Fishing

Fishing is possible directly at our campsite on the Lipno I reservoir. The best spots for anglers are pitches by the water in sector B (especially B59–B67).

Please note that in front of the pitches in zone A there is a pebble beach intended for swimming and recreation. For safety reasons, fishing is not allowed here.

In order for fishing to be legal, the conditions set by Czech legislation must be met. Having your own equipment is not sufficient – every angler must have the required permits.

What permits do I need

For fishing in the Czech Republic, two things are always required:

• fishing license (authorization to fish)
• fishing permit (for a specific fishing area – Lipno I)

Without these documents, fishing is not allowed.

Czech visitors

What do I need:

• valid fishing license
• valid fishing permit (e.g. South Bohemian regional union)

Where to get the permit:

• OTRE Agency Frymburk https://www.otre.cz/de/aktivitäten-lipno-stausee/Angelnschein

Approximate prices:

• daily permit: approx. 800–1.200 CZK
• weekly permit: approx. 2.000–3.000 CZK

(Exact prices may vary according to the current price list of the fishing association.)

Foreign visitors

Important:
Foreign fishing licenses are not recognized in the Czech Republic. Every visitor must have a Czech fishing license.

Procedure:

1. obtaining a Czech fishing license
   • issued by the municipal office (nearest: Horní Planá) https://www.horniplana.cz/urad/
   • for issuing a 30-day license you need: passport or other ID, completed application (available at the Horní Planá municipal office, Náměstí 54, 382 26 Horní Planá)
   • short-term fishing license (30 days) costs 200 CZK
2. purchase of a fishing permit
   • OTRE Agency Frymburk https://www.otre.cz/de/aktivitäten-lipno-stausee/Angelnschein
   • fishing permit (daily / weekly) costs approx. 1.200-3.000 CZK depending on type

Important information

• the angler must follow fishing regulations (fish size limits, closed seasons, daily catch limits)
• rules overview: https://www.rybsvaz.cz/karta-reviru/-/421200-vltava-30-32-udolni-nadrz-lipno?datum=2026-03-22
• all documents must be presented during inspection
• inspections are carried out by the fishing guard

Penalties for fishing without permits

Fishing without a valid fishing license or permit is considered an offence.

Possible consequences:

• fine (usually up to several thousand CZK)
• confiscation of fishing equipment
• fishing ban
• in serious cases, it may be treated as a criminal offence

Notice

Camping Lipno Modřín provides facilities for anglers but does not issue fishing permits. Each guest is responsible for obtaining the required permits themselves.