Borkovačko jezero is a reservoir on the southern slopes of Fruška Gora, about 2 km from Ruma, and the town’s lake for swimming, fishing and picnics. Its green water takes its colour from plankton.
How it formed
The lake was made in 1970 by damming the Borkovac stream. The water was first meant for irrigation, and only later did it become a place for tourists and anglers.
Nature
The lake is well stocked with perch, carp, catfish, Prussian carp and American catfish, and an annual fishing competition is held in early May.
Visit
Getting there
Nearest settlement: Ruma
Swimming
No reliable information
Tips
The lake is reached on a good asphalt road through Ruma, about 60 km from Belgrade and 40 km from Novi Sad. The beach has showers, and the water reaches 29 °C at the height of summer. Aqua Camp rents small houses on barges, with a boat to the beach, and the Borkovac resort and hotel stand beside the lake.
Night fishing is prohibited, and fish over 8 kg must be released. The site is not looked after by the town’s utility services, so take your rubbish home. Pavlovačko jezero is about 5 km away.
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Sources & data
- Wikidata: Borkovac (Q15990616), Wikimedia Foundation
- OpenStreetMap: Језеро Борковац (way 243965364), OpenStreetMap contributors
- Serbian Wikipedia: Борковац (језеро), Wikimedia Foundation
- Borkovac Lake, the pearl of Srem, Telegraf
- Borkovac Lake, Fruškać
- Borkovac Lake, Film in Serbia