Dospat Reservoir

The Dospat Reservoir extends across 19 kilometers through the western Rhodope Mountains, featuring deep waters surrounded by dense coniferous forests and mountain ridges.

The construction of Dospat Reservoir concluded in 1968, establishing it as an essential component of the Dospat-Vacha Cascade hydroelectric power generation system.

Local fishing traditions developed around the reservoir incorporate various methods including spinning with lures and fly fishing for species like perch and trout.

The reservoir maintains four mountain access roads connecting to nearby towns, with specific routes recommended due to challenging terrain conditions.

Located at 1200 meters above sea level, this water body ranks as the second-largest reservoir in Bulgaria with a capacity of 449 million cubic meters.

Location: Dospat

Location: Sarnitsa

Inception: 1968

Elevation above the sea: 1,200.5 m

Part of: Dospat-Vacha Cascade

GPS coordinates: 41.69833,24.08611

Latest update: May 11, 2025 07:18