Expanse for fishermen
Many people call this region the kingdom of lakes. And this is not surprising: hundreds of them, small and large, are spread out along the bed of the mighty Ural River. This is precisely the reason why fishing in the Orenburg region is so popular. All but one of the lakes are freshwater, making them excellent for spearfishing. They contain ide, crucian carp, carp, roach, etc. In general, fishing in the Orenburg region is a fairly popular activity.
The region is famous for its fishing spots near Novotroitsk and in almost all areas adjacent to the Ural River. At the Iriklinsky Reservoir, lovers of “silent hunting” should definitely visit a place that local residents call “Energetik”. In general, fishing in the Orenburg region attracts many people living both in the region and beyond. After all, this is where spearfishing competitions are regularly held.
Fishing on the Iriklinsky reservoir
This largest body of water created by human hands covers an area of twenty-six hectares.
Not only locals or residents of neighboring regions come here to fish, but also fishermen from Kazakhstan. Indeed, the reservoir is striking in its scale. The average depth is fifteen meters, and the maximum reaches thirty-eight. The ichthyofauna of the reservoir, as well as fishing in the Orenburg region in general, will give the hunter many unforgettable moments. Here you can catch whitefish and ripus, as well as crucian carp, carp, roach, catfish, bream, pike perch and pike. But for the most promising fishing, amateurs have to travel long distances, so having a boat with a motor is very important. Very often local residents use spinning gear.
Free fishing in the Orenburg region
Fishing is attractive to all areas of our vast country. Let's talk about how things are going with this in the Orenburg region. The region is famous for the water basins of the Urals, Tobol and Volga. Rivers such as Ilek, Sakmara, and Samara also flow through its territory. Fishing on the shores of lakes, of which there are a lot in these areas, will also be interesting for fishermen.
For any fisherman or hunter, an important procedure is choosing the place of your activities. For example, choosing a place for regular or winter fishing in the Orenburg region is not difficult for local residents. The fact is that in these parts you can find a huge number of good lakes favorable for fishing. Such places are distinguished not only by beautiful landscapes, but also by a fairly high level of fauna in the reservoirs.
Here are the TOP 10 best places where you can fish for free in the Orenburg region:
Iriklinskoye Reservoir
Description, what kind of fish is found, how to get there:
Iriklinskoye Reservoir - this largest reservoir created by human hands, covers an area of twenty-six hectares. Not only locals or residents of neighboring regions come here to fish, but also fishermen from Kazakhstan. Indeed, the reservoir is striking in its scale. The average depth is fifteen meters, and the maximum reaches thirty-eight. The ichthyofauna of the reservoir, as well as fishing in the Orenburg region in general, will give the hunter many unforgettable moments. Here you can catch whitefish and ripus, as well as crucian carp, carp, roach, catfish, bream, pike perch and pike.
But for the most promising fishing, amateurs have to travel long distances, so having a boat with a motor is very important. Very often local residents use spinning gear.
- For those who like to catch “predators”, Birch Backwater is ideal. Near the shore you can catch perch and pike, and if you swim further away, you will catch pike perch. In the summer, it is possible to catch crucian carp, the “calling card” of the reservoir.
- Salty Balka - in this reservoir the fishing season begins earlier than anyone else, because the already warming shallow water is good for crucian carp. Knowledgeable people say that on Solyonaya Balka, 1.5 kilograms of catch is common!
- Khrushchev's backwater is also a fairly shallow place, you can catch bream, pike perch or crucian carp.
The most successful reservoirs for fishing are the rivers that flow into the Iriklinskoye Reservoir.
GPS coordinates: 51.85472, 58.78972
Kumak Reservoir
Description, what kind of fish is found, how to get there:
Located at the confluence of the Kokpety and Kumak rivers, this huge artificial reservoir is considered a unique place, perfect for relaxation. This is greatly facilitated by the bioecological characteristics of the reservoir. It's hard to leave here without a trophy. Here everyone can find their own carp, pike or perch.
By and large, fishing in the Orenburg region takes place for all those species of fish that are found in the European part of our country.
GPS coordinates: 51.11019, 60.14148
Lakes Koskol North and South
Description, what kind of fish is found, how to get there:
Karst lakes are located not far from the Salty tract. The maximum depth reaches 2.5 meters, so the lakes are considered shallow.
For comparison, Northern Koskol is a reservoir with a sandy bottom and a shoreline without vegetation, which differs from the Southern one. But Southern Koskol has become famous for crucian carp, which attracts a large number of fishermen in early spring (during this period the fish gain mass).
It is worth noting that maggots and worms are more relevant bait for fish in the spring.
From summer to winter, the bite is mainly in the morning, as the sun heats the water well, which affects the fish and they become less active.
