Fishing Permits
A fishing permit is required in order to fish in the lakes, dams and rivers of Bulgaria; sea fishing does not require a permit. There are a number of fishing permits available to amateur fishermen in Bulgaria:

Annual permit
Six month permit
Monthly permit
Weekly permit
A permit for disabled anglers - the permit is free of charge
A permit for for women over 60 and men over 65 years old - 50 percent reduction on fee
A permit for children under 14 - free of charge
Members of the National Hunters’ and Anglers’ Union are entitled to a 20 percent discount off the price of the permit.

Applications for a fishing permit can be made in one of the local offices of the National Hunters'
and Anglers' Union, or in a fishing tackle store, licenced to issue fishing permits on the behalf of the Union. The only document required is proof of identity. The permit must be carried at all times when fishing

These permits give the permit holder the right to fish everywhere where fishing is allowed.

Some of the most popular species to catch in Bulgaria are:
Freshwater: common carp, grass carp, trout, pike-perch, pike, channel catfish, blue catfish, carp bream, European perch, roach, chub and barbel
Sea water (includes): mackerel, horse mackerel, Pontic shad, garfish, turbot, scad, bluefish, corb, mullet, gobies, whiting, hake and cod.

Fishing Seasons
In Bulgaria most species of fish spawn in spring and fishing is generally prohibited from mid April until mid June. There are some species that spawn in winter, such as trout, and the fishing season for these is quite different.

However, angling in certain lakes and small dams is allowed throughout the year in the so-called sports fishing basins.

Species to catch in Bulgaria

Where-to-go-to : Hot Spots

Bulgarian hunting is rich in wildlife due to its varied landscape of snow capped mountains and lush lowlands; Bulgaria offers an extraordinary diversity of big game hunting species.
One of the best red deer populations in the world is in Bulgaria, at over 22,500 and it ranks second in trophy quality. Amongst its hunting trophies, Bulgaria has 4 world records for red deer (including the present one with 273.60 CIC points) and of boars with 158.20 CIC points.
Most of the capital trophies evaluated at over 250 CIC points are Bulgarian.

Hunting in Bulgaria is a perfect destination for those in search of trophy wildcat better known as lynx at 82.99 points and the famous Bulgarian mouflon trophy at 222.45 points.
Predatory animals can be hunted year round.

Besides the trophies mentioned, Bulgaria is a superior destination for European brown bear hunting, European bison, chamois, wolf, capercaillie, roe, red stag, fallow deer.
Duck & geese along the shores of the Black Sea. Partridge, quail and the woodcock as well.
Pheasant hunting in Bulgaria with pointers is the best kept local secret !

International hunting tourism is a priority for the Game and Fish organization in Bulgaria as it provides funds that will preserve and manage the rich wildlife, while it introduces the international hunter to its first class hunting grounds, lodges and guide services.
Because of this, hunting in Bulgaria ranks very high in the world, due to the quality of good trophies, and great hospitality.

Your Bulgarian hunt will be a memorable experience that will entice you to return time after time.

Come and join us for a hunt in Bulgaria, the hospitality of the East will leave lasting memories of a beautiful country, world trophy hunting, magnificent historical sites that date back to the 3rd century, wine cellars that date to Roman times, a very hospitable and friendly destination.