The Kaluga region is rich in reservoirs. This is simply a great place for lovers of outdoor activities and fishing. Picturesque reservoirs in which a variety of fish are found, beautiful nature - all this only contributes to the development of fishing in the region.
There are quite a lot of fish in the area, and their size is impressive. The diverse species composition of local fish will not let fishermen get bored. The reservoirs of the region are home to a sufficient number of predators that are caught using spinning rods and live bait, as well as many peaceful fish that are caught using float, feeder and bottom gear.
What kind of fish is found in the Kaluga region
The reservoirs of Kaluga often delight fishermen with fish, but they won’t be able to catch a rare specimen. Due to the location of the region, the species composition of commercial fish predominates. But catching trophy specimens is not uncommon. Most often local fishermen catch:
- Amur;
- crucian carp;
- Ruff;
- Bream;
- Carp;
- Rudd;
- Burbot;
- Line;
- Sturgeon;
- Perch;
- Roach;
- Sturgeon;
- Pike perch;
- Soma;
- Pike.
As you can see, there is fish in local reservoirs, and it is quite diverse. The only thing I would like to draw attention to is the ban on sturgeon fishing . The fish is rare and catching it is prohibited by law, so if you have one on your hook, you must immediately release it back into the reservoir.
Fish biting forecast in the Kaluga region, Kaluga
| Weather forecast and fish bite | Kaluga, from 02/16/2021 to 02/19/2021 | |||||||||||
| VT | SR | Thu | PT | |||||||||
| Times of Day | Evening | Night | Morning | Day | Evening | Night | Morning | Day | Evening | Night | Morning | Day |
| Cloudiness, precipitation | Partly cloudy | light snow | light snow | light snow | light snow | Mainly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Mainly cloudy | Mainly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Clear | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature °C | -17 | -14 | -13 | -11 | -8 | -16 | -16 | -18 | -15 | -22 | -24 | -23 |
| Pressure, mm. | 768 | 765 | 762 | 761 | 760 | 762 | 762 | 765 | 768 | 771 | 771 | 771 |
| Direction, | Wind southwest | Wind southwest | Wind southwest | Wind southwest | West wind | Wind northwest | Wind northeast | Wind northeast | North wind | North wind | West wind | West wind |
| wind speed | 5 m/s | 6 m/s | 5 m/s | 4 m/s | 2 m/s | 1 m/s | 3 m/s | 3 m/s | 4 m/s | 2 m/s | 2 m/s | 3 m/s |
| According to the forecast, they will bite on: bloodworms crucian carp | 50% | 0% | 55% | 55% | 45% | 0% | 45% | 40% | 30% | 0% | 60% | 60% |
| According to the forecast, they will bite on: bloodworms Carp | 25% | 0% | 20% | 20% | 20% | 0% | 10% | 5% | 5% | 0% | 25% | 25% |
| According to the forecast it doesn't bite White amur | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| According to the forecast it doesn't bite Silver carp | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| According to the forecast it doesn't bite Carp | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| According to the forecast, the fish will bite on: live bait (jigs), winter spinners, balancers Pike | 50% | 25% | 75% | 75% | 65% | 25% | 45% | 60% | 50% | 0% | 60% | 60% |
| According to the forecast, they will bite on: bloodworms, winter spoons, balance beams Perch | 60% | 0% | 65% | 65% | 55% | 0% | 55% | 50% | 40% | 0% | 70% | 70% |
| According to the forecast, the fish will bite on: live bait, winter spinners, balancer Zander | 60% | 55% | 65% | 45% | 55% | 55% | 55% | 30% | 40% | 45% | 70% | 50% |
| According to the forecast, the fish will bite on: bloodworms, oparish, small spoons Chekhon | 50% | 0% | 50% | 50% | 40% | 0% | 45% | 35% | 25% | 0% | 60% | 60% |
| According to the forecast, they will bite on: bloodworms, maggots, bark beetles, burdocks Dace | 50% | 35% | 50% | 50% | 40% | 35% | 45% | 35% | 25% | 30% | 60% | 60% |
