Fishing and Hunting

One can enjoy recreational fishing along the Chepin and Dospat rivers and the reservoirs enclosed by the Dospat, Batak and Belmeken dams. The fish in these waterways are partially restocked by a local rainbow trout nursery at Chepino. The nursery also helps support other water resources around the town of Velingrad.  The local rivers also support vibrant populations of brown trout, barbell, carp, grey mullet, shell fish, perch among many.

Through sensitive husbandry and management, the nearby picturesque Selishte and Undola regions offer excellent hunting opportunities for a wide variety of game that includes deer, hogs, bears, wood-grouse and wood-pigeon. These regions have a great reputation among hunters.