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The Kasztanowy is a public public reservoir in Opole, accessible to visiting anglers holding a PZW district permit. Species present include pike, bream, perch, roach, carp.
Night fishing is permitted at Kasztanowy — always confirm specific conditions on your PZW permit before fishing after dark.
Kasztanowy is approximately 678 miles from Calais — reachable in around 13 hours of driving for UK anglers using the Channel Tunnel or P&O Calais ferry.
No national angling card required — foreign visitors need only valid photo ID. Purchase a PZW water-specific permit (zezwolenie) for this venue online at wedkarz.pzw.pl, from a local PZW district office, or at a nearby tackle shop.
Typical costs: 1-day ~€18 · 7-day ~€45 · Annual ~€90–120. Night fishing is generally permitted on Polish lowland lakes from the bank. Bivvy camping (biwakowanie) is explicitly recognised in PZW rules.
Kasztanowy holds pike, bream, perch, roach, carp.
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Most UK anglers drive to Poland via the Channel Tunnel (Folkestone–Calais, ~35 min crossing) or P&O Ferries (Dover–Calais, ~90 min), then continue east through Belgium and Germany. Kasztanowy is approximately 678 miles from Calais — allow 13 hours of driving.
All anglers must carry a valid PZW district permit (zezwolenie) for their venue. Buy online at wedkarz.pzw.pl before you travel. Bring valid photo ID — no Polish national angling card is required for foreign visitors.
Poland's main coarse fishing season runs year-round for most species on PZW-managed waters, though specific waters may have seasonal restrictions noted on the permit. Coarse fishing for pike and perch can be excellent in winter on larger Polish lakes, while warmer months bring more active bream, roach and tench. Summer evenings are often the most productive session window.
Water temperatures in Poland drop significantly from November through March — plan accordingly if travelling from the UK during winter months. Spring thaw (March–April) can make access to riverbank venues difficult in low-lying areas.
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