Therefore, fishing lovers can already pack their fishing rods and plan exciting trips for the benefit of themselves and their health.
After all, in the most fishy places you can catch kilos of fish and it is worth it to get out of the house and spend a short (or large) trip to one of them.
Crimea, Alushta, village. Rybachye.
Alushta is not only a popular resort in Crimea, but also an excellent place for fishing. In the resort area there is even a village called Rybachye. You can fish both from the shore and from a boat, and for those who like something extreme, the option of exciting underwater fishing is perfect.
The most common option is fishing from a boat. There are many companies in Alushta that rent not only various watercraft, but also all the necessary gear, as well as life-saving equipment. On the banks of Alushta it will not be difficult to catch red mullet, this authentic calling card of this resort. Other popular fish include sea bass and bluefish.
Top 11 fishing places in Russia
Elk Island. This place is located near Moscow, just a couple of kilometers from the Moscow Ring Road. Therefore, it is always quite crowded here, but there is enough fish for everyone. This place appeared in 1983, and every year it becomes bigger and bigger. It is very beautiful here, the water is clean, without whirlpools of mud and debris. There are carp, crucian carp, pike, catfish, sturgeon and many other varieties of fish. Losiny Island is a nature reserve, so entry into its territory is paid.
- Akhtuba. This place is located in the Volgograd region. A large number of catfish and pike of gigantic size are found here, since the bottom of the lake is dotted with a large number of deep holes. It’s worth coming here for those who want to catch a really big catch, because the fish here are incredibly large. In general, a real paradise for fishermen, the main thing is to stock up on strong fishing line.
- Rybinsk Reservoir. The name of the place speaks for itself. The reservoir is located near the cities of Volgograd, Tver and Yaroslavl. There are a wide variety of fish species found here. You can fish from the shore or from a boat.
Lower Volga. All professional fishermen and amateurs know what kind of catch can be caught in the Volga. This place is definitely one of those places worth visiting. Here you can stay with a tent for several days or rent a hotel room. Sturgeon, stellate sturgeon, beluga and many other types of fish are found here.
- Klin reservoir. For fishing lovers from Moscow, this can be said to be an ideal place. There are a lot of bream, crucian carp, burbot, pike, perch, ide, and pike perch here. And getting to the ship doesn’t cause any problems. The reservoir is quite large, so there is a place for everyone to relax. You can stay in a village or set up a tent camp. Fans of comfortable and paid fishing can go to the village of Novoselki, and the rest can independently find a fishing spot on the shore.
- Seliger. Lake Seliger is located in the Tver region. Quite a lot is known about the lake itself, but few people talk about how good the fishing is here. This is a real paradise for fishermen. Here you can find burbot, carp, roach, pike perch, pike, rudd and eels. An excellent holiday option with the opportunity to bring home a rich catch.
Lake Yanisyavrvi. This fish pond is located in Karelia. The lake is of meteorite origin; along the banks there is a pine forest. Fishermen from all nearby regions come here for a big catch. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, and there is also a recreation center nearby. There is even an opportunity to hunt in these places. In Karelia, by the way, there are many other reservoirs rich in catch.
- Lake Onega. Also located in Karelia. This is the place where you can come with one fishing rod and leave with a rich catch. Trout, pike, grayling, salmon and hundreds of other species of fish are found here. This is a great place for trophy fishing. At the nearest recreation centers you can rent a boat with a crew. You can also get lessons for beginning fishermen here.
- Angara. This is one of the largest rivers flowing from Lake Baikal. The place is located in the Irkutsk region. Here you can find taimen, sorog, dace, pike, tugun, perch, sturgeon and other types of fish. You can fish directly from the shore or take a boat and get to the center of the reservoir.
Mzymta. This river is located in the Krasnodar region, its length is about 90 kilometers. Fishermen boast that here you can catch fish weighing 15 kilograms or more. The main advantage of this place is that it is accessible all year round, the water here does not freeze, so you can fish at any time. You can catch carp and silver carp here; there are also lakes with trout farms nearby.
- Sudak in Crimea. There are two main and most popular fishing spots in Sudak. This is Mount Alchak-Kaya with a fantastic view of the surrounding natural beauty. In addition to the variety of fish, you can also catch crabs, mussels or shrimp here. The second place is the city pier next to the old fortress. But here it is better to have an echo sounder for fishing, since there are a lot of people and a large number of swimming devices on the surface, which leads to active migration of fish.
Bering Sea
Undoubtedly, the most extreme and most exotic fishing place in Russia with the absolutely unearthly beauty of pristine nature. The harsh beauty of the cold northern sea and more than three hundred species of fish living in the local waters are a very worthy compensation for the need to travel a considerable distance to Kamchatka.
A developed coastal service is always ready to warm its clients on comfortable yachts and modern fishing vessels. In addition to the eternal spirit of adventure, there is a rich catch from the Bering Sea, and it’s a bit of a pity that there are fewer Russian fishermen here than Canadian or American ones.
