Pike Special at Žíšov
a sport-fishing pond dedicated to trophy pike
A sport-fishing pond in the peace of private countryside near Žíšov, dedicated to fishing for trophy pike — the ideal place for anglers looking for relaxation as well as a good dose of adrenaline.
Typical pike here measure 70–120 cm, and breaking the magic 1-metre mark is a dream that can really come true. The average depth of the pond is around 2 metres, which creates ideal conditions for the fish to grow naturally and stay in top condition.
Trophy pike as standard
Big fish are not the exception on this water — they are the reality. Typical pike measure 70–120 cm, and breaking the 1-metre mark is a dream that can come true.
Catch & release — respect for the water and the fish
The water is run strictly as catch & release. It suits experienced and beginner anglers alike, as well as children accompanied by adults. Parking is right on the pond's dam.
A water ready for ice-hole fishing
Silence, frosty air, ice underfoot — and suddenly a brutal take. Landing a metre-long pike through the ice is an experience you never forget.
Pike water on video
Two minutes by the water — see what the Pike Special at Žíšov looks like before you arrive.
Through the eyes of our anglers
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A reel from our anglers on Instagram
Prices at Pike Special at Žíšov
The booking calendar works out the price of your whole stay — choose your dates, fishing swim and number of anglers and you'll see the total straight away.
Show available dates →Rules at Pike Special at Žíšov
- This water is fished strictly catch & release.
- A maximum of 1 lure rod per angler is allowed.
- The minimum line diameter is 0.30 mm, or braid with a minimum diameter of 0.13 mm.
- Every angler must use a tungsten or steel leader at least 50 cm long with a breaking strain of 8 kg, or fluorocarbon with a diameter of at least 0.80 mm.
- Only lures fitted with a single hook are allowed.
- Lures with treble hooks of any kind are prohibited.
- When playing a fish, get it out of the water as gently as possible.
- When handling a caught pike, use a landing net and an unhooking mat (minimum landing net size 70 cm).
- Dragging a pike along the bank or harming it in any other way is prohibited.
- Keep your fishing spot as tidy as possible.
- When you finish fishing, leave the spot in the same state you found it.
- A rubbish bag is available on the dam.
- Fires may only be lit in designated places.
- Keep a safe distance from other anglers and respect the privacy of their fishing spots.
Ice-hole fishing — winter season
Before starting to fish, every angler must read these rules and follow them in full.
- You go onto the ice entirely at your own risk.
- The recommended minimum ice thickness is 12–15 cm — the water manager decides.
- Move slowly; do not run or jump on the ice.
- Children only when accompanied by an adult and at their own risk.
- A maximum of 1 rod per person.
- Single hooks only (barbless preferred).
- A steel or tungsten leader is mandatory when fishing with a live bait fish.
- Pike are fished strictly catch & release.
- Every pike must be returned to the water immediately and gently.
- Only the water manager may drill holes.
- Enlarging holes to dangerous sizes is prohibited.
- Bookings for the winter season work the same way as in summer — through the calendar.
- The current state of the ice and whether the water can be fished is decided by the water manager.
- In bad weather the water manager may cancel ice-hole fishing or switch to fishing from the jetties.
From dawn to dusk
Fishing is permitted strictly from dawn to dusk. The exact times vary by month.
| Month | Dawn (from) | Dusk (until) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| April | 6:15 | 20:15 | Spring lure fishing, active pike |
| May | 5:15 | 20:55 | Excellent activity, warm water |
| June | 4:50 | 21:20 | Longest days, morning and evening takes |
| July | 5:05 | 21:10 | Hot — activity in the morning and towards evening |
| August | 5:40 | 20:30 | Days gradually getting shorter |
| September | 6:20 | 19:30 | Great autumn pike activity |
| October | 7:05 | 18:20 | Autumn feeding spree — pike at peak activity |
| November | 7:30 | 17:30 | Autumn feeding spree — pike at peak activity |
| December | 7:30 | 17:00 | Autumn feeding spree — pike at peak activity |
| January – March | — | — | Ice-hole fishing expected |
Facilities right by the water
There are four jetties to fish from. A maximum of 4 anglers can fish the water at the same time, and parking is conveniently right on the pond's dam.
There are 4 jetties on the pond, which every angler with a booking for that day may fish from. You can also fish away from the jetties, but please respect the other anglers.
Fishing is permitted from dawn to dusk. No night fishing.
Pike water — 4 jetties
The jetties are not separate exclusive pitches — you book a number of anglers against the capacity of the water.
Arrival and departure
Day fishing — fishing is allowed from dawn to dusk depending on the month (see the fishing times table).
No overnight stays: night fishing is not allowed, the water must be left after dusk.
Parking is right on the pond's dam. Please contact the water manager before you arrive.
Location of the water
The Pike Special is in Žíšov, in the quiet South Bohemian countryside. Convenient parking right on the pond's dam.
Want to fish here?
Pick a free date and fishing swim in this water's booking calendar. Need advice? Give us a call.