Where to look for pike perch for fishing on the Volga?
In order to find a fanged predator on the Volga, you should consider the characteristics of its habits during this period of the year.
Among the features are the following:
- In the first half of the autumn period, the habits of the fish are moderately calm.
- In the second, a sharp decrease in water temperature is observed. That is why the predator tries to leave the main part of the reservoir and go into channels where the water is still quite warm.
- The depth of the channel varies from 2.5 to 5 meters. At the same time, the predator goes to such habitats because it follows its main prey - sabrefish, which also goes into the channels due to rising temperatures.
In the second half of October, a situation is often observed when pike perch enters shallow water, the depth of which is 2-3 meters.
The very first cool weather causes all the schools to disperse into various tributaries, as the fish begin to look for holes and snags. It is during this period that active feeding begins, which allows fishermen to count on a fairly large catch.
Practice shows that in the Volga itself, fish gather at a depth of about 6 meters and the emerging bite remains stable and even.
Let's celebrate! With the arrival of snow and cold weather, the fish in question almost completely loses its caution and begins to attack almost everything in a wide variety of water columns, most often preferring deep holes with various snags, behind which you can hide in ambush.
Fish biting forecast in Saratov and the Saratov region
| Weather forecast and fish bite | Saratov, 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 | Clear | Partly cloudy | Mainly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Clear | Clear | Clear | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature °C | -19 | -24 | -24 | -23 | -19 | -25 | -25 | -23 | -16 | -22 | -22 | -19 |
| Pressure, mm. | 771 | 771 | 770 | 770 | 767 | 767 | 765 | 765 | 765 | 767 | 768 | 768 |
| Direction, | South wind | Wind southeast | Wind northeast | Wind northeast | Wind northeast | Wind northeast | North wind | Wind northwest | Wind northwest | Wind northwest | Wind southwest | Wind southwest |
| wind speed | 1 m/s | 0 m/s | 1 m/s | 2 m/s | 2 m/s | 2 m/s | 2 m/s | 1 m/s | 1 m/s | 1 m/s | 0 m/s | 1 m/s |
| According to the forecast, they will bite on: bloodworms crucian carp | 50% | 0% | 40% | 45% | 35% | 0% | 45% | 60% | 50% | 0% | 60% | 60% |
| According to the forecast, they will bite on: bloodworms Carp | 25% | 0% | 5% | 10% | 10% | 0% | 10% | 25% | 25% | 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% | 0% | 60% | 45% | 35% | 0% | 45% | 60% | 50% | 10% | 60% | 60% |
| According to the forecast, they will bite on: bloodworms, winter spoons, balance beams Perch | 60% | 0% | 50% | 55% | 45% | 0% | 55% | 70% | 60% | 0% | 70% | 70% |
| According to the forecast, the fish will bite on: live bait, winter spinners, balancer Zander | 60% | 45% | 50% | 35% | 45% | 45% | 55% | 50% | 60% | 60% | 70% | 50% |
| According to the forecast, the fish will bite on: bloodworms, oparish, small spoons Chekhon | 50% | 0% | 35% | 45% | 35% | 0% | 45% | 60% | 50% | 0% | 60% | 60% |
| According to the forecast, they will bite on: bloodworms, maggots, bark beetles, burdocks Ruff | 50% | 30% | 35% | 40% | 35% | 30% | 45% | 55% | 50% | 45% | 60% | 55% |
| According to the forecast, they will bite on: bloodworms, maggots, bark beetles, burdocks Chub | 50% | 10% | 40% | 35% | 30% | 10% | 50% | 55% | 50% | 30% | 70% | 55% |
| Doesn't bite Asp | 30% | 0% | 10% | 0% | 10% | 0% | 20% | 20% | 30% | 0% | 40% | 20% |
| According to the forecast, they will bite on: maggot, bloodworm Rudd | 50% | 0% | 30% | 40% | 30% | 0% | 40% | 60% | 50% | 0% | 60% | 60% |
| Bait: maggot, bloodworm Bream | 50% | 45% | 30% | 30% | 30% | 45% | 40% | 50% | 50% | 65% | 60% | 50% |
| Bait: no Tench | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Bait: worm, live bait, spinner Burbot | 60% | 50% | 60% | 10% | 40% | 50% | 40% | 30% | 60% | 70% | 60% | 30% |
| Bait: maggot, bloodworm Roach | 50% | 0% | 60% | 45% | 35% | 0% | 55% | 60% | 50% | 0% | 70% | 60% |
| Bait: maggot, bloodworm Bleak | 50% | 0% | 40% | 50% | 40% | 0% | 50% | 60% | 50% | 0% | 60% | 60% |
| Bait: maggot, bloodworm, bark beetle Ide | 40% | 0% | 20% | 20% | 20% | 0% | 30% | 40% | 40% | 0% | 50% | 40% |
| Bait: no Som | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Fish biting forecast in other areas of the Saratov region: Alexandrovo-Gaisky, Arkadaksky, Atkarsky, Bazarno-Karabulaksky, Balakovsky, Balashovsky, Baltaysky, Volsky, Voskresensky, Dergachevsky, Dukhovnitsky, Ekaterinovsky, Ershovsky, Ivanteevsky, Kalininsky, Krasnoarmeysky, Krasnokutsky, Krasnopartizansky, Lysogorsky , Marxovsky, Novoburassky, Novouzensky, Ozinsky, Perelyubsky, Petrovsky, St. Petersburg, Pugachevsky, Rivne, Romanovsky, Rtishchevsky, Samoilovsky, Saratovsky, Soviet, Tatishchevsky, Turkovsky, Fedorovsky, Khvalynsky, Engelsky.
