADER, or FLUOROCARBON SHOCK LEADER are not allowed.
Maximum lead weight is 120 grams (top lead is not allowed).
Grass carp and common carp must be returned immediately. It is not allowed to use a weigh sling to retain carp overnight. Carp sacks are not allowed.
When taking photos, the fish must be positioned above the unhooking mat. You must take photos while kneeling or squatting. Standing while taking photos with the fish is not allowed. Maximum allowed time for taking photos is 3 minutes. Photos and videos with carp over 25 kg only in the water. All fish must be weighed and photographed as close to the water as possible. Carrying fish around is not allowed. In case of catching carp over 20 kg, please take photos of the fish from both sides. It would be greatly appreciated if you could send us photos of the fish with exact weight.
The responsible use of a coating or tubing is allowed, provided the lead can be easily released and the hooklink has a maximum breaking strain of 15 lbs. The carp must be able to free itself from a coating or tubing relatively easily.
All common carp and grass carp must be removed from the water and returned to the water using a weigh sling.
Only the unhooking mats, landing nets, and weigh slings provided at the lake may be used.
Bailiffs may check your line, hooklink, and bait. If you do not follow any of the rules, you will be asked to leave the lake immediately.
Rods may not be left unattended while fishing.
A life jacket is mandatory (bring your own)
Caught fish remain the property of the venue and must be handled with the utmost care, No kill

Violation of the above rules may result in immediate departure. This can be decided unilaterally by the owner. Follow the rules so that everyone has a fantastic week.

2. General rules

Dogs are allowed but must be kept under control.
A maximum of two non-anglers are allowed per swim.
You cannot go to your fishing spot until the bailiff has provided you with your carp care equipment and catch report form.
Alcohol consumption is permitted in moderation. If we deem that intoxication occurs, you risk immediate removal.
Quiet hours; From 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM, we observe silence. Loud talking and music are not permitted.
Swimming is not allowed.
It is forbidden to have/make fires on the ground.
It is not allowed to leave waste, unused bait, food, or line on the bank – everything must be put in the bin. Leaving bottle caps and cigarette butts on the ground is not allowed.
Open fires are prohibited. You may only use a barbecue or a gas cooker.
Persons who cause damage to property may be held liable for it.
Damaging trees and plants is strictly prohibited.

At all waters mediated by Angling Escapes, you are obliged to bring First Aid/Carp Care and treat the carp with it. All carp remain the property of the venue. Photos taken may be used for publication by the owner and by Angling Escapes.

Neither the manager, the owner, nor Angling Escapes is 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.

3. Useful addresses in the Pelagicevo area

Hospital:

Regional Hospital Medic Plus
M14 1 74480,
Modriča 74480,
Bosnia and Herzegovina
0038753490550

Supermarket:

Carli Supermarket
44°54'18.6"N 18°36'44.0"E
WJ47+32J,
Pelagićevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Supermarket:

Mini Market
44°54'22.8"N 18°36'43.2"E
WJ46+JQG, M14.1,
Pelagićevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina