Serbia’s hunting grounds are rich and rivers abound in fish offering a unique adventure in a hunting and fishing paradise.
Serbia is a true fishing and hunting paradise for all those who won’t leave on holiday without a fishing rod or a hunting gun and a desire to catch the next trophy, with necessary permits of course. Rivers of Serbia are rich with all kinds of fish, while mountains, forests and meadows abound in wildlife. Try your luck at some of the annual competitions organized in Serbia.
Fishermen and hunters from around the world can find here rich hunting grounds and rivers abounding in fish. Agencies specialized for this kind of tourism can make your stay more pleasant by organizing your entire vacation and finding you an appropriate accommodation just near the hunting ground or fishing location.
Hunting grounds in Serbia have long tradition and are considered to be among the best in Europe, which is proved by the number of visits each year. The most famous hunting grounds in Serbia are: Deliblato sands, Karađorđevo, Golija, Crni Lug, Deli Jovan, Stara planina, Zlotske šume (Zlot forests)…
Special permits, issued by the Hunting Association of Serbia, are necessary, while the determined fee is paid for the caught game. Mostly wild geese, ducks, pigeons, partridges, pheasant, deer, chamois, rabbits, fox are hunted. The braver ones can try big game hunting: wild boar, bear, wolf, wild cat or jackal.
Passionate fishermen will be overwhelmed by the rivers abounding in different kinds of fish, mostly indigenous species. The best are perch, trout, sturgeon, catfish, carp, pike… Fishing area is divided into 25 zones, among which rivers in Zlatibor area, rivers in Vojvodina and rivers around Timok are best known. You can also try your luck at lakes – Vlasina, Perućac, Carska Bara (Imperial pond)… Untouched nature, peace and quiet still found here make these places particularly attractive.
There are around 400 organizations and sport fishing clubs that can issue all necessary permits. Each permit also includes information such as regulations i.e. length of the fish, closed seasons, spawning time, allowed equipment and ways of fishing.
After you have got all the permits, you just have to take your gun or fishing rod and head for your destination dreaming of the next trophy.
