Do you love fishing but aren't quite familiar with stocked locations? Kyivmaps has gathered a list of the top fishing spots in Kyiv and the Kyiv region and is ready to share them in this article.
Fishing: Main Rules and Important Nuances
When preparing for fishing, don't forget about the rules established in the Law of Ukraine "On Fisheries, Commercial Fishing, and Protection of Aquatic Biological Resources" and other regulatory acts.
We would like to remind you that it is important to know the following from the provided information. Firstly, remember the catch limits that are currently in effect: by law, you can catch 5 kilograms of fish in paid waters and 3 kilograms in those open to the public. Secondly, fishing is prohibited in certain places and during specific periods.
In particular, you can fish for free and without any special documents or permits in Kyiv and the Kyiv region in any water body of general use. These include lakes, ponds, flooded quarries, and reservoirs. The exception to these rules concerns protected natural areas. If it comes to special water use areas, you must obtain a permit in advance and pay for it.
Free Fishing in Kyiv
There are many places in the capital where you can fish for free. A classic option is the Dnipro River, specifically in locations like: along Rusanivska Embankment; in the Venetian Strait; in Matviivska Bay; from the metro bridge; near Severny Bridge. Another popular spot among avid fishermen is Domanya Bay in Troieshchyna.
Paid Fishing Near Kyiv: Top Locations
Suburban Complex "Marakuya"
The main feature of this location is fishing in an artificial, small but very picturesque lake. Simply being here is a special kind of pleasure. Around the lake, there are gazebos for fishermen, and on the opposite shore, there are cozy two-story houses with terraces on the water. In the middle of the lake, there is a fountain.
In the "Marakuya" Lake, you can catch carp. You can bring all the necessary fishing gear with you, or if not, bait, a landing net, and fishing rods will be provided on-site. You can take your catch with you or clean and cook it right here, either on an open fire or in the kitchen.
The complex operates from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM. If you plan to fish in the morning, we recommend renting a house so that you can head to the lake at a time that suits you.
- Rental of fishing gear: 200 UAH/hour, minimum for 2 hours.
- Cleaning and cooking the catch by a chef: 200 UAH/kg
- Waterfront gazebo for 6 people: 3000 UAH/day
- Waterfront house for 2 people: 4000 UAH/day
- Address: Kyiv Region, Pidhirtsi village, Stolichne Highway, 11 (Novoobukhivska Highway, 27 km).
Family Fishing Center "Bili Kameni"
This well-known location to many fishermen is situated near the "Vydubychi" metro station. "Bili Kameni" is the place to visit for fish like sturgeon, pike, carp, silver carp, catfish, and perch. It is worth noting that you can even catch the elusive trout in this family fishing center.
- Address: Promyslova Street.
- Price: From 300 UAH for half a weekday.
Family Fishing Center "White Stones"
Str. Industrial, 4, metro Vydubichi
"Fortune Fishing"
This location, situated near Galerna Bay in the Korchuvate residential area, has two ponds. In the Karasivyi Pond, you can catch crucian carp and carp. In the main pond, you have the chance to catch sturgeon, trout, pike perch, sterlet, catfish, and beluga.
"Fortune Fishing" operates three days a week: on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. On other days, you can also fish by making prior arrangements with the owners. In the autumn and winter, the working hours of "Fortune Fishing" are from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
- Address: Naberezhna Korchuvatska Street, 29.
- Cost: 250 UAH for the entry ticket, with a 50% discount for birthday celebrants. The ticket price does not include the catch.
Fish Park "Zabir'ya"
Located 20 kilometers from Kyiv, the "Zabir'ya" leisure complex offers a perfect time in nature. Fishing is available here year-round. The park offers anglers a cascade of fish breeding ponds. Currently, it is an ideal location for perch fishing.
Fishing is permitted from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
- Cost: From 300 UAH on weekdays and from 350 UAH on weekends.
- Address: Kyiv Region, Zabir'ya village, Averkia Honcharenka Street, 4.
