Rules 2027

1. FISHING METHOD

Fishing at Lake Iannis is permitted exclusively using a bait boat system, with the use of a boat or bait boat.

Fishing is conducted exclusively on a Catch & Release basis.

The retention of any species of fish is strictly prohibited.

2. SESSION DURATION

During the SEASON and OFF-SEASON periods, the duration of a fishing session is 7 days.

During the COLD PERIOD, the minimum duration of a fishing session is 3 days.

On the day the session begins, access to the fishing peg is permitted from 3:00 PM. At the end of the session, the fishing peg must be vacated no later than 11:00 AM.

The lake is closed from June 12 to August 7.

3. PRICING SYSTEM

During the SEASON and OFF-SEASON periods, fees apply exclusively to 7-day fishing sessions.

During the COLD PERIOD, the minimum booking period is 3 days, with the possibility of booking sessions of 4, 5, 6 or 7 days.

4. BOOKING SYSTEM

During the SEASON and OFF-SEASON periods, bookings are exclusively for 7-day sessions, from Saturday to Saturday.

During the COLD PERIOD, bookings can be made for sessions of a minimum of 3 days and a maximum of 7 days.

Booking payment is made as follows:

• 50% of the total amount is payable at the time of booking;
• the remaining 50% must be paid no later than 30 days before the start of the fishing session.

5. NUMBER OF RODS

One or more anglers may fish from a single fishing peg.

The rate varies depending on the number of rods used: 4 or 6 rods per peg.

6. FISHING PEG FACILITIES

(a) Each fishing peg is equipped with a 4 x 4 m cabin, featuring:

• 2 beds with mattresses and disposable bed linen;
• table;
• electrical outlets, with a maximum available power of 1 kW;
• mini fridge;
• Wi-Fi;
• air conditioning.

(b) At each fishing peg, the lake management provides anglers free of charge with the following equipment:

• unhooking mat;
• 2 fish care slings;
• weighing system.

(c) In the event that equipment provided by the management is damaged due to improper use, the following replacement costs will be charged:

• unhooking mat – 800 RON;
• fish care sling – 400 RON.

(d) Anglers may use their own unhooking mats and fish care slings, provided that they are disinfected upon arrival at the lake, in the parking area. The use of personal equipment without prior disinfection is prohibited.

(e) If an angler’s landing net does not meet the requirements specified in these regulations, a complete landing net may be rented from the lake management at a rate of 10 RON/day. A deposit will be charged, which will be forfeited in the event of damage to the equipment.

(f) The cabin is intended to accommodate a maximum of 2 people. If more than 2 anglers are staying at the fishing peg, the additional persons must use their own tent.

7. ACCESS TO THE LAKE

(a) Upon arrival at the lake, before proceeding to the fishing peg, anglers are required to report to the management office for registration and familiarization with the Lake Iannis regulations.

(b) At the beginning of the fishing session, the vehicle may be brought to the fishing peg exclusively for unloading equipment. Once unloading is complete, the vehicle must be moved to the designated parking area next to the management building, where it must remain for the entire duration of the fishing session. Trailers may remain in the parking area assigned to the fishing peg.

(c) At the end of the fishing session, vehicles may be brought to the fishing peg for loading equipment only after all rods have been removed from the water. Driving within the lake premises outside of these situations is permitted only with the approval of the management.

(d) The lake management reserves the right to inspect anglers’ luggage and/or vehicles from the moment they enter the premises until they leave. Refusal to allow an inspection may result in suspension of the right to fish at Lake Iannis and cancellation of future bookings.

(e) Access to and exit from the lake premises are permitted, for both customers and visitors, only between sunrise and sunset. Visitors may remain at the lake overnight only with the approval of the management. Visitors’ vehicles may not be brought to the fishing pegs and must remain in the designated parking area next to the management building throughout the duration of the visit.

(f) The maximum permitted speed for vehicles within the Lake Iannis premises is 15 km/h.