| According to the forecast, they will bite on: bloodworms, maggots, bark beetles, burdocks Ruff | 50% | 35% | 50% | 45% | 40% | 35% | 45% | 30% | 25% | 30% | 60% | 55% |
| According to the forecast, they will bite on: bloodworms, maggots, bark beetles, burdocks Chub | 50% | 20% | 60% | 45% | 40% | 20% | 50% | 25% | 20% | 10% | 70% | 55% |
| Doesn't bite Asp | 30% | 0% | 30% | 10% | 20% | 0% | 20% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 40% | 20% |
| According to the forecast, they will bite on: maggot, bloodworm Rudd | 50% | 0% | 50% | 50% | 40% | 0% | 40% | 30% | 20% | 0% | 60% | 60% |
| Bait: maggot, bloodworm Bream | 50% | 55% | 50% | 40% | 40% | 55% | 40% | 20% | 20% | 45% | 60% | 50% |
| Bait: no Tench | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Bait: worm, live bait, spinner Burbot | 60% | 90% | 80% | 50% | 80% | 90% | 40% | 30% | 60% | 50% | 60% | 30% |
| Bait: maggot, bloodworm Roach | 50% | 0% | 75% | 65% | 55% | 0% | 55% | 50% | 40% | 0% | 70% | 60% |
| Bait: maggot, bloodworm Bleak | 50% | 0% | 50% | 50% | 40% | 0% | 50% | 40% | 30% | 0% | 60% | 60% |
| Bait: maggot, bloodworm, bark beetle Ide | 40% | 0% | 40% | 30% | 30% | 0% | 30% | 10% | 10% | 0% | 50% | 40% |
| Bait: no Som | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Meanings of symbols and colors of the bite forecast table
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| Probability of a bite in % (from 0 to 100) |
Map of fishing spots
Lake Bezdon is known to all fishermen for its stunning depths, and here they are about 40 meters. The water is very clean, and there is enough fish, and it is often possible to catch a weighty specimen. Fishermen are especially attracted by grass carp, which is very large here and there is enough of it, so with the right approach you will not be left without a catch.
Literally 3 years ago, sturgeon became a permanent inhabitant of the reservoir (the reservoir was artificially stocked with fish). So local fishermen very often catch it too.
The shores of the lake are completely open to fans of spinning fishing, and the predator is caught quite often and quite large. But it is quite rare to meet local fishermen with spinning rods, as they claim that there is no easy catch.
High competition and a flat bottom (hence the lack of hiding space) make the lake not the best place for a predator to live. But you can still catch pike, pike perch and perch in a pond, you just need the right approach and you can get a good reward.
The Protva River flows in the north of the Kaluga region and is famous among many fishing enthusiasts. First of all, fishermen set sail in the hope of catching a large catfish. There are frequent cases of catching asp, rudd and silver bream. Minnows are also caught in the reservoir, but we find it difficult to definitively answer the question of whether this is good or bad.
Often a toothy predator swims close to the shore, which suddenly finds itself on the hook of local and visiting fishermen. In winter and autumn, pike begin to move to deeper parts of the reservoir, so for autumn fishing you cannot do without a boat.
Free fishing spots in Zhukovsky
The Moscow River is undoubtedly the best place for fishing, but besides it there are free ponds in which you can enjoy fishing and catch a lot of fish. The main thing is the correct choice of equipment, bait and fishing technique.
Moscow River
Not far from Shosseynaya Street there is a small river, on the banks of which you can always see fishermen. There they fish for crucian carp, carp and bream. And at night, catfish fishing from the shore simply flourishes on the river, and it is caught there quite often.
Near the Oak Grove the Dorka River flows, a relatively small size, which cannot be said about the fish that are caught there. Large crucian carp and roach very often delight lovers of fishing for peaceful fish. And for predator hunters it will be a joy to catch pike and perch.
