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Ice Fishing on Çıldır Lake

  • Distance70 km from Kars
  • Best seasonJanuary
  • PriceEquipment: ₺100–₺200 (~$3–$6) from local shops; fishing permit: ₺50 (~$1.60)
  • OperatorSelf-guided; ice fishing equipment available from Çıldır town shops. Fishing permit (balıkçılık izni) required — purchase at local PTT post office in Çıldır.
By Updated Reviewed by Daniel Mercer
Ice Fishing on Çıldır Lake

Activity facts

Where
70 km north of Kars
Duration
2–4 hours

Equipment

  • Ice auger (drill; available for hire locally)
  • Fishing line and hooks
  • Thermos with hot tea
  • Extreme cold-weather clothing

Location

Çıldır Gölü, Çıldır, Kars Province

41.0580, 43.0200 View on map