8. FISHING EQUIPMENT

(a) Fishing is permitted only with equipment specifically designed for carp fishing. Feeder fishing equipment or equipment intended for other fishing styles is not permitted. The landing net must have a minimum opening of 1 metre and be fitted with fine mesh. Each fishing peg must have at least two compliant landing nets. Landing nets must be disinfected upon arrival at the lake, in the parking area. Inflatable or fibreglass boats used on the lake must be suitable for fishing and provide appropriate safety and stability. The management reserves the right to prohibit the use of any boat considered unsuitable.

(b) The main line must be monofilament (nylon or fluorocarbon) with a minimum diameter of 0.40 mm. The use of braided line as the main line is prohibited. The use of a leader is not mandatory, as the lake does not normally contain areas with snags or abrasive surfaces. If a main line with a diameter of less than 0.40 mm is found to be in use, fishing will be suspended until the non-compliance is rectified.

(c) The use of a minimum 70 cm section of leadcore or anti-tangle tubing is mandatory for fish protection.

(d) Playing the fish must be carried out exclusively from the fishing peg. Playing a fish from the boat is permitted only if the fish or main line becomes stuck on an obstacle. In such a situation, the fish must be brought to the bank in the landing net, with the landing net positioned parallel to the boat.

(e) The use of flexible tubular marker buoys that do not pose a risk of snagging the main line is permitted. These may remain in position throughout the fishing session. H-type marker buoys may be used exclusively for locating and temporarily marking fishing spots. Once the fishing spots have been established, they must be removed from the water. Fishing to H-type marker buoys is prohibited due to the risk of the fish becoming entangled in the marker line.

(f) Only tents specifically designed for carp fishing, in green or camouflage colours, are permitted. Gazebos and sun shelters are not permitted.

(g) Anglers are required to have chest waders, which are necessary for photographing catches in the water.

(h) When using an inflatable or fibreglass boat, it is mandatory to use line protection systems (line biters) or to sink the lines using back leads in order to prevent contact with the boat propeller. If non-compliance is identified, fishing will be suspended until the issue is rectified.

(i) The use of a life jacket is mandatory for anyone using an inflatable or fibreglass boat.

9. RIGS

(a) Fishing is permitted exclusively with rigs specifically designed for carp fishing and equipped with a single hook.

(b) The rig must be constructed in such a way that, in the event of the main line breaking, the lead can be released, reducing the risk of the fish being left towing the lead. When using lead-release clips, they must be installed and used in such a way that the lead can be released properly.

The following are prohibited:

• locking the clip in order to prevent the lead from being released;
• using clips or other systems that do not allow the lead to be released properly;
• attaching a swivel or clip above the leadcore or anti-tangle tubing.

(c) Only size 2 to size 4 hooks, specifically designed for carp fishing, are permitted. The use of smaller hooks, including those intended for feeder fishing, is prohibited.

10. BAITS

(a) The following types of bait are permitted:

• boiled or soluble boilies;
• pellets;
• hemp.

(b) The use of any other type of seed is prohibited, regardless of the form in which it is presented or prepared. This prohibition includes, but is not limited to: corn, canned corn, tiger nuts, crushed tiger nuts, wheat and other seeds or seed-based mixtures. Hemp is the only exception.

(c) Fishing with live bait is permitted exclusively during the COLD PERIOD, when the water temperature remains consistently below 12°C. Live bait may only be used on the hook or in a bait bag. Feeding with live bait is prohibited.

11. FISH PROTECTION

(a) Rods must be supervised at all times. An angler must be present at the fishing peg or within a maximum distance of 50 metres from it throughout the entire fishing session. If only one angler is present at the fishing peg and leaves the area, all rods must be removed from the water. Leaving rods unattended is prohibited.

(b) All caught fish must be handled exclusively in the designated metal-grid areas above the water.

(c) Fish must be weighed exclusively using the fish care sling, after removing the landing net mesh.