Free fishing spots in the Kaluga region
Lake Bryn attracts carp fishing enthusiasts, as trophy specimens are often caught here. Local fishermen use boilies and sweet corn on a hairline as bait. In addition to carp, roach is also caught in the reservoir. Fans of predator fishing are attracted by the local pike and perch.
Gorskoe Lake is famous for its crucian carp fishing. They catch it with a feeder, a donkey, an elastic band and a float rod. The baits used are classic ones, and groundbait too. In addition to crucian carp, local fishermen often manage to catch carp. Large perch and small pike can be caught using spinning rods.
Lake Gorskoe
Lyudinovo Reservoir is an excellent place for fishing. The picturesque landscapes of the Kaluga region combined with clean water simply cannot be described in words. In addition to the beautiful shore, the fishing in the reservoir is also excellent. Carp, perch, pike, ruff, bream and roach are caught.
The small lake Ogublyanka boasts a good species composition of fish. The reservoir contains sufficient quantities of dace, bream, perch, carp, chub, crucian carp, tench, roach and pike. So fishermen on its shores do not have to be bored.
Free fishing in the Kaluga region
The abundance of wonderful fishing spots in the Kaluga region has always attracted anglers of different generations from different cities. Every fisherman can easily find here the fish that he likes to catch, whether he is a spinner or a floater. Those who hunt for large prey should definitely visit these places, since local reservoirs are famous for their hefty inhabitants, especially catfish and pike. But those who are not going for records, but just want good fishing in beautiful picturesque places, will also be able to enjoy their holiday in these parts. In order not to run away from home anyhow and for unknown reasons, we have prepared for you a short overview of the most interesting places from a fishing point of view.
Here are the TOP 10 best places where you can fish for free in the Kaluga region:
Oka River
Description, what kind of fish is found, how to get there:
The Oka is one of the largest rivers in the Kaluga region. Its large tributaries include: Zhizdra, Protva, Ugra.
The riverbed of the Oka is over 200 kilometers long, and the depth of the river can reach up to 3 meters. When 3 tributaries flow into it, the depth can be up to 6 meters. The bottom is sandy, water transparency is approximately 60 cm. The surrounding area of the Oka River in the Kaluga Region is popular among fishermen due to the abundance of fish. More than 30 species are found here, the most common are: roach; bream; silver bream; ide; pike; chub; subdust; saberfish; catfish
You can come here overnight and pitch tents in protected areas. Fans of spinning fishing should visit Oka, because pike feed here in large numbers near the shore.
There are pike perch in large pools, and large catfish in sloughs. On the sandy bottom in the autumn there is a massive emergence of fish, first small peaceful individuals, followed by predators. You can fish here all year round, both in winter and summer.
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2. Desna River
Description, what kind of fish is found, how to get there:
The Desna flows through areas of Ukraine and the European part of the Russian Federation. The left tributary of the Dnieper is one of the longest of all its tributaries. The river parameters are as follows:
- the length of the reservoir is 1,187 km;
- Desna area 88.9 thousand square meters. km.;
- the water in the river is fresh;
- six species of aquatic flora are rare for the Kaluga region, among them the chilima and the muskrat can be distinguished.
Chilim, a water chestnut, grows in Gorozhennoye; it is listed in the Red Book of Russia. Muskrat - this species is on the register of animals protected by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
You can fish from: rowing boat, motor boat, shoreline.
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3. River Zhizdra
Description, what kind of fish is found, how to get there:
Tributary of the Oka. Girders and spinning fishing give good results for pike. Wobblers, as well as spinners and spinners, are good baits. If you are hunting for pike, be prepared to take in perch as well.
Asps are actively pecking, large cuts are represented by catfish. There are also giant catfish, but they hide in holes and rarely get hooked. White bream, bluegill, and bleak are biting on the feeder, and bream is successfully taking the bottom fishing rod.
