House Rules

Baits & Feed Usage

• Boilies, pellets and micro pellets are allowed.
• Stick mixes and method mixes are allowed; their quality may be checked by the staff.
• All cooked particles, including corn, may be used, fermented particles are not permitted.
• Maximum feeding amount: 5 kg per swim per 24 hours.

Immediate Exclusion

At Don Carp Lake, the peace, safety and protection of our fish stock are top priorities.

For this reason, certain behaviours cannot be tolerated and will result in immediate removal from the lake:

• Fish & Equipment Protection
• Any form of careless or harmful handling of fish results in immediate exclusion.
• Using dog food or any type of pet food as feed is strictly prohibited, violation leads to immediate exclusion.
• Fishing rods must never be left unattended. If you leave your swim, even for a short moment, you must reel in your lines, regardless of who else is present.

Conduct & Environment

• Excessive alcohol consumption, loud behaviour or disturbing other guests’ relaxation may result in immediate removal.
• Any behaviour that threatens the tranquillity, safety or the well-maintained environment of the lake also leads to exclusion.

Thank you for helping us protect the World of Fish and ensure a peaceful experience for every guest.

Tackle & Rig Requirements

For the protection of the fish and to ensure safe, responsible angling, please follow the equipment guidelines below:

Hooks

• Only size 4 or 6 hooks are permitted
• Barbless or micro-barbed only
(This ensures quick and gentle unhooking.)

Main Line & Leaders

• Monofilament line only, up to 0.35 mm
• Shock leaders / casting leaders are not allowed
• Braided line is prohibited, except as a hair-rig (max. 20–40 cm)

Leadcore

• Leadcore is allowed up to 1.5 meters in length.

Safe Rigs

Your rig must be designed so that in case of a break-off, the lead can drop off freely and immediately.

The following are not allowed after the lead:
✘ knots
✘ rings
✘ loops
✘ stoppers
✘ clips or swivels
(Anything that could trap the lead or endanger the fish.)

If a break-off occurs

Please do not tear the line.
Cut the monofilament at the shortest possible point, reducing the risk of injury to the fish.

Number of Hooks

• One hook per rod is allowed.

Fish Care & Safe Photography Guidelines

At Don Carp Lake every fish is a true treasure, protecting them is our shared responsibility.
To ensure these beautiful carp remain healthy for many years, please follow the guidelines below.

Why Protecting the Carp’s Mucus Layer Is Essential?

Every carp is covered by a delicate protective slime coat that:

• shields them from infections,
• helps wounds heal faster,
• reduces stress and physical damage.

If this layer is damaged, the fish can easily get sick or even die.

Therefore:

• always use a fully soaked, wet carp cradle,
• continuously pour fresh lake water over the fish (especially in warm weather),
• never place the fish on a dry surface, never drag or slide it.

Photography – Only Safe & Controlled Handling

• Standing photos are strictly forbidden.
• Hold the fish only while kneeling, directly above the cradle, with a stable two-handed grip.
• Never touch or insert fingers into the gills. Any gill damage almost certainly leads to death.
• Keep the fish out of the water for the shortest possible time.
• While waiting for the bailiff, the fish must be kept only in a floating weigh sling, in the water.
• No other storage method is allowed.

Please Call Us for Bigger Fish (14–15 kg+)

For every carp above 14–15 kg, please call the bailiff immediately so we can:

• check the fish’s condition,
• perform chip verification,
• take a photo for our official lake records.

Thank you for your cooperation!

If You Need Help, Ask Anytime

If you are unsure about any step of safe fish handling or releasing,
please call our bailiffs immediately.
They are here to help, guide you, and ensure every fish swims away safely.

Additional Required Practices

• Every hook wound must be disinfected before the fish is released.
• Using a large, soft, carp-friendly landing net and a proper carp cradle is mandatory

(Don Carp Lake or Nash Medi Carp Kit disinfectant must always be used).

• On the bank only carp cradles may be used; in boats, thick-sided mats are permitted.

Handling Carp Safely – Essential Guidelines

 

Every fish at Don Carp Lake is a valued treasure, and protecting their health is a shared responsibility.
Please follow the guidelines below at all times, these ensure the safety and long-term well-being of our beautiful specimens.

