Fishing

Rules for Amateur Fishing in the DNP Waters

A. All water bodies within DNP are considered as special ones.
B. Amateur fishing in the DNP waters is allowed only with a purchased permit and a fishing license.
C. Fishing results have to be registered, and returning of such a register is the condition for obtaining subsequent permits.
D. Generally, the amateur fishing rules by the PZW ( the Polish Fishing Association) are in place, unless otherwise noted in the detailed rules.
E. The DPN reserves the rights to change the rules for access to certain water bodies, species, fish sizes, and daily limits.

Detailed Rules

1. Fishing is allowed in Drawa river, from lake Dubie South (Adamowo) to Kamienna power-house, from the western bank of Lake Ostrowieckie (from the entrance of Płociczna river to the exit of the canal that’s driving water to Rybałówka), and the north-western bank of Lake Sitno, according to the signs posted in those territories.
2. Under-ice fishing is forbidden.
3. Parking areas and access roads to them are marked throughout the Park; in all other places walking is the only allowed means of transportation.
4. Access to fisheries is only allowed by marked trails, and not allowed in the strict reservation area (marked by a blue line).
5. Fishing is forbidden in the reservation areas.
6. Making bonfires and camping by the rivers and lakes in places not assigned as camping areas are forbidden.
7. Fishing from boats in the Park area is forbidden.
8. Using live fish bait is not allowed.
9. Luring of fish is not allowed.
10. Fishing and walking in the Park area is allowed only during the day.
11.In the event of a fire threat, and after fry stocking, all-year fishing permits may be temporarily suspended, and short-term ones refused.
12. Na całym dopuszczonym odcinku Drawy można stosować przynęty sztuczne, przy czym sztuczne muchy muszą być wykonane na haczykach bezzadziorowych.
13. From the exit of Drawa from Lake Dubie South (Adamowo) to the bridge in Barnimie, plant bait is allowed.
14. The total sum of caught fish from a specific group is 1 per day – salmon, greyling, vimba, barbel, and catfish.
15. In lakes Ostrowieckie and Sitno fishing is allowed only from the existing fishing decks.
16. Wilful building of foot-bridges, decks, and trimming of the bank-side growth are not allowed.
17. Littering is forbidden in the park. Each fisher is responsible for keeping and leaving the fishing spot clean.
18. In lakes Ostrowieckie and Sitno:

• all bait specified in the PZW statute is allowed, except live fish;
• the pike allowance is 50cm and 2 per day;
• there is no limit on the quantity of bream, roach, carp, and eel.

19. Director’s permit is required for organizing each and every public function.
20. Fishing license, valid fishing permit, and fishing register must be shown if requested by the DNP rangers or the Police.
21. Bow fishing in the Park is forbidden.
22. Accompanying dogs must be leashed at all times.
This set of rules starts being valid as it is signed. It replaces the Amateur Fishing Rules in the DPN Waters from 01.02.1993, along with its later changes.

We, the fishermen, are aware of the fact that fishing in a national park is a special privilege and requires strict discipline from the fishermen. We confirm this by respecting all the DNP rules, and taking this pledge:

1. We can fish only in 2 lakes: Sitno and Ostrowieckie, from 1 April to 30 November, and in Drawa from 1 January to 14 March and from 1 July to 31 December, on the Drawa fragment from Lake Dubie South to Kamienna power plant.
2. There are fees for fishing and parking on camp grounds.
3. When fishing, we will use the special docks situated on the west and north/west bank.
4. We are not allowed to lure fish and to use live fish as bait (not in the lakes and not in Drawa).
5. When driving a car, we have to leave it in the marked are and then walk to the fishing spot.
6. We are only allowed to fish in the DPN waters during daytime.
7. While fishing, we must avoid areas marked as reserves (marked with blue rings on the trees).
8. On no account can we make our own fishing spots (we don’t built our own docks or cut any plants at the banks), nor can we build fires if we are not on camping grounds. We certainly don’t litter by the water.
9. We also don’t count on fishing under the ice; those plans can be realized only outside of the Park.
10. Drawa will be abundant for us if we use only artificial bait, and toothless hooks.
11. The best fishing method is NO KILL, but if we want, we can take with us only one specimen from each of these groups: salmon, greyling, vimba, barbel, and catfish.
12. Between Drawno and Barnimie bridge we can also use plant bait, aside from the artificial one.
13. From the lakes we can only take 2 pike of at least 50 cm in length.
14. We can take limitless quantities of bream, roach, carp, and eel.
15. If we notice something special, worthy of attention (posts, feeding grounds of water mammals, or unusual occurrences), or something alarming, we won’t be indifferent, we will notify the park service workers, we will telephone.
16. We conscientiously fill out our fishing register that we acquire while purchasing the fishing permit, and we will return it to the park management (in person or by mail).
17. We shall return to the Park waters not only for fishing adventures, but also to admire the beautiful landscapes, and delight ourselves in the silenie.

We, the fishermen, are aware of the fact that fishing in a national park is a special privilege and requires strict discipline from the fishermen. We confirm this by respecting all the DNP rules, and taking this pledge:

1. We can fish only in 2 lakes: Sitno and Ostrowieckie, from 1 April to 30 November, and in Drawa from 1 January to 14 March and from 1 July to 31 December, on the Drawa fragment from Lake Dubie South to Kamienna power plant.
2. There are fees for fishing and parking on camp grounds.
3. When fishing, we will use the special docks situated on the west and north/west bank.
4. We are not allowed to lure fish and to use live fish as bait (not in the lakes and not in Drawa).
5. When driving a car, we have to leave it in the marked are and then walk to the fishing spot.
6. We are only allowed to fish in the DPN waters during daytime.
7. While fishing, we must avoid areas marked as reserves (marked with blue rings on the trees).
8. On no account can we make our own fishing spots (we don’t built our own docks or cut any plants at the banks), nor can we build fires if we are not on camping grounds. We certainly don’t litter by the water.
9. We also don’t count on fishing under the ice; those plans can be realized only outside of the Park.
10. Drawa will be abundant for us if we use only artificial bait, and toothless hooks.
11. The best fishing method is NO KILL, but if we want, we can take with us only one specimen from each of these groups: salmon, greyling, vimba, barbel, and catfish.
12. Between Drawno and Barnimie bridge we can also use plant bait, aside from the artificial one.
13. From the lakes we can only take 2 pike of at least 50 cm in length.
14. We can take limitless quantities of bream, roach, carp, and eel.
15. If we notice something special, worthy of attention (posts, feeding grounds of water mammals, or unusual occurrences), or something alarming, we won’t be indifferent, we will notify the park service workers, we will telephone.
16. We conscientiously fill out our fishing register that we acquire while purchasing the fishing permit, and we will return it to the park management (in person or by mail).
17. We shall return to the Park waters not only for fishing adventures, but also to admire the beautiful landscapes, and delight ourselves in the silenie.

Fishermen, the well-wishers of the Park

Cennik opłat za wędkowanie w wodach DPN oraz postój samochodów i motocykli na miejscach biwakowania w roku 2011.

• The all–season fishing permit price includes vehicle access and parking in the camping area.
• All-season permit to fish in all above mentioned areas – 350,00 PLN
  
• All-season permit to fish in two of the above mentioned areas – 210,00 PLN