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Lake Bezdon
Description, what kind of fish is found, how to get there:
Reservoirs in the Kaluga region for fishing should be represented by Lake Bezdon - it is rightfully considered one of the most famous fishing places. The lake is located almost on the edge of the Smolensk region and is famous for its crystal clear water and great depth.
The name “Abyss” suggests that in some places the exact depth is still unknown, but it is assumed that it is more than 40 meters. Of course, in such a mysterious body of water there is a wide range of fish. There you can find burbot, pike perch, and grass carp.
Crucian carp and ruff. There is also a sturgeon that was released into the water several years ago. They catch it with a spinning rod, and the fish is bitten by a fairly large predator. The best live bait is small local fish. There are many springs at the bottom of the lake, so the fish receives both clean water and oxygen, which is why it is famous for its excellent taste.
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Zhelkhovskoye Lake (Silence)
Description, what kind of fish is found, how to get there:
The lake, called the oxbow lake, is considered one of the large natural reservoirs. Its surface covers about 32 hectares, due to the small lakes adjacent to it. Perch, crucian carp, pike and carp bite well from the shore. Picturesque places attract for recreation and fishing. A lot of people come here, including from Moscow. There are a lot of fish, but it doesn’t take that long to get there. GPS coordinates:
Lake Gorskoe
Description, what kind of fish is found, how to get there:
In order to get to Lake Gorskoe you need:
- Drive towards Bogorodsk.
- Get to the town of Pavlovo and turn onto Sosnovskoye.
- Then you should go across the Seryozha River.
- After the bridge you need to turn left and move to the village of Rozhok.
- After passing the village you should drive 2.5 km. and turn left.
- You need to drive 2 km along a dirt road, and you can find yourself at your destination.
This lake is located outside the village of Rozhok, Nizhny Novgorod region. The banks of Gorsky are swampy, the reservoir itself is of karst origin. Anglers should fish from flotation devices using a float rod. The maximum depth of the lake is 7 m.
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Lompad (Lyudinovskoe Reservoir)
Description, what kind of fish is found, how to get there:
Lyudinovo Reservoir is a deep and clean water area near the city of Lyudinovo. The average depth is 3-4 m, in some areas it reaches 16 m, the length is 16 km, and the total area is more than 8.5 sq. km. The shores are delightfully framed by coniferous forest. There are more than 17 species of aquatic inhabitants. Also, fry of grass carp and silver carp are regularly released here. Among the catch, the lion's share is bream. The zone is protected because commercial fish spawn here.
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Bryn Pond
Description, what kind of fish is found, how to get there:
Bryn Pond is an artificial reservoir on the Bryn River with an area of 790 hectares. Used as a feeding area for raising young fish. The allotted 10 kg of crucian carp is very easy to catch using float tackle. In addition, there is an active bite here for grass carp, perch, crucian carp and ruff. You can fish from the shore, but for larger specimens it is worth going out by boat.
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Lake Gorozhennoye
Description, what kind of fish is found, how to get there:
Fishing in local areas will bring the fisherman a good catch if he applies maximum effort to this process. The climate in the Kaluga region will be suitable even for the most fastidious fisherman.
Description of the lake area:
- Gorozhennoe coast with an area of over 500 m.
- The width of the lake reaches 50 m.
- The average depth is 3 meters, the greatest is 5.5 meters.
- The mirror of water has an area of 2.96 hectares.
- The reservoir belongs to the clean floodplain lakes of Zhizdra.
- There is 0.65 ml per liter. rigidity.
Nature boasts beautiful lakes, rivers and landscapes. You can hunt here all year round. Those who love diligent fishing, and their goal is large specimens, should definitely visit this territory, and their vacation on Kaluga reservoirs will be remembered for a long time.
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Lake Ogublyanka
Description, what kind of fish is found, how to get there:
Dace, bream, perch, carp, chub, crucian carp, tench, roach, pike - this is what awaits you on Ogublyanka. Fishermen will be interested in visiting this reservoir due to the wide variety of fish species.
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Do you know any other good places for fishing in the Kaluga region - write in the comments
