Fishing is almost the most popular type of active recreation for people who love to spend their free time in nature, away from the noise and bustle. Enjoy beautiful views of nature on beautiful lakes and rivers.
Saratov is famous for its enormous water resources, the most famous of which is the Volga River. Not only local fishermen, but also visiting tourists come to these surroundings to fish. Hoping to catch big fish, people come here from all over the state.
A fishing trip is marked by pleasant impressions and emotions, and is also remembered for a long time.
What kind of fish can you catch in the Saratov region?
Fishing in the Saratov province usually does not disappoint fishermen - the reservoirs here are famous for their diversity, here you can try using any equipment and, most importantly, undoubtedly achieve the required result.
In Saratov reservoirs, including paid ones, the following types of fish are actively bred:
- carp,
- white and black cupid,
- carp,
- silver carp and many others.
In addition, they live here:
- pike,
- crucian carp,
- bream,
- zander,
- tench,
- saberfish,
- perch,
- roach,
- ruff,
- chub,
- as well as burbot.
In the spring, especially valuable fish species come up the Volga to spawn, such as:
- sterlet,
- sturgeon,
- salmon
- stellate sturgeon.
The most iconic fish is the ide; it is often caught using a spinning rod. Also, fishermen often pull out asp, chub, as well as carp, pike, and crucian carp. It happens that you come across catfish of impressive size.
Paid fishing pond - Chernomorets
Paid fishing on the Chernomorets reservoir is located near Saratov in a beautiful and calm area, where a visitor can be in the fresh air and enjoy the surrounding nature. It has an area of fifteen hectares and a depth of three to four meters with a muddy bottom.
The following types of fish are found in the reservoir:
- carp up to ten kilograms;
- white cupid up to five kilograms;
- black cupid up to three kilograms;
- silver carp up to seven kilograms;
- tench up to one kilogram;
- catfish up to sixteen kilograms;
- crucian carp the size of half a palm.
The pond is not on a slope, so the fish have been wintering since 2013. In winter, the reservoir is equipped with oxygen using an aerator. Stocking of ponds occurs from early spring until late autumn.
Fish in reservoirs are represented by different species. There is a lot of it in this pond. There are no complaints about insufficient bite, but to go fishing, you need to check the weather forecast.
On the territory of the pond there are:
- toilet;
- alcove;
- barbecue;
- coal is being sold.
You can come to the pond in any weather and in any car. Everything on the pond’s territory is kept clean, so it’s possible to come here for fishing, taking tents with you for a long time.
Overview of fisheries in the Saratov region
One of the largest fisheries in the Saratov region is the Saratov Fish Hatchery of Herbivorous Fish . It is located on an area of about 10 square kilometers in the Balakovo district of the region.
In the Novoburassky district of the province there is a Teplovsky fish hatchery , the area of which reaches 30 hectares.
Near Saburovka (regional branch of the State Research Institute of Lake and River Fisheries ) there is also a fish hatchery with an area of 30 hectares.
All these nurseries, and in addition the Eruslansky agricultural production complex , which is also involved in fish farming, need to be modernized, experts say.
In the city of Engels there is a fish farming enterprise called “Akvaresurs” . It houses an incubation workshop and a room for breeding sturgeon fish. There is also a growth and input and preparation workshop.
This enterprise occupies one of the leading positions, thanks to which it is often visited by officials from the regional government, the Volga Federal District and even the country's top leadership.
Benefits of paid fishing
For example, paid fishing in the Saratov region can turn into a pleasure that cannot be compared with anything, both for men and women, and even for the whole family. The advantages of such a fishing process include the likelihood of capturing large and small predators. Also, vacationing on a paid body of water is accompanied by a loss of wave vibrations. This results in a more comfortable fishing process.
It must also be said that for fishing on a paid reservoir you will need slightly different fishing rods. Naturally, there is always the opportunity to use a standard eight-meter circular fishing rod. But the use of an assembled structure with a plug is considered the most correct solution. Then the client will be guaranteed long-distance casting of the float into distant areas where huge fish live. At the same time, a fishing rod with a plug can withstand significant resistance from individuals up to thirty kilograms.
