Košiare Water Reservoir
Vodná nádrž Košiare
Swimming
Parking available
A tranquil water reservoir nestled in a peaceful forested area near Rajec, offering refreshing summer swimming and excellent fishing opportunities.

📜 A popular water reservoir near Rajec, perfect for fishing and summer swimming.
🏞️ Surrounded by peaceful forests and majestic mountains, offering a refreshing escape.

Why Go

🎣 Excellent spot for fishing (year-round except April/May)
🏊‍♀️ Enjoy refreshing swims in summer, with water temperatures around 25°C
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Gently sloping banks make it suitable for families with small children
🌲 Explore a serene natural setting, just 3 km from Rajec

🏊‍♀️ Swimming

🌡️ Water temperature hovers around 25°C during summer months
👶 Gently sloping banks are suitable for families with small children
🪨 Reservoir bottom is stony to muddy, reaching a depth of 7 meters

🎣 Fishing

🐟 Designated as a fishing ground for carp-like fish, including pike, zander, grass carp, tench, bream, and eel.
🗓️ Fishing is permitted year-round, with the exception of April and May.
📜 Guest fishing permits are available in Žilina and Rajec.

Why Avoid

🚫 Not suitable for diving
👙 Not suitable for nudists

🚗 Getting There

📍 Located approximately 3 km from Rajec, along the old road towards Považská Bystrica.
🛣️ Access from Rajec via a dirt road.

🅿️ Parking

🅿️ Cars can get within 250 meters of the reservoir.

🍽️ Food

🚫 No services directly at the water area.
🏘️ Nearest dining options are available in Rajec (approx. 9-minute drive).

💰 Cost

🆓 No entrance fee.