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Tackle for catching pike perch on the Volga
Spinning fishing is characterized by a fairly large number of features that must be taken into account. The most effective method is jig fishing. This is because heavy jig heads quickly reach the bottom where the predator hides in search of its prey.
Before you go fishing, you should pay attention to choosing the most suitable equipment:
- A rod or blank.
- Reel.
- Leske.
- Bait.
Rod
- In autumn, in most cases, fishing takes place from a boat. That is why for such a case it does not make sense to choose a long form, since casting and retrieving will be difficult.
- It is recommended to choose a model with a length of about 2.1 meters with a fast action and a fairly sensitive tip, due to which you can feel the movement of the fish.
- The recommended test blank is at least 40 grams, which will be quite enough to cast a suitable bait.
Coil
- As for the choice of reel, for the case under consideration, the inertia-free version is ideal, the spool size of which is 2500-3000.
- The only thing that is recommended to pay attention to when choosing is that it is best to give preference to metal reels with a line-laying function, due to which the fishing process will be significantly simplified.
fishing line
As a fishing line, you need to choose a braided cord; the diameter is selected depending on how large the predator should peck. It is worth considering that a braided fishing line with a diameter of about 0.12 mm is suitable for a 2 kilogram predator, since the habits of this fish are very aggressive.
Free fishing in the Saratov region
In the Saratov region there are up to 2 hundred rivers, including the largest of them - the Volga River. It is not difficult to imagine that fishing in this region can be exciting and rewarding, since only the Volga is home to a huge variety of fish species. The same can be said about the rivers flowing into the Volga.
In all other bodies of water there are many representatives of both peaceful and predatory fish. Here fishing is allowed with any type of gear, both from the shore and from a boat.
In addition, in the Saratov region fishing continues all year round, both in summer and winter, both in spring and autumn. The fisherman can only acquire the necessary gear and bait, depending on the time of year. Don’t forget that it doesn’t hurt to find a promising place for fishing.
Here are the TOP 10 best places where you can fish for free in the Saratov region:
1. Volga River
Description, what kind of fish is found, how to get there:
The main water artery of the region. There are many reservoirs on the Volga. In the north of the region there is the Saratov reservoir, which supplies water to numerous enterprises in the region, as well as cities and towns. The city of Syzran is located here. Also on the Volga there are most fishing bases where you can stay overnight in comfortable conditions and rent a boat. Basically, they are located near the city of Saratov. This is very convenient for out-of-town fishermen who come to the city by train or plane, and they do not have to travel far to start fishing.
GPS coordinates: 51.30874, 45.79746
2. Ilovlya River
Description, what kind of fish is found, how to get there:
The river flows through the Krasnoarmeysky district and is not at all very large, but the landscapes on the river are picturesque, to say the least. In addition, there is a sufficient amount of very diverse fish in the Ilovlya River.
The banks of the river are densely overgrown with reeds, so it is better to have a boat, then there is a high probability of catching large fish. As a rule, all large fish prefer to stay at some distance from the shore.
GPS coordinates: 49.98022, 44.7682
3. Chardym River
Description, what kind of fish is found, how to get there:
The river also flows through picturesque places. A characteristic feature is that there are many islands on the river. Chardym means “forest river”, which also attracts many vacationers. The river is home to a huge variety of fish species, which also has a significant impact on the choice of reservoir by anglers. What’s most interesting is that there are even trout in the river, although they are rarely caught on a hook and are not large in size. Favorable periods for fishing are spring and autumn, when the water is as clear as possible.
From May to October, chub are actively caught in the Chardym River, which attracts the bulk of fishing enthusiasts.
No less often, pike weighing up to 5 kilograms are caught on a spinning rod. On this river it is customary to fish from the shore and at the same time you need to behave quietly.
GPS coordinates: 51.97614, 46.03376
Volgograd Reservoir
Description, what kind of fish is found, how to get there:
Due to the enormous size of this reservoir, which reaches a length of 540 km and a width of 17 km, this reservoir is often called the sea. The maximum depth of the reservoir is 45 meters. The reservoir is home to numerous species of different fish.
