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Átjáró-tó Fishing Guide

Győr-Moson-Sopron · Hungary · Lake · 2.1 ha
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Győr-Moson-Sopron Lake 2.1 ha Boats: Electric only 705 mi from Calais Hungary

About Átjáró-tó

Átjáró-tó is a modest lake in Győr-Moson-Sopron county, popular with local and visiting anglers for its accessible coarse fishing. The water holds carp, pike and crucian carp; entry requires standard state ticket and territorial permit.

Located in the Hungarian countryside, Átjáró-tó is a lake in Győr-Moson-Sopron county, covering 2.1 ha,. The water holds carp, pike, crucian carp.

Átjáró-tó is one of the many productive still waters accessible through Hungary's HORINFO permit system. The lake is managed by a local angling association whose territorial permit must be purchased alongside the state fishing licence.

The catch log requirement is strictly enforced in Hungary. Every catch must be recorded with the exact time, location, and weight before the fish is returned or retained. Logs are inspected by fish wardens (horgászőr) and must be submitted within 30 days of ticket expiry.

Type
Lake
County
Győr-Moson-Sopron
Country
Hungary
Area
2.1 ha
Night Fishing
Partial
Boats
check locally
From Calais
705 mi

Fish Species in Átjáró-tó

Átjáró-tó holds carp, pike, crucian carp. A productive Hungarian freshwater fishery.

A state ticket (állami horgászjegy) and territorial permit (területi jegy) are required. Both available at horgaszjegy.hu. A catch log (fogási napló) must be completed for every catch.

carppikecrucian carp

Fishing Techniques at Átjáró-tó

Recommended methods for the species found at Átjáró-tó:

General Coarse Fishing

Hungarian still waters respond well to classic continental tactics. Method feeder fishing with fishmeal-based groundbait and pellet hook baits produces reliable sport. Float fishing with maggot, sweetcorn or worm over groundbait works well in the margins. Pre-bait a swim the evening before for best results with bream, roach and tench.

Best Times to Fish Átjáró-tó

Hungarian waters fish well year-round, with each season offering distinct opportunities:

Spring
Mar–May

Water temperatures rise and fish become more active after winter. Carp begin spawning from late April — respect spawning fish and move swims if needed. Zander and pike feed aggressively. The Tisza mayfly hatch (tiszavirágzás) is a spectacular natural event in May–June.

Summer
Jun–Aug

Peak season for surface and margin carp fishing. Catfish are at their most active in warm nights. Night fishing is permitted on most waters with mandatory lighting. Avoid the hottest midday hours — dawn and dusk sessions produce the best results.

Autumn
Sep–Nov

Prime time for specimen carp, catfish and zander. Fish feed hard before winter. Lure fishing for pike and zander is excellent in cooling water. The catch log must be submitted within 30 days of ticket expiry — plan ahead if your ticket ends in autumn.

Winter
Dec–Feb

Fishing slows but dedicated anglers target catfish on deadbaits in deep holes, and zander on slow-jigged lures. Ice fishing is traditional on some frozen oxbow lakes — always confirm ice thickness and local rules before walking on ice.

Hungarian Fishing Licence

Two permits are required: a state fishing ticket (állami horgászjegy) and a territorial permit (területi jegy) for Átjáró-tó specifically. Both can be purchased online at horgaszjegy.hu.

Tourist state ticket: ~€9 / 90 days / 1 rod. Standard annual ticket: 2 rods. A catch log (fogási napló) is mandatory — record time (to the minute), location, species and weight for every catch. Submit within 30 days of ticket expiry. The HORGÁSZ app supports digital recording. Fines up to 500,000 HUF (~€1,280) for fishing without documentation.

Night fishing requires continuous lighting throughout the session. Carry printed or digital copies of this water's local fishing rules (helyi horgászrend) while fishing.

Getting to Hungary from the UK

Hungary is a long journey from the UK — most dedicated carp and catfish anglers drive via the Channel Tunnel (Folkestone–Calais, ~35 min) then east through Belgium, Germany and Austria into Hungary. Flying to Budapest is faster and budget flights are available from major UK airports.

✈ Fly to BudapestMultiple UK airports · ~2.5 hrs · Hire car for Balaton and river venues
🚂 Channel TunnelFolkestone → Calais · ~35 min · Then ~18–20 hrs drive via Germany and Austria

Hungarian fishing requires a national State Fishing Licence (Állami horgászjegy), plus a water-specific permit for most venues. Both can be purchased online through the HORINFO system or from local fishing shops. Tourist day/week tickets are available for many popular waters. Always carry your licence while fishing.

Best Time to Fish in Hungary

Hungary is one of Europe's best catfish and carp destinations. Lake Balaton is the crown jewel — carp fishing peaks from May through October, with June–August producing the most consistent sport. Wels catfish on the Tisza and Danube rivers are most active from June through September, with the biggest fish caught in the warmest months. Pike and perch are at their best in autumn (September–November) and early spring (February–April) when water temperatures drop. Zander fishing on the major rivers is excellent from October through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

Planning Your Trip to Átjáró-tó

Before fishing Átjáró-tó, purchase your state fishing ticket and territorial permit at horgaszjegy.hu. The HORINFO system covers most Hungarian waters and the process is entirely online. Permits are issued digitally and can be shown on a smartphone.

Hungary is approximately 705 miles from Calais — typically a 14–16 hour drive or overnight ferry + drive via Calais. The road network is excellent and many venues have fishing platforms and basic facilities.

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