Volgograd region - This is a real place of pilgrimage for fishermen: people from Moscow and other Russian regions come here specifically to fish.
The Volgograd region has excellent ecology and many convenient places for recreation and fishing, both at special fishing bases or recreation centers, and pristine places of “wild” nature, known to experienced travelers.
In the article about fishing bases you will find information about fishing in the Krasnodar region.
Fishing on the Don in the Volgograd region
One of the most attractive places for fishermen is the Don River, which flows through the Volgograd region. Here there is a long, warm and weather-stable summer, which lasts from May to September, and a long and warm autumn, as a rule, without sudden changes in pressure and changes in wind direction.
All these circumstances are favorable for fishing.
Successful fishing requires a combination of many factors - seasonal circumstances, characteristics of the reservoir, the use of certain gear, selection of bait for a specific type of fish.
Sometimes local fishermen are less fortunate than guests from distant regions or from Moscow, who prepare well for fishing, take into account many factors and can get a rich catch. By seasonal factor we mean spawning, when the fish are much less active - their appetite decreases, and therefore there is no bite.
Different fish spawn at different times.
Sometimes a change in weather, for example a cold snap, is important for active biting, which can activate some fish and, on the contrary, weaken the activity of others.
Here you will find a similar article about fishing in the Voronezh region on the Don.
Theaters
The puppet theater is located in the very “heart” of the city, not far from Station Square. Performances based on foreign and Russian folk tales are staged here. The theater's repertoire is suitable for children and primary schoolchildren. The intimate setting allows you to feel no boundaries between the audience and the actors. Kids are given the opportunity to interact with fairy tale characters.
Youth Theater
The Theater for Young Spectators, located in the Voroshilovsky district, hosts performances for children of all ages. Performances can be selected depending on the age of the child - both for kids and teenagers.
Musical Theatre
The theater building is located in the Central district on the embankment. From here you have a beautiful view of the Volga. The children's repertoire includes fairy tales for the youngest and productions for older students. Comedies, musicals and musical fairy tales - any performance becomes a bright, memorable event.
Don within the boundaries of the Volgograd region: some features
The Don in the Volgograd region is characterized by a fast current (approximately 3.5 km per hour in June), the channel edge is 5.5 meters , holes can reach 7-11 meters in depth, in some cases reaching 15 meters (so deep “ Motulichnaya pit). The banks are heavily snarled and there are rocky outcrops.
The Don is characterized by islands, rifts, spits, and sandbanks.
The Don fishing season largely depends on the flood, which most often consists of two waves - from local meltwater and from flood waters coming from the upper reaches of the Don. These two waves can coincide, then the flood will be intense and stormy, but quite fleeting.
When the water is high, there is an active rise of fish before spawning, this will ensure good luck for fishermen in all seasons. Fishing is available not only along the main channel of the Don, but also along oxbow lakes and channels.
Tributaries of the Don: Khoper and Medveditsa
Along with the Don, fishermen are attracted by the tributaries of the Don - Khoper, Ilovlya, Medveditsa and others. The Khoper is one of the cleanest rivers in all of Europe. The river banks are covered with bushes and trees; rare plants are found here, including orchids and white water lilies.
In many places in the Volgograd region, springs with clean water come out of the ground; comfortable sandy beaches will give a wonderful holiday to all family members, children and adults.
There are natural parks called “Ust-Medveditsky” and “Nizhnekhopersky”, as well as a unique natural complex called “Archedinsko-Don Sands”. Tourists and fishermen are also attracted by the place where the Don and Volga meet - Donskoy Park.
The current of the Khoper and Don rivers is fast, the prevailing depth is 4 m , there are holes reaching 11 m. The current of the Bear is even faster, this river warms up faster in the spring, and consists entirely of spits, shallows, and riffles.
The area where the Medveditsa flows into the Don may be impassable for motor boats if the water level is low.
Trampoline parks
Impulse
The largest of the Volgograd trampoline parks, occupying an area of 2000 square meters. m. is located in the Aquarel shopping center.
Here they play volleyball and basketball on trampolines, learn acrobatic tricks, organize competitions on the beam and take a ninja training course. There is also a foam pit and a rope course above it, a separate tricking mat and a dodgeball area.
"Sky"
This detached building is located near the Marmelad shopping center. There are a total of 20 attractions, including a climbing wall and rope park, a large trampoline arena and many opportunities for games.
"Flyaway"
The trampoline complex is located in the Diamant shopping center. In addition to the climbing wall, there are 25 trampolines and 2 foam pits.
"Fly away"
Location of the trampoline. The trampolines are separated by a foam pit. The territory of the complex itself is quite compact.
Fishing calendar
Fishing on the Don occurs all year round. The midge season is short and there are few of them. The winter fishing season on the Don is not favorable every year: winter can be warm, and with fast currents the ice does not stand up on the main channel of the Don; such natural processes are observed approximately every 5-6 years.
Then winter fishing enthusiasts fish from the shore on lakes and bays, and on the Don itself they use a boat for fishing. Ice fishing, as a rule, lasts from mid-December to early March, on bays and lakes - from early December to mid-March.