The behavior of fish in a fake body of water also differs slightly from river or lake species. In an unknown place, fish are forced to constantly move so as not to be hungry.
In an ordinary body of water, the situation is completely different. In this place, the fish are either located at the bottom in an area of great depth or hidden in natural algae. But nevertheless, feeding and searching for good fish on a paid reservoir is much faster and easier. Taking into account the feedback from many fishermen, it is almost impossible to lose your catch in such areas.
Reviews of paid fishing ponds in Saratov
We have a lot of good reservoirs in Saratov and you can choose a paid site for each type of fishing. I won’t rank them, since everyone has their own opinion. Grade:
Maksim
Perhaps I am one of those fishermen who often travels to private ponds. Based on the results of their visits this year 2021, I noticed many changes. Mostly the changes are for the better and that makes me happy! Mostly I visit: Aryash, Dubki, Hydrogen Sulfide, Bakaldy, Slovyanka. Grade:
Andrey
It seems to me that every local fisherman and lover of paid fishermen knows Aryash. I was there recently from three to eight in the evening. I caught 3 carps of 400 grams and one of 500 grams. Grade:
Georgiy
I’ll say it again: “Fishing on private ponds is no different from catching pigs in a pigsty!” Someone transports fish into the reservoir, and fishermen catch it if they can. Grade:
Alexander
For some people, fishing is purely about catching fish, but for me it’s about relaxing with my family. The three of us arrived there and paid 600 rubles a day, and we came to the Volga and bought, and fished, and even picked mushrooms on the island. A great day! Grade:
Vadim
I’ll throw in another “five kopecks” about the toll roads before reaching Generalsky, of which there are 2 more on the left side. Due to strife between the owners, they have deteriorated a little, although there is still a lot of decent fish there. The price has not changed for a long time - two hundred rubles for twelve hours. Tackle is unlimited, catch as much as you want! There used to be a lot of silver carp, but now I don’t even know. Grade:
Dmitriy
On BAM, when fishing with bottom tackle, you need to stand on the other bank. People there regularly fish with boilies. Personally, I haven’t fished further than 100 meters, but at the mentioned distance there are no hooks, although there are no interesting differences at the bottom either (well, at least I didn’t find them). Previously, we regularly caught them near a power pole. Good luck! Grade:
Maksim
I checked the new "toll" on the road in the vicinity of the Bald Mountains. The crucian carp the size of a palm is biting very well, I caught a carp. It catches well, especially well on donkeys. There are almost no small things, and the carp is in marketable condition. Grade:
Anton S.
The pond called “Chernomorets” is located 35 kilometers from Saratov. I caught a rod with a bait and two donks with feeders - in the end, for the whole day about five kg, mostly small palm crucian carp, as well as tench of about five hundred grams. Somewhere in the middle of the pond, solid grass begins at the bottom. The pond is not very promising for the use of donks and feeders. but there is fish. They promise catfish and silver carp. Grade:
Dmitriy
I fished on the Chernomorets all day until five in the evening. Result: two kilogram tench and seven carp of four hundred grams each. Very grassy bottom. Lots of small crucian carp. I expected more... Rating:
Andrey Vodyanov
Lately I’ve been riding to Ilnovka. Fifty rubles per hour per person, crucian carp weighing 100-120 grams are caught (earlier in the morning, larger ones are caught, 400-450 grams each). There are carp up to one and a half kilograms, they say there are larger ones, but I haven’t seen them. The downside is that the pond is very small and there are a lot of people. And it is located almost in a holiday village. Grade:
Pensioner
Recently I was at Gagarinsky, and so I took 5 kilograms of carp there. I recommend this pond! Grade:
Stas Komarov
I liked it at the new paid reservoir “Vasilievsky” in the Lysogorsk region. 30 km from the city. There is a private pond where carp and silver carp are caught. All the fun - for 350 rubles for eight hours...Companions (wives) for free. Grade:
Alexey Maksimovich
My husband and company went to the Vzletny pond. Quite a nice and cozy place. Girls are given a discount on fishing in the amount of 50% of the tariff - nice. Carp are caught well, but fishing for pike and crayfish is prohibited. A maximum of three fishing rods per person is allowed. The place is picturesque, you can’t make noise, so no one bothers each other. Highly recommend. Grade:
Anna Savelova[/su_quote]
I recommend Hydrogen Sulfide to everyone. This is a pond, I would say, for professionals who come here specifically for this. My friends, and they are experienced fishermen, went here from the Volgograd region and were delighted. Silver carp and carp are excellently caught, there are a lot of crucian carp, they are about half the size of a palm. Please note that in the surrounding area there are no gazebos, barbecues or similar civilization. This pond is for professionals, for those who want to fish calmly and in silence.
