Location
North West Croatia, Kupa forms a natural border between Croatia and Slovenia.
Spring
Kupa river springs around 313 m. above sea level from Gorski Kotar mountainous region.
Characteristics
Spring river, 10-20 m wide, average depth varies from 0.5 to 5 m. Leight: 297 km. Kupa is a tributary of the Sava river.
Description
Kupa is one of the best known destinations in Croatia among fly fishermen. The river begins its journey from a small, beautiful lake-spring from where it flows downstream through rapids and small waterfalls. The upper part of Kupa flows through Nacionalni park Risnjak where the fly fishing area begins just 1 km downstream from the river spring. It stretches from the area of Srednji Kupari “Malni” until the confluence with Čabranka river. In this part the riverbed consists mainly of gravel and rocks which makes wading quite easy. Aquatic vegetation is relatively poor and is represented almost entirely of algae and moss. More than 20 small streams join Kupa in its upper part, which helps maintain relatively stable water flow and temperature throughout the whole year. Further downstream Kupa forms the border between Slovenia and Croatia. In this stretch the river gains lots of water from its tributaries and becomes larger, slower and deeper.
Fish Species
Brown trout (Salmo trutta) and European Grayling (Thymallus thymallus) are also presented
Type of fishing & equipment
Fishing regulations allow only one fly-rod and one artificial fly. The use of barbless hooks is mandatory. All fly-fishing methods are allowed, except in Hucho season between April 1 and May 16 when only streamers should be used.
Season and regulations
Only one fly is allowed, barbless hooks only. The best Season starts in June and ends in September. For dry fly fishing after the middle of July until the end of September.
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Capacity
Maximum 4 persons per trip.
Safety
Sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, waterproof clothes, and wading staff are recommended. We always provide them, but you might prefer to take your own.
Nearest airports
Zagreb in Croatia (2 hours drive to the River Kupa Lodge), Ljubljana in Slovenia (2 hours drive to the River Kupa Lodge).
Lodge
River Kupa Lodge is the place where we usually stay when visiting Kupa river. Guests can enjoy the untouched nature that surrounds the small cozy village of Turke, just 100 meters from the river.
What Else
The surrounding area of River Kupa Lodge can offer a variety of outdoor and sports activities.
River Kupa Lodge” offers you all year-round rest in peaceful mountain surroundings and the untouched nature of the Kupa River. You can also combine your rest with departures and short excursions to the Adriatic Sea (50 km away). We specialise in fly-fishing, and we can also offer MTB bicycles, canoes, offroad drives in nature and other subject matters and forms of recreation.
Come with friends or by yourself on fly-fishing, and you can take your family and get acquainted with the beauties of Gorski Kotar.
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