Iannis Lake is an artificial reservoir with a symmetrical rectangular shape, which is designed to give carp anglers equal opportunities in terms of depths and structures, as well as in terms of fishing distances.
In the beginning the lake was overstocked with carp and could be classed as a “runs water”. Since it was dug from scratch, the lake’s ecosystem could not provide enough natural food for the large carp population. The fish were fed pellets which proved to be beneficial. Gradually, as the carp grew in size, the fish stock was reduced. In a few years, the lake started to have its own natural food sources, and the pellet-based feeding programme was reduced.
Iannis is no longer an easy water. The carp stock is smaller, the angling pressure is higher, and carp are bigger and harder to catch. The lake can be described as medium difficulty even though is has an impressive population of over 2000 carp, many of them really big.
The weather can sometimes be a key factor. For instance windy days are usually more productive than flat calm days. The key however is fishing and baiting accurately, which is why we advise them to try fishing areas at 110-125m where they can cast easier. Being able to bait regularly and accurately is a critical factor. Fishing long distances near the islands can also be a good strategy, but it takes a lot of effort.
During the cold season when the water temperature drops below 12-14 degrees, the deepest areas of the lake (which are 40-90m from the bank) will often produce the biggest carp.
