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A river in Silesia voivodeship, Poland, the Iłownica is open to foreign visitors holding a PZW permit and valid photo ID. The water holds pike, perch, carp, roach, bream.
Night fishing is allowed at Iłownica, which makes it a popular choice for UK specimen carp anglers who prefer extended sessions.
At 753 miles from Calais, Iłownica is a full road-trip destination for UK anglers. Most use the Channel Tunnel (Folkestone–Calais) or P&O Dover–Calais, then drive east through Belgium and Germany.
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 rivers from the bank under PZW rules. Trout and grayling mountain rivers are restricted to dawn–dusk.
Iłownica holds pike, perch, carp, roach, bream.
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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. Iłownica is approximately 753 miles from Calais — allow 14 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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