Fishing on the Oka near Serpukhov

The most fishing spots on the Oka

It is difficult to recognize the Oka, the largest river in the Moscow region, today. Today's busy shores and beaches looked completely different just a few years ago: nature untouched by human hands, an abundance of fish in the water surface.

Today the Oka is crossed by boats, water scooters, boats and catamarans. You will no longer find such a large number of fish as before, but there are still places for lovers of true fishing, where you can catch a very cunning predator.

Infrastructure and industrial development have also negatively impacted the viability of the river. Therefore, when going fishing in the spring, at the beginning of May, arm yourself only with a float rod.

An excellent catch will guarantee successful fishing. Therefore, it’s not worth throwing the fishing rod anyhow, throwing the tackle every time, it’s better to look around and choose the most suitable place with an accurate eye.

The right place for fishing is the key to success. Fishing places should be looked for carefully. Sometimes you have to move far from your things and equipment, but this will exceed all expectations.

It should be said that although the availability of the best places for fishing on the Oka is not great, it still exists and changes depending on the time of year, as well as weather conditions. These factors are worth keeping an eye on.

The most visited areas of Oka are:

1. Serpukhov;
2. confluence of the Lopasny River;
3. Malyushina Dacha;
4. Kashiry;
5. Ozery;
6. Kolomna.

When is the best time to fish?

Anyone who has been fishing for a long time knows that it is best to consider the time of the most successful fishing by season.

So spring on the Oka marks a general rise, during which the activity of fish that have just woken up after winter hibernation goes through the roof.

And it's not just like that:

• some species of fish tend to spawn in smaller rivers and tributaries of the Oka;
• Some types of fish are actively looking for food, starving after hibernation.

And how can you refuse such skillful fishing when the fish itself comes into your hands?

If you decide to go fishing on the Oka River or any of its tributaries, prepare for the fact that the catch will be rich in large fish, for example, roach, bream, and silver bream.

If spring is rich in precipitation, and river floods exceed the norm, it is quite possible to hook a podust.

The most successful place for fishing, promising a rich catch in the spring, will, of course, be the bottom layer that smoothly reaches the shallows and areas with reverse water flow - the fish always strives to find food floating in the stream.

In the hot summer, there is almost no active biting, it subsides. After the end of spawning, the fish return to their usual places of residence and behave more quietly.

When fishing on the Oka from a boat or deep-sea fishing, be prepared to catch a real trophy fish. The further you get towards the middle of summer, the clearer the water, and accordingly the fish are more timid, since everything is visible through the transparent water surface.

At this time of year, coastal fishing is ineffective. Long casts and wading fishing are ideal options that promise at least some catch.

Autumn is characterized by activity among predatory fish. The pike bite begins at the end of August.

When you go fishing for burbot, take the advice of experienced fishermen: it is best to catch it closer to the Kashira Bridge using hooks.

Quite a decent specimen can be caught overnight. In anticipation of the cold, pike perch begins to behave more actively.

When choosing a good place for fishing, you should pay attention to:

1. Preference should be given to fishing areas with a smooth river flow;
2. the bottom should be more or less flat, strewn with pebbles or at least without namul;
3. water depth is approximately 3-3.5 m;
4. it costs about 15-30 meters to move away from the shore;
5. The “fish trail” guarantees a constant bite.

Winter fishing, in general, differs only in covering the surface of the river with an ice crust and following the general rules:

1. You should only fish in holes;
2. use animal bait;
3. As for the gear, the fishing line should be thinner;
4. Don't forget to keep warm. Stock up on a thermos with hot tea or coffee.

Serpukhov, weather forecast and fish bite

The bite forecast will help you better choose a fishing day in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September. October, November, December in Serpukhov. You may also be interested in the bite forecast for all fish in the Moscow region, or fishing in the Moscow region. Well, there is fishing in neighboring reservoirs in the Sergiev Posad region.

Where to stay?

If we talk about infrastructure near the river, then most often fishermen travel with their portable means of living - tents.

There are several special tourist bases and VIP class fishing grounds where you can stop and fish in comfort.

Speaking about the best places to stop to fish with “consequences”, that is, an excellent catch, you should choose:

1. Fishing places near the city of Kashira.

The area is characterized by rocky rifts and sand pits.

In the area of ​​the old bridge live in large flocks:

1. pike;
2. zander;
3. perch.

Near the quarry you can catch the same fish, and also asp. This is where you have a great chance of catching large-sized burbot or catfish.

1. Fishing places in close proximity to the city of Kolomna.

The area near Kolomna is ideal for bream fishing enthusiasts. The largest bream are found near Kolychev. Both ide and pike perch are easy to catch here.

Moving further towards the Moscow River, you can trace a certain unpleasant feature - the entire reservoir is shrouded in poacher’s nets, so fishing here will not be possible normally, and there is no question of sport fishing at all.

The confluence of the Moscow River and the Oka is an ideal option for donka fishing. You can catch bream. Pike perch, pike and asp are used for spinning.