- In January , fishing for bream is best, using a jig, as well as tackle with a feeder. Pike-perch is caught well with the help of a balancer and a spinner; in the bays it is possible to catch perch and roach.
- The bite weakens in February
- In March, “fishing for the last crowd” takes place; in the bays and lakes the bite intensifies during this period.
- In April and May there are many opportunities for fishermen. The float and bottom catch roach, silver bream, bream, and sabrefish. When there is a flood with a low water level, they successfully fish with spinning rods (they catch pike perch, pike perch).
- The summer period from June to August is considered a favorable season for spinning anglers who catch pike, pike perch, asp, chub, perch, and catfish. Fishing with baits will bring a catch of bream and roach. In the first half of summer, the Don bream bites well - “zoban”, “kalinka” in the local dialect. Silver crucian carp, as well as bluefish and carp, are often found. You can catch catfish up to 15 kg and larger using bottom gear. You can also catch sharp fish - small fish, sterlet, but they must be released according to fishing rules. Fishing with a bottom rod using a feeder is popular on the Don. For pike perch, experienced fishermen advise going to the Don closer to autumn.
- In the autumn period (September - October) fishing continues with spinning rods and float rods. When the water gets colder, large pike become active, and pike perch are caught until the rivers and lakes become icy.
- In December , during the first ice, you must first wait for it to become strong before you can go fishing for pike perch, roach, pike, bream, and perch.
Take a look at another article on the site and find out the bite forecast in the Nizhny Novgorod region.
Where to go for a good catch?
Experienced fishermen suggest protected places that are not easy to reach, but very favorable for successful fishing and family beach holidays:
- Vertyachiy Farm is a good place for fishing both with a spinning rod and a fishing rod. Experienced fishermen advise that it is better to catch pike perch, asp, and pike during the morning and evening dawns; during the daytime there is a greater chance of catching perch. The nearest large regional center is Ilovlya. The main road is the Moscow highway, but there are difficult sections, so it is best to use an SUV for travel.
- The village of Alekseevskaya, Alekseevsky district is located on Khopra, and is famous for saberfish and fish fish. When dried, these fish are a delicacy for the most picky gourmets. You can catch pike perch and asp with a spinning rod. On the Buzuluk river, not far from the village of Alekseevskaya, there is also excellent fishing.
- Stanitsa Tishanka, Nekhaevsky district - Also located on Khopra, the journey is not short - it’s over five hours from Volgograd, the road is more prosperous, accessible for ordinary sedans. Beautiful places, perfect for family holidays, will delight lovers of fishing and beach holidays. Parking can be a problem during the season - Muscovites come for the whole summer. Chub, pike perch, perch, pike, and small fish are caught on the hook. The variety of fishing spots and catches will require skill and careful approach to each location. On three rivers, as well as oxbow lakes, bays, and lakes, almost any bait can be used. On the rifts of the Bear, small spinners are used, on the spits of the Don, fishermen drive a wobbler at sunset and in the dark, at dawn you can catch pikes using an oscillating spoon.
Tsimlyanskoe
A reservoir located on the Don River, construction of which began in 1952. The reservoir extends over an area of more than 2,700 km2 and has a depth of more than 30 meters.
Its construction was conceived to solve some navigation problems and irrigate the lands adjacent to it. On the banks of the Tsimlyansk Reservoir there are fishing and tourist bases of varying levels of comfort.
What kind of fish can you catch?
On Medveditsa you can use a spinning rod to catch perch, pike, asp, pike perch, catfish and chub.
On the float and donk you come across:
- bream,
- silver bream,
- roach,
- saberfish,
- perch.
The rivers are inhabited by fishermen, carp and sterlet, but fishing for them is prohibited. For chub and asp, fishermen go to Medveditsa.
In Donskoy Park you can catch huge catfish, as well as pike perch, crucian carp, asp, and perch.
People like to catch catfish and carp in the villages of Viltov, Starodonsky and Kamenny, on Razinsky Island, and on the Bystry and Vertyachinsky channels.
White fish is caught in Ryumino, Peskovatka, Trekhostrovskaya, Kachalinskaya, as well as on the Vertyachim farm.
Predatory fish are found in the Serafimovsky district, Kletsky and Ilovlinsky, near the Peskovatka farm.
Fishing for the Don of the Volgograd region as a savage
There are many well-equipped fishing bases in the Volgograd region; At the same time, many protected areas are not only accessible for “savage” travel, but also require special tourist equipment due to the difficulty of roads in the regional outback, far from the Moscow highway.
There are many pristine places where you need to get to by SUV or motor boat, due to the lack of even poorly maintained country roads.
Sometimes you need to take care of parking spaces, since recreation and fishing enthusiasts from Moscow and other regions come for the whole summer and create entire camps of cars.
Circus
The Volgograd Circus opened its doors quite a long time ago, so several generations of townspeople have become its spectators. Famous circus troupes regularly come here. Shows with animals invariably delight children, gymnasts and acrobats surprise with unusual performances, and clowns know how to lighten the mood. Most often the whole family goes to the circus.
Circus in Volgograd - how and what does the arena live on? A favorite vacation spot for city residents!