On the banks of the reservoir there are various tourist and recreation centers, as well as fishing camps, which are equipped with everything necessary to make fishing comfortable and effective. There are a sufficient number of places where both tourists and vacationers can relax.
The main fish of the Volgograd Reservoir is roach, which can be caught both from a boat and from the shore at any time of the year. You can count on a good catch in spring and autumn, but in the summer it goes deeper, hiding from the heat. But in the heat the bleak actively bites. Although the fish is small, it brings a lot of pleasure from frequent bites.
In addition to roach, you often come across the ubiquitous perch, as well as ide and chub, which choose quieter places for their camp.
Pike, pike perch, bream and carp are mostly caught from a boat. These fish prefer space and hard-to-reach places.
GPS coordinates: 51.48811, 45.96549
Saratov Reservoir
Description, what kind of fish is found, how to get there:
This reservoir is somewhat smaller than the Volgograd Reservoir, since its length is only 340 km and its maximum depth is about 30 meters. The width is the same.
Unfortunately, the coastal terrain of the reservoir is quite difficult to fish from the shore, so in such conditions it is better to have a boat. Then it is possible to catch trophy pike perch and pike weighing up to 12 kg. They should be looked for in areas of the water area where islands are flooded, as well as in places where rivers flow into the reservoir. In these places, crucian carp weighing up to one and a half kilograms, as well as perch weighing up to 1 kg are easily hooked. To do this, just find a grass and shell bottom.
Although there are not so many fishing bases, in the Saratov region, in the reservoirs, the best fishing is observed, since there is enough fish for everyone.
GPS coordinates: 52.06417, 47.79716
Lebedevskoye Reservoir
Description, what kind of fish is found, how to get there:
The Lebedev Reservoir is one of the largest artificial reservoirs in the Saratov region. The Lebedev Reservoir was built in 1961 on the Eruslan River near the village. Lebedevka, Krasnokutsk district. The volume of the reservoir at the NPU is 37 million m3. The main purpose of the reservoir is the accumulation of flood runoff and Volga water supplied by the Saratov irrigation and water canal named after. HER. Alekseevsky with the aim of using it for irrigation of agricultural crops, water supply to rural settlements, watering of territories, as well as for fish farming. A dam was built in front of the reservoir on the Eruslan - a river in the Saratov and Volgograd regions, a left tributary of the Volga.
Agricultural crops are irrigated from this reservoir on an area of 5.6 thousand hectares. The population of 10 villages in the Krasnokutsky district is provided with water, including Zhdanovka, Lebedevka, Karpenka, D'kovka, Usatovo and a number of others, where more than 10 thousand people live. In addition, in severely dry years, water is supplied to recharge the Akhmat-Lavrovskoye reservoir, from which it flows directly to the city of Krasny Kut.
GPS coordinates: 51.08277, 47.16416
Lake Obermounti
Description, what kind of fish is found, how to get there:
Lake Obermoungi is a shallow (up to 3 meters) floodplain reservoir known for the fact that it is home to a lot of crucian carp and largemouth buffalo (an artificial type of crucian carp), which is popular in sport fishing. Individuals of both species weighing up to 2-3 kg are not uncommon. A type of fish such as rotan is often caught in the reservoir. A favorite place for anglers who prefer to fish with float gear.
GPS coordinates: 51.73256, 46.83386
Lake Golden Bottom
Description, what kind of fish is found, how to get there:
Gold Bottom Lake, an oxbow lake (an old part of the channel) of the Big Pocket River, is known for its winter fishing for pike and perch. Most often, predators are caught using jigs, jigs and spinners. Also found are crucian carp, tench, silver bream, and bream.
GPS coordinates: 51.70343, 46.6003
Lake Bannoe
Description, what kind of fish is found, how to get there:
Lake Bannoe is famous for its calm weather due to its location to the prevailing winds and the surrounding forest. In the former Gulf of the Volga, which has turned into an independent separate reservoir, there are a lot of pike, roach, tench, perch, and silver bream are often found.
GPS coordinates: 51.72344, 46.59755
10. Lake Beloe
Description, what kind of fish is found, how to get there:
White Lake is a floodplain oxbow lake in the middle reaches of the Medveditsa River. This picturesque reservoir is located in a lowland, so it is not visible from the road. The shore closest to the road is overgrown with reeds, but there are quite a few approaches to the water. Fishing from the opposite bank is practically impossible due to the fact that dense forest approaches the water itself. Water lilies float on the surface of the lake, which in some places form dense thickets. The lake is popular with fishermen and vacationers. Crucians and carps are found here. On the shore, next to the hunting lodge, there is a comfortable place: an equipped fireplace, a table, and a garbage container. It is also necessary to develop the shore in the northern part of the lake.
GPS coordinates: 51.17444, 44.97444
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