GPS coordinates: 50.54012, 59.81034
Head Pond
Description, what kind of fish is found, how to get there:
The Head Pond is an artificial reservoir, which is located near the village of Yuryinsk, Krasnogvardeysky district. Here you can fish for carp, gudgeon, pike and roach. However, the main target of fishermen in the Orenburg region is crucian carp. Here you can catch specimens weighing more than 1 kilogram. Both summer and winter fishing are popular here, because here, almost all the time, float and jig tackle are used with different types of linen.
The banks of the pond are abundantly overgrown with reeds. Fishing in the reeds can be difficult, because the fish do not always sit here. Fishing is especially promising in early autumn, when on the warm days of Indian summer the fish swim to the shores to warm up. However, at the same time, the fish does not refuse the bait on the hook.
Experienced fishermen of the Orenburg region, going out to fish at the head pond, carefully select a set of gear. Most often, three 5-meter rods with guide rings are used. Of these, 2 are float rods, and one is a jig with a nod. They always have small inertial reels and fishing line of different diameters in stock. The required strength of the fishing line is selected directly at the fishing site, depending on the situation.
In the autumn, it is useless to play along with a jig. This is due to the fact that as the weather gets colder, the fish become less active, so a slow rise or fall will produce much better results. During this period, the fish will need to put the bait right under its nose, which, in fact, complicates the fishing process.
In the fall, fishermen in the Orenburg region stop using high-calorie bases and sweet smells as complementary food. Potatoes are replaced with corn. Fishing will bring better results if you have cut worms in stock. Vegetable food mixed with worms is especially popular with fish in cold weather.
GPS coordinates: 52.74593, 53.76036
5. Ural River
Description, what kind of fish is found, how to get there:
The most catchy fishing in the Orenburg region for pike takes place on the Ural River. This main artery of the region stretches for two and a half thousand kilometers. The river in some places is blocked by large reservoirs, so fishing methods in the upper and lower reaches of the Urals differ from each other.
For example, on the Verkhneuralsky Reservoir, where residents of Magnitogorsk come by busloads, pike perch, perch or bream are excellently caught. But, of course, this is a real haven for those who like to catch the toothiest underwater inhabitant – pike. It is caught here both from the shore and from a boat, most often with a spinning rod. A snag is also often used.
No less desirable prey in the waters of the Urals is catfish. Some managed to catch trophy specimens weighing more than fifteen kilograms. In the spring, crucian carp, which come here to spawn, begin to be actively caught near the second dam. Most often, large flocks can be found in snags or coastal grass.
GPS coordinates: 51.75243, 55.04057
6. Kumak River
Description, what kind of fish is found, how to get there:
Kumak is a tributary of the Urals. Its sandy bed and numerous riffles attract pike and chub, so it is good for catching these particular fish.
Reference! The upper reaches are only accessible to boat owners.
GPS coordinates: 51.22304, 59.92569
7. Salmysh River
Description, what kind of fish is found, how to get there:
The Salmysh is a tributary of the Sakmara and is rich in landscapes, as well as in fish (a lot of gudgeon and chub). Fishermen say that there are a huge number of fish stranded, it’s impossible to count them!
GPS coordinates: 52.08801, 55.38546
8. Burtya River
Description, what kind of fish is found, how to get there:
The most distant body of water from the city is, of course, Burtya (about 100 km from Orenburg). The river is quite narrow, but its depth reaches four meters. Burtya is suitable for catching perch using lures, and bream using a float rod. There is a tench in the river, but most often it is impossible to reach it - algae interfere with fishing and the “trifle” quickly eats up the feeding.
GPS coordinates: 51.18478, 56.04256
Or River
Description, what kind of fish is found, how to get there:
The steppe river of the Urals, where pike and chub are mainly caught. Fishing on the river is only possible from a boat, since the terrain is not convenient for fishing on the stretches. But even this does not stop fishermen from spearfishing in clear water.
GPS coordinates: 50.93963, 59.08531
Lake Zhetykol
Description, what kind of fish is found, how to get there:
This lake is drainless and its water is salty. Located close to the Russian-Kazakh border, it has retained the traditional name for the Turkic language, which means “Seven Lakes”.
It is famous for the fact that a large number of birds nest here. Even a fisherman will be interested in watching waterfowl.
Fishing on the shore of a beautiful lake is always an interesting pastime. The most common fish here are crucian carp and tench, but they are found in places known to local residents and regular guests.
For those who sometimes combine fishing with hunting, I would like to note that Zhetykol is a nature reserve, and hunting is prohibited here. There are several special places for hunting in the Orenburg region.
To get to the lake, you need to drive to the village of Ozerny, in the Svetlinsky district. There are many places here, but everyone is looking for their own. The best time for fishing is early spring. The crucian carp is very active at this time, although small. Larger specimens are found in autumn.
GPS coordinates: 51.04039, 60.89733
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