1. Fishing places near Serpukhov.

Serpukhov is an ideal place for fishing. Here you can fish for any inhabitant of the Oka River, from pike perch to catfish. When you stop for fishing on a spit or rift, you may be lucky enough to catch a bream or chub.

Fishing on the Nara

Fishing on the Nara, Moscow region

The Nara River, which begins its movement from Lake Poletskoye, flows through the Moscow region, Narofominsk and Serpukhov regions, as well as through the territory of the Kaluga region.
The last stage of this river’s path is the Oka River near the city of Serpukhov. The Nara is the left tributary of this river. The length of Nara is about 157.5 km. It is frozen by ice in early December, and ice drift begins in April. During high water, the water level rises significantly, then you can cross it using swimming equipment (boats, kayaks). The river bed in the Narofominsk area narrows and becomes shallow, but then expands again to 25 meters, with a depth of about one meter. The river has a sandy bottom, only on the rifts it is rocky.

Translated into Russian, “Nara” means “meadow river”. The lower reaches of the river are a natural monument of regional significance. Interesting fact: The bit order of the “Book of the Big Drawing” stores a description of the Nara River. This document was drawn up back in the 18th century, in 1627. So this river is quite a respectable “lady”.

Nara River on the map

The Nara ponds were created in the upper reaches of the river.
This contributed to the formation of a fish farm here at one time. Fishing on the Nara ponds near the Aksakovskaya village is paid, so you need to purchase permits. In the equipped lodge, in addition to vouchers, you can also buy bait and bait, and fishing gear (can be rented). Some take boats and rent a house for the night. Everything is provided here for a comfortable stay and successful fishing. But let’s return to the conversation about “wild” fishing on the Nara River. It is known that it is home to many species of fish: bleak and chub, gudgeon and roach, burbot and perch, bream and ide, crucian carp and asp. Fishing on the Nara is also not complete without pike. They say that someone was able to catch a 2-kilogram burbot in a “clearing” during the spring flood. And at the same time, on the mini-river Chernichka, which is a tributary of the Nara, a pike weighing three and a half kilograms was caught! In summer fishing, chub is caught well.

Also interesting: Fishing on the plow

The most effective fishing can be ensured for those fishermen who choose a site near the village of Gavshino, located on the Nara, on its right bank. Here the river flows into the Oka. This is the lower reaches of the Nara, and the basin area here is much larger than in other areas.

The type of river in this place is flat with gentle banks. Fishing conditions and its species composition are diverse. These are perch, bleak, pike, asp, roach, chub, ide, tench, rudd, white bream, silver bream, etc. Spinning fishing is mainly used in this area, floaters and fly fishers are also not uncommon here.

It is more advisable to fish with spinning from the first days of June until the ice begins to form. It is best to choose an ultralight fishing rod. Perch is caught well here with small rubber baits, and its weight is pleasing.

Asp, chub and ide are easily caught using small wobblers and mini-spinners. Moreover, fishing continues all summer. The predator is good at fly fishing and the streamer is good at fly fishing. Pike bite all season long as long as the water is open. Especially in the summer, when there is an opportunity for the predator to hide in dense aquatic vegetation. At this time, it hides on the surface, as well as in the middle of the water column.

As bait, it is better to use a surface wobbler and a minnow (a bladed classic wobbler that shows excellent results in catching pike). After a hot summer, the pike sinks closer to the bottom, and then you need to switch to elastic. To make pike fishing more enjoyable and comfortable, use a jig head that weighs no more than 15 g.

There is an opinion among experienced fishermen that in the summer it is almost impossible to catch perch on the Nara. However, some people still managed to pull out a small perch using a mini-wobbler. This lucky guy noticed how quickly the bleak jumped out of the water and ran away in fear. It turns out that you can catch perch in the summer, and quite large ones at that.

Also interesting: Ivankovo ​​Reservoir fishing

The main thing is not to lose heart and be patient. In conclusion, it would be useful to remind you that you can get here by car along the Kyiv or Minsk highway. Then turn onto the Kubinskoe highway and follow until the Lyubanovsky turn. In this village you can take the concrete road, which will lead to Nara.

Author: N.K

Category: Fishing in the Moscow region

Paid or free fishing?

Naturally, like on any other river, lake or reservoir, you can fish on the Oka both for a fee and for free. A free way of fishing without excess comfort is described in simple words as camping accommodation.

If you have your own tent and gear, free fishing is your option. Of course, thanks to the development of infrastructure, this is not so simple.

Every day, an increasing number of fishermen prefer paid areas of fishing bases and grounds, where you can go fishing in an absolutely concomitant environment, the only negative is the payment. But no one will scare away your prey.

Most often, paid fishing includes accommodation, meals, and additional services in the form of guarded parking for your car, the services of rangers and fishing professionals, and cooks.

So you can stay either in a comfortable cottage but for a decent sum, or in your own tent.

There is also a budget option for visiting fishermen or those who do not have their own equipment - a camping complex that offers accommodation at a low price.