Kovářov (Lipno Lake)

Kovářov on Lake Lipno is a freshwater kite spot with typically flat to choppy water and small waves, launched from a grassy peninsula area. The launch/landing space can become narrow when the lake’s water level is high, and the launch zone may be reduced to only a few meters, with trees around the access and some submerged rocks near the shore. Wind is characterized as predominantly frontal/low-pressure driven, with the spot favoring north and west-to-northwest wind directions (notably N, W, NW, and NNW), and good performance also noted when SW appears. Reported wind range is about 12–25 knots, with moderate gustiness typical for inland lakes. Wind reliability is described as moderate because it depends on passing weather fronts and low-pressure systems. Seasonally, the best kiting window is reported mainly in late spring through summer/early autumn. Spot-level “best months” overlap around May through September (with additional months suggested by other references). Water temperatures rise into the low 20s°C in peak summer, while spring and autumn can be much colder, so wetsuit choice varies by month. For safety, riders should verify whether kitesurfing is allowed at the spot (permits or local membership may be required). Also yield to commercial ferry traffic and tour boats on the lake, and strictly respect private properties and gardens near the access path. Practical advice includes checking the dam/lake water level before arriving; if it’s high, launching can be very difficult, and west winds are often cleaner than northerlies.