Playing the Fish – Gentle, Controlled Technique

During the fight:

• Do NOT “winch” or forcefully drag the fish in.
• This can cause severe internal and external injuries. Any rough or aggressive handling is strictly unacceptable and results in immediate removal from the lake.
• Please fight each fish calmly and respectfully.

Mandatory Wound Treatment

Before releasing the fish, the hook wound must be disinfected using:

• Don Carp Lake disinfectant
• Nash Medi Carp Kit

Releasing a fish without disinfecting the wound is not permitted.

Required Equipment for Fish Safety

To protect the fish during landing, weighing and photography, the following equipment is mandatory:

• Carp cradle on the bank
• In a boat: thick, high-sided unhooking mat only
•  Large, fine-mesh carp landing net

These ensure the fish stays protected and calm during handling.

Protecting the Carp’s Mucus Layer

A carp’s body is covered with a vital natural mucus layer that:

• shields the fish from infections,
• supports skin healing,
• reduces stress and physical abrasion.

Damage to this layer can lead to disease or even death.
Therefore:

• Always use a fully soaked, wet cradle.
• Continuously pour fresh lake water over the fish—especially in warm weather.
• Never place a fish on a dry surface, never drag or slide it.

Photography – Safe and Respectful

• Standing up with the fish is strictly prohibited.

Only kneeling, with the fish held securely over the cradle, using both hands.

• Never hold or lift the fish by the gills; even minimal gill damage is often fatal.
• Keep the fish out of the water for the shortest time possible.
• The caught fish must remain in a floating weigh sling, in the water, until our bailiff arrives.

Any other form of storage is not allowed.

If You Need Help – Call Us Immediately

For every carp over 14–15 kg, please notify the bailiff so we can:

• check the fish’s condition,
• perform chip verification,
• take an official photo for our lake records.

If you are unsure about safe handling techniques, ask our staff anytime—we are here to help and to protect the fish.

If Damage Occurs

In cases of fish mortality or permanent injury due to improper handling:

• the angler holds full financial responsibility,
• compensation ranges from 60,000 HUF to 3,000,000 HUF, depending on the fish,
• the angler’s registration may be immediately revoked.

Thank You

Your care ensures that these magnificent carp remain healthy for future generations of anglers.
Thank you for protecting the residents of The Realm of the Fish – Don Carp Lake.

In Summary

• Gentle, respectful fish handling protects the lake, the fish, and the experience of all anglers.

Predator Fishing – Equipment & Handling Guidelines

At Don Carp Lake, the protection of our fish and the safety of our anglers are top priorities.
Please follow the guidelines below to ensure responsible, ethical and safe predator fishing.

Mandatory Equipment for All Anglers

To ensure proper fish care, the following equipment is required:

• Carp cradle or large carp mat
• Minimum 20–25 cm raised sides
• Minimum 5–10 cm padding
• Large-head, fine mesh landing net
• Mouth disinfectant

(Recommended: Nash Medi Carp Kit or Don Carp Lake disinfectant)

• Hook remover tool

❌ Lip-grips are strictly forbidden
❌ Cutting hooks are not allowed

Lure Fishing (Spinning) – Essential Rules

• Keep a minimum 25–30 meters distance from other anglers.
• For the protection of surface-feeding whitefish, jerk-style (twitching) lures are prohibited.
• To reduce the risk of external hooking, artificial lures may only be fitted with:
• Maximum 2 single hooks
• Barbless or barbless-crushed hooks only
• Wire leaders are permitted.
• Braided line is allowed for spinning, within reasonable limits (approx. 20–25 lb range).

If a fish is accidentally foul-hooked, please contact a bailiff before releasing it.

❌ Spinning is not allowed at VIP swims.

Boat Use for Predator Fishing

• Boats may be used for more precise fishing.
• Drop-off marker setups may be taken out by boat.
• ❌ Treble hooks are prohibited, as deep hooking can cause severe injury or death.

Baitfish Policy

❌ Bringing live or dead baitfish to the lake is strictly forbidden.
✔ Only baitfish purchased on-site or caught from the lake may be used.

Why These Rules Matter

These guidelines ensure:

• the long-term health of our predator and carp population,
• safe and ethical fishing practices,
• a high-quality, enjoyable experience for every angler.

Thank you for helping us protect the ecosystem of Don Carp Lake.