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Set in Łódź voivodeship, Zalew Bugaj covers 7.0 hectares and is open to anglers with a valid PZW district permit. Species present include pike, perch, carp, bream, roach, tench.
Night fishing is allowed at Zalew Bugaj, which makes it a popular choice for UK specimen carp anglers who prefer extended sessions.
Zalew Bugaj is approximately 773 miles from Calais. UK anglers typically cross via the Channel Tunnel or P&O Calais ferry, then drive through Belgium and Germany — allow two full days of travel.
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.
Zalew Bugaj holds pike, perch, carp, bream, roach, tench.
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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. Zalew Bugaj is approximately 773 miles from Calais — allow 15 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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