Contrary to the name, the water in the basin is clean and cool. The entire reservoir is surrounded by forests, fortunately, civilization has not yet destroyed this charming place, although you can get there by car from Jankowa Żagańska (Janów)
The Mallmitz reservoir is a paradise for anglers. Because the wealth and variety of fish are almost a guarantee for a good catch. For capital pike, catfish, perch, zander, carp, the reservoir is known to anglers.