Grade:
Gregory
Paid fishing pond - Bakaldy
The price for twelve hours of fishing is three hundred rubles.
Each fisherman is allowed to use no more than 3 fishing rods. It is assumed that no more than three fishing rods will be used per fisherman. For girls there is a discount on free fishing.
Another plus is that you can catch fish here as much as you want. For leisure, there are special places near the shore with tables, barbecues and a fire. There is also a spring with the purest and edible water. However, the disadvantage is that there are completely no trees and shrubs on the shore. This reservoir was recently closed, and all the fish were transported to the Chernomorets pond.
Tips from experienced fishermen
- First, you should know how to catch catfish correctly, because its weight is quite impressive. In my opinion, every fisherman has seen a report about a catfish caught in the Dnieper, which weighed as much as 220 kilograms!
- As for small specimens, they are caught using a fishing rod and regular bait. But since your goal is a large fish, you will need special bait to catch it.
- Parts of veal, sheepskin, and goat are best suited for fishing for catfish, because catfish are predatory fish.
- Fishing equipment should also be more serious; the dimensions of the future victim must be taken into account. Give preference to special spinning rods for massive fish, where the hooks are number 12 and the fishing line is more than 1 millimeter.
- The tackle must be firmly fixed, since this fish is very powerful and can drag it to the depths of the reservoir.
- If the catfish bites, then release the line from the reel as quickly as possible. It should also be remembered that after this he will try to swim deeper into the reservoir and hide in the roots and other “shelters”. After which it is quite difficult to pull the catfish out of there, and sometimes it is completely impossible.
- In Chernomorets, the bottom of the pond is muddy and without roots, so catching catfish in this reservoir is very easy!
Come to Saratov and be sure to visit our ponds and then your vacation will become unforgettable. On paid reservoirs you can either simply fish or spend time with your family or friends in beautiful and refreshing nature.
The advantage of fishing in Saratov paid reservoirs is a guaranteed result and a good catch. In addition, in winter, anglers will be able to catch predators from the ice. But, naturally, for good fishing and recreation on reservoirs you will have to pay the optimal amount of money...
Paid pond "Vasilievsky"
The Vasilyevsky reservoir was opened relatively recently and is intended only for fishing fans. It is located far from civilized society in a colorful place thirty kilometers from the Saratov region in the Bald Mountain area and has a shallow depth of up to six meters. There is an opportunity to pitch tents for accommodation on the shore.
The price for eight hours of fishing is three hundred and fifty rubles, and for sixteen hours of fishing it fluctuates around five hundred rubles.
If a client visits this pond for the eleventh time, he is awarded a bonus for free fishing. The pond is home to carp and silver carp. However, it is prohibited to catch carp smaller than the palm of your hand.
Usovka
This village is located approximately 70 km from the regional center. Within this settlement, the Volga River is distinguished by its great depth and fast flow. In addition, in these places there are quite a lot of different islands, which differ in shape and size. People call this section of the Volga the “Bermuda Triangle”. Often in the village of Usovka competitions are held among fishing enthusiasts and even at a high, all-Russian level.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to fish from the shore everywhere, so it is better to have a boat. At great depths, in the Gusikha and Kayukovskaya channels, trophy pike, catfish and pike perch hunt. On the spits you can see asp, chub and perch hunting. In places heavily overgrown with algae, you can catch pike weighing up to 12 kg. As a rule, this is true for the Tula and Podvorotny backwaters.
