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Horgești is one of the most important lakes for large carp in Romania. The lake has a rectangular shape, with a length of approximately 900m and a width of up to 350m in some areas. When the water is at its maximum level, the total surface area of the lake is 54.7ha, and the maximum depth is approximately 2.5m.

In terms of carp density, Horgești is NOT a carp fishery. The lake is not overpopulated with carp. The carp density is maintained at a medium level, so the fish have enough natural food and can grow steadily. The lake is rich in natural food in various forms (snails, chironomid larvae, even crayfish), which ensures a good growth rate.

The lake contains approximately 300 carp with weights of at least 15kg. This number increases from year to year as the fish develop. Carp weighing 20kg are caught regularly.

We have approximately 80-100 carp of at least 20kg, of which 20-30 specimens over 25kg and seven specimens over 30kg. The current lake record is 31.6kg, set in November 2023.

The lake has 22 carp fishing stands. There are 16 stands located on the west bank, where the administration cabin is also located, and another seven stands on the opposite bank. The stands are well delimited, with large distances between them. In the middle of the lake, a series of buoys indicate the maximum distance that can be fished from each stand.

The lake’s infrastructure offers comfortable and safe fishing. Some of the stands are equipped with cabins for two or three people. There are toilets with running water and showers with hot water. Fish protection equipment (mats, tripods, slings) can be rented.