Olšanský rybník
Water
Olšanský rybník is a significant flow-through pond located in Kunratice, Prague, serving landscape formation and surface water accumulation. It is an important natural habitat for amphibians and birds, and a popular sport fishing area that underwent major revitalization in 2018.

📜 A significant flow-through pond in Prague, revitalized in 2018.
🏞️ Important natural habitat for amphibians and birds, popular for sport fishing.

Why Go

🌿 Enjoy a vital natural habitat for amphibians and water birds
🎣 Experience sport fishing in a designated district
🚶‍♀️ Explore a historical site with roots in the 17th century
💧 See the results of a major revitalization project from 2018

Why Avoid

🚫 Fishing is prohibited from the dam
⛔ No feeding or baiting allowed for fishing
⚠️ Predatory fish are protected for part of the year

🎣 Fishing

Olšanský rybník is designated as sport fishing district no. 401 207, managed by the Czech Anglers' Union.
Specific rules apply:

  • 🚫 Fishing is prohibited from the dam, as indicated by signs.
  • ❌ Feeding, baiting, and the use of feeders are forbidden.
  • 🐟 Predatory fish (pike, zander) are protected from January 1st to August 31st.
  • 🎣 Spinning and fishing with live or dead fish (or parts thereof) is permitted from September 1st to December 31st.
  • ✅ All-union, nationwide, and territorial permits issued by the Czech Anglers' Union are valid here.

📜 History & Revitalization

This pond has existed for at least 200 years, with its first map reference in 1848, though it's believed to have been established in the 17th century.
Major reconstruction occurred in 1963 and the 1970s.
In 2017, ownership transferred to the Capital City of Prague, leading to significant revitalization efforts.
The main reconstruction in 2018 involved removing 21,800 m³ of silt, repairing the dam, and replacing the outlet.
Future plans include a safety overflow and restoring the original stream bed.

🦆 Natural Attractions

The pond is a vital habitat for amphibians like the common newt and green frog, which live and reproduce here long-term.
It also serves as an important nesting ground for water birds and a stopover for migratory bird species.

🏛️ Managed By

  • Owner: Hlavní město Praha (Capital City of Prague)
  • Administration: Lesy hl. m. Prahy (Forests of the Capital City of Prague)
  • Sport Fishing Management: Český rybářský svaz, Územní svaz města Prahy (Czech Anglers' Union, Territorial Union of the City of Prague)
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pondnaturefishingrecreationamphibiansbirdshistoryrevitalizationoutdoorPraguewater reservoir