Seliger
Fishing doesn't like fuss. The silence and beauty of the surrounding landscapes is what attracts all connoisseurs of big and small fish here. Perch, bream, rudd, roach, pike perch, burbot, carp, eel, pike and many other types of fish, a large number of recreation centers, organized service and abundant catches will delight the most demanding fishermen. Clean water, fresh air, peace and serenity of the local shores make this system of lakes a wonderful fishing place that you will want to return to again and again.
Elk Island
Very close to Moscow, literally ten kilometers from the ring road, there is a nature reserve with very clean ponds, where you can usefully spend time, relax and go fishing.
Losiny Ostrov is a wonderful fishing place, where you should get out of Belokamennaya for the weekend to admire the clear water and the bottom without holes and snags. You will have to pay for fishing in these ponds, but it is worth it : your catch could be crucian carp, carp, pike, amur, and if you are very lucky, then sturgeon or catfish.
Angara
Familiar to everyone from school, the only river flowing from Baikal is simply teeming with minnows, burbot, pike, roach, perch and grayling, which provides year-round biting, especially in ice-free reaches. The deepest and oldest lake generously shares the wealth of its aquatic world with the Angara : sorog, tugun, dace, omul, sturgeon will make up your catch if you decide to go fishing near Irkutsk.
Fishing spots on the lake
Most lakes are full of fish. But due to its preferences and the large size of reservoirs, it is, for the most part, found only in certain areas. Finding them is not an easy task, especially on an unfamiliar lake.
Typical mistakes in choosing a fishing spot:
- — throwing gear immediately near the location or stop; this can only be done when you come to the reservoir more to relax than to fish;
- — location near a large concentration of fishermen already fishing on the lake; why you shouldn’t do this; there are many options: most of the fish have already been caught; neighbors may perceive your location as an attempt to invade their territory; the presence of a noisy company nearby often distracts from fishing;
- - choosing a flat, clean section of the coast for the fishing spot; This is, of course, convenient for the fisherman, but it may not be at all comfortable for the fish.
Lake Onega
Father Onuphry, who once walked around the local area, did not notice the main thing - the wealth of this wonderful fishing place! More than fifty species of fish live in the waters of one of the most magnificent lakes for trophy fishing. With such a catch, which will be provided by trout, salmon, pike, grayling, you can even try to set some new record.
And at one of the many recreation centers it is easy to hire a boat and a crew that will show, advise and help novice fishermen. Professionals and extreme sports enthusiasts will be delighted by the Shuya River, which is a couple of hundred kilometers away from Lake Onega. In the numerous bays of its riverbed you can catch plenty of perch, roach, bleak, verkhovka and pike, and to complete the experience you can go rafting through the fast and choppy waters.
Rybinsk Reservoir
This reservoir has an apt name, indicating the presence of many types of fish and good catches both in summer and winter. The reservoir is located on the border of the Tver, Yaroslavl and Vologda regions; many rivers and streams of these places flow into it, carrying different types of fish in their waters to the delight of all the fishermen who come here.
Fishing rods, fishing rods, donks, boats - all methods and types of fishing can be tried here by connoisseurs of this male hobby. Patience and calm confidence will certainly be rewarded with a worthy catch.
Ladoga lake
For people of the older generation, these two words evoke slightly alarming and sad memories of the “Road of Life.” But not only this is the most beautiful lake in the Leningrad region famous; today it is famous for the huge variety of species of fish found here.
Crucian carp, perch, rudd, pike, tench, bream, burbot, smelt are just a few names out of more than fifty fish species that inhabit this wonderful fishing place. But the rarest and most delicious catch for any fisherman here is the cunning and tasty palia fish. Perhaps you will be lucky enough to catch her.
Klin Reservoir
If you are not too lazy to move a little further from the capital, lovers of simple paid fishing can easily satisfy their modest needs in the village of Novoselki. Everyone else will also not be disappointed with the catch - in the reservoir and nearby reservoirs there are crucian carp, bream, carp, pike perch, pike, tench and ide - the dream fish of the most demanding anglers. The beauty of untouched nature and the views of the surrounding area are simply mesmerizing. Take with you a strong landing net and a larger backpack, the catch will be rich!
Lower Volga
Since the times of the USSR, any avid fisherman could say with confidence that in the lower reaches of the Volga, namely in the Astrakhan region, there is excellent fishing. Wonderful nature, wonderful recreation and an amazing variety of fish attract knowledgeable fishermen and enthusiasts of this business. Moreover, beluga, stellate sturgeon, carp and other sturgeon can be caught without leaving the tourist ship .
Akhtuba
The Akhtuba River is just a dream for any fisherman! Its entire channel is dotted with holes and pools of varying depths, and it’s not devils that live there, but pikes, asps and catfish. Professionals and amateurs of all stripes dot the banks and waters of the river in the hope of profiting from the inhabitants of the depths. Armed with a strong fishing line and a solid supply of worms and patience, you can please yourself well and surprise your friends and acquaintances with the size of the fish you catch. If you're lucky, of course!