Oshytky Liman and Ebisu Pond
The Oshytky Liman and the small Ebisu Pond are well-known to most avid fishermen. Here, you can catch sturgeon, pike, pike perch, perch, catfish, tench, white amur, silver carp, paddlefish, and crucian carp. Moreover, the recreation base with the same name "Ebisu" offers excellent conditions not only for fishing but also for a full-fledged rest surrounded by natural beauty.
- Cost: From 200 UAH (from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM or from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM).
- Address: Kyiv Region, Vyshhorod District, Oshytky Street, 1.
Rest Base "Poplavok"
Another place where you can combine complete relaxation and recreation by the water with fishing. The "Poplavok" base is located 70 kilometers from Kyiv, in the village of Verem'ya, near a cascade of lakes on the Bobrytsya River. That's why we recommend staying here for a few days: fishing for carp, crucian carp, pike perch, or catfish, enjoying shashlik, relaxing in the sauna, swimming in the pool, and playing volleyball, tennis, or billiards.
- Cost: From 400 UAH per day.
- Address: Kyiv Region, Verem'ya village, Luky Dubovogo Street, 102.
Fishing Farm "Gloriya Fishing"
The "Gloriya Fishing" fish farm offers fishing this autumn and winter. You can find it in the village of Poroskoten, 50 kilometers from Kyiv.
In the local lake, you can catch many types of fish, including predatory species like pike perch, perch, or pike, as well as crucian carp, carp, and roach.
- Cost: From 150 to 500 UAH per day.
- Address: Kyiv Region, Poroskoten village, Gloriya Lake.
Fishing Club "Goldfish"
In Poroskoten, you can find the GoldFishClub fishing club, which also offers paid fishing all year round. To fish at this location, you must join the club, pay the membership fee, and promote responsible fishing.
GoldFishClub has two lakes. One (upper) is for trophy and sport fishing, while the other (lower) is for recreational fishing.
- Cost: Upper lake — 600 UAH per day; Lower lake — 450 UAH per day.
- Location: Kyiv Region, Poroskoten village, Lisova Street, 2.
Fishing Base "Rybackyi Kordon"
The body of water at this base is a flooded quarry that has been cleaned, stocked with fish, and equipped with comfortable bridges. If you enjoy convenience in everything, you'll definitely appreciate the rod holders, benches for waiting for the bite, and gazebos.
At the base, they can also clean the fish you catch, rent out kitchenware, sell firewood and spices for cooking fish soup. If you don't plan to cook, be sure to visit the on-site cafe, where you can enjoy borscht, schnitzels, salads, pancakes, and dumplings.
- Cost: 400 UAH (catch limit — 3 kg).
- Address: Kyiv Region, Fastiv District, Yarosivka village.
Mykhailyna Lake in Horbovychi Village
Surrounded by forest, Mykhailyna Lake in Horbovychi village is fed by springs and a stream, which is a left tributary of the Irpin River. Here, you can fish from the shore or use wooden platforms with seating.
What kind of fish can you catch? Trout, paddlefish, pike, pike perch, perch, catfish, crucian carp, carp, redfin, tench, white amur, and silver carp.
- Cost: 600 UAH per day.
- Address: Kyiv Region, Horbovychi village.
Attention: Where Fishing is Prohibited in Kyiv and the Kyiv Region
As of November 1st, fishing is prohibited in wintering pits. The list and boundaries of these areas are approved annually by the fish protection authorities or inspections. You can view the lists and maps of wintering pits across various regions on the State Fishery Agency of Ukraine’s website. For violations and being caught in the act, the fisherman must pay a fine (680 UAH) and compensation for the value of the catch.
Outside of prohibited zones, fishing is allowed. However, you must use winter fishing rods with vertical jigs, mormyshkas, baited and live bait gear with hooks no larger than size 10. The number of hooks per fishing trip should not exceed five in public water bodies and no more than ten in paid fishing locations.
As a reminder, we previously shared a post about TOP Kyiv spots offering warming soups.
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