(d) Between 07:00 and 21:00, if the weight indicated by the weighing system exceeds 24.5 kg including the sling (22 kg net weight), the angler must immediately contact the management. The fish must not be taken onto the bank and must be kept safely in the landing net or transferred, together with the landing net mesh, into the sling until the management staff arrive.

(e) Between 21:00 and 07:00, the obligation to contact the management applies to fish exceeding 26.5 kg including the sling (24 kg net weight).

(f) If, based on its size, it is obvious that the fish exceeds the applicable weight threshold for the relevant time period, the angler must not weigh it. The management must be contacted directly, and the fish must be kept safely until the management staff arrive.

(g) Official weighing and photography of carp shall only be carried out in the presence of management staff for fish exceeding the following thresholds:

07:00–21:00: over 22 kg net (24.5 kg including the sling);

21:00–07:00: over 24 kg net (26.5 kg including the sling).

Photographs of carp, regardless of weight, time of day or period of the year, must be taken exclusively in the water.

12. OTHER MATTERS

(a) Smoking and cooking are prohibited inside the cabins.

(b) The cabin, fishing peg, camping area, sanitary facilities and showers must be kept clean throughout the entire fishing session.

(c) Fishing while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs is prohibited. Throughout their stay, anglers and their companions must behave in a civilized manner and must not disturb other customers at the lake.

(d) Swimming in the lake is prohibited.

(e) Lighting fires directly on the ground is prohibited. Barbecue grills with legs are permitted. Charcoal produced from the use of the barbecue may only be disposed of after it has been completely extinguished.

(f) In accordance with environmental protection regulations, waste must be collected separately as follows:

• PET / plastic / metal -> household waste bag;
• glass -> waste container;
• residual waste (food scraps, biodegradable waste, catering packaging, etc.) -> raffia sack.

The lake management provides anglers with the bags required for selective waste collection. If waste is not separated according to the instructions, a “Unsorted Residual Waste” fee of 10 RON/bag will be charged. To prevent the appearance and proliferation of rodents, food waste may only be stored in the designated bag.

(g) Used cooking oil must be stored in hermetically sealed containers and transported by the angler to an authorized collection point. Lake Iannis management does not provide collection services for used cooking oil.

(h) In the event of storms with lightning, fishing must be suspended immediately.

13. PENALTIES

(a) Serious violations. Failure to comply with provisions considered essential for fish protection, personal safety and the fundamental rules of Lake Iannis will result in the cancellation of all bookings made after the date on which the violation is identified and suspension of the right to fish at Lake Iannis.

The following violations are considered serious:

• Art. 1 – retaining fish;
• Art. 5 – exceeding the permitted number of rods;
• Art. 7(d) – refusing inspection of luggage/vehicle;
• Art. 10(a)-(c) – violation of the bait regulations;
• Art. 11(d)-(f) – violation of the procedures concerning weighing, notifying management and photographing catches;
• Art. 12(c) – fishing while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs.

(b) Violations subject to penalty points. Failure to comply with the provisions listed below will result in one penalty point being awarded for each violation identified:

• Art. 6(d);
• Art. 7(b), 7(c), 7(f);
• Art. 8(a), 8(c), 8(h), 8(i);
• Art. 11(a), 11(c), 11(g).

Upon reaching 5 penalty points, all bookings made after the date on which the latest violation was identified will be cancelled.

(c) For failure to comply with any other provisions of the regulations, the management may require the situation to be rectified immediately and, depending on the seriousness or repeated nature of the violation, may impose a penalty point or terminate the fishing session.

SAFETY NOTICE

Anglers and visitors are required to comply with these regulations and to use the facilities, equipment and areas provided by Lake Iannis management appropriately.

Each person is responsible for their own conduct and for complying with safety rules while on the lake premises.

Lake Iannis management accepts no responsibility for incidents or accidents resulting from failure to comply with these regulations, improper use of equipment or reckless behaviour by persons on the premises.

UNFORESEEN SITUATIONS

Situations not expressly covered by these regulations will be resolved by Lake Iannis management. Decisions made by management to resolve such situations shall be binding on all persons present on the lake premises.