Geography
- Coordinates: 55°37′10″ N. latitude, 60°39′16″ e. d.
- Altitude: 253.4 m.
- Coastal landscape: the surroundings of the lake are overgrown with mixed forest, in some places swampy (most severely on the western shore). There are several recreation centers and other recreational facilities on the northern and southern shores, and collective gardens on the eastern shore. Dirt roads stretch almost along the entire coast of the lake.
Territorial location
- COUNTRY: RF . Region: Chelyabinsk region . Districts: Argayashsky, Kyshtymsky.
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Features of Lake Akakul
The reservoir, curved by small bays, stretches from southeast to northwest. Within the boundaries of the water area there are several small islands; 200 meters from the western shore there is a large island with dense vegetation. Within a kilometer zone from the lake there are stone quarries, a water pump and wetlands of the Akakul tract. Lake Uvildy is 10 km to the southwest, Bolshaya Akulya is 1.5 km to the west, Tartysh and Ulagach are 2–3 km to the east.
Lake Akakul is elevated above sea level by more than 250 meters. Its parameters are:
- water surface area - 10 sq. km;
- maximum length - 4.8 km;
- maximum width - 3 km;
- depth - about 5 m (average) and more than 12 m (max.).
View of the shore from the lake, © Georgy Cheredeev
The reservoir was formed as a result of tectonic processes, so in some places it is surrounded by rocky cliffs. The northwestern coast is overgrown with reeds and sedges. The bottom is muddy in places, pebbly and sandy in others. There is an accumulation of algae. The forests in the area are mixed. The natural flow of water occurs towards lakes Ulagach and Bolshaya Akulya.
The chemical composition of clean and clear lake water contains a whole complex of microelements.
You can see beautiful sunsets and sunrises on the lake. During the season, many vacationers come here. Ticks are found in forests and near wild beaches. Only territories of organized zones are treated with special compounds.
Sunset over the lake, © Veronika Boyko
Name of the reservoir
The Russified toponym is translated from the Bashkir language as “flowing lake.” Most likely, Akakul received this name because it is flowing.
Fishing on Lake Akakul
- Types of fish: ruff
- perch
- roach
- bream
- golden crucian carp
- silver crucian carp
- tench
- pike
- whitefish
- ripus
Fishing spots
Throughout the reservoir, both from the shore and from the boat. The second method is preferable - you can fish in deeper places. When catching a predator, you should pay attention to the part of the water area adjacent to the western coast - aquatic vegetation is well developed here - both near the shore (including thickets of reeds and reeds), and somewhat further from it - at the bottom, which are natural ambush sites for predatory fish .
Fishing Features
Due to the increased background radiation, not all fishermen go to Lake Akakul (probably for the same reason there is little garbage on its shores). However, those who visit it speak well of the reservoir.
The most interesting thing here is bream fishing. This fish is found in sufficient quantities, although it is represented mainly by “plywood” - specimens whose weight usually does not exceed a kilogram. Larger bream are also caught, but mostly at night. At the same time, it is very important to know the “fish trails” - places on the lake where schools of bream move and feed. Breaches who have studied a reservoir well, as a rule, almost always return with a catch. It is sometimes useful to watch them, especially in winter - focusing on the tent “cities”. Important: among the caught bream and bream there is often a certain percentage of worms - from a third to a half, although sometimes it happens that all the fish in the catch are clean.
The second most popular fishing is pike. There is also a lot of it in the lake, which attracts spinners and girdle fish. Usually, quite acceptable specimens are caught - from a kilo to three, but from time to time this also happens - only small things begin to bite - weighing no more than a kilogram, or even less than half a kilo.
Ripus. This fish can also be caught regularly on Akakula (in winter).
Other fish, for example, perch and chebak, are also caught here, but they are usually considered as bycatch.
IMPORTANT: several years before the writing of this article, one enterprising fisherman who visited Lake Akakul submitted part of his catch to the SES for analysis. The certificate that he was given upon completion of the study made his eyes widen, because the content of radionuclides in the fish noticeably exceeded all established standards (information from the fishing Internet forum of the Chelyabinsk region). Hence the conclusion: before going to Akakul, you should think three times.
Fishing
Lake Akakul (Chelyabinsk region) is rich in fauna; fishing attracts lovers not only from the Southern Urals, but also from all over Russia. Pike, roach, ruffe, whitefish, perch, crucian carp, ripus, bream and many others are found here in huge quantities. Akakul is stocked with rhipus and whitefish annually. It is believed to have the largest number of fish species in the entire area. There are also crayfish here. You can fish from the shore or from a boat, but at depth the prey is larger. You can stay on the lake as a “savage”, in a tent, or you can book a fisherman’s house. This is a 2-storey cottage, where even a large company will have space. There is a sauna, billiards and barbecue area. You can rent boats. Lake Akagul (Chelyabinsk region) is loved by many fishermen, some come here every year.
How to get there (get there)
The following is a list of entrances (approaches) to the reservoir - 2 options.
Eastern Bank (from Yekaterinburg)
- Coordinates: 55°36′23″ N. latitude, 60°40′53″ e. d.
- Distance from Yekaterinburg: 176 km.
- Delivery option: any car.
- How to get there: from Yekaterinburg you should go in the direction of Chelyabinsk. After Tyubuk, turn right - onto Kasli, and continue driving in the direction of the city, having passed which, you need to move further - to Kyshtym, on the outskirts of which there will be a sign “Karabash / Chelyabinsk”, a railway crossing and a three-way intersection, at which you need to turn left. Next, follow the signs towards Chelyabinsk until you leave the city. Next - through the village of Kaolinovy towards Kuznetsky. After a few kilometers there will be signs for Akakul, Bizhelyak and recreation centers - after them you need to turn left, then go to the fork, at which you turn right (there will be a sign “bereg recreation center”). After a while, a lake will appear to the left of the road.
Eastern Shore (from Chelyabinsk)
- Coordinates: 55°36′23″ N. latitude, 60°40′53″ e. d.
- Distance from Yekaterinburg: 98 km.
- Delivery option: any car.
- How to get there: from Chelyabinsk you should go in the direction of Yekaterinburg, at the junction near Dolgoderevensky, turn to Argayash and then move to this settlement. On the outskirts of Argayash there will be a sign to Kyshtym, Ozyorsk and Kuznetskoye - turn left, where you need to turn, then move in this direction. On the outskirts of Kuznetsky - turn towards Kyshtym - right, then drive a few kilometers to the signs “Akakul / Bizhelyak” and “recreation center”, after which turn right. Next - as in the previous version.
How to get there
Lake Akakul (Chelyabinsk region) is located near the cities of Ozersk and Kyshtym. This is the northwest of the region. Federal highways do not pass here, and you can only get to the place by personal transport. From Chelyabinsk you must first follow the M5 highway to Yekaterinburg, pass the sign for the village of Dolgoderevenskoye and turn at the first sign heading towards Argayash. In this locality you need to turn towards Kyshtym; on the road to the city there is a lake approximately 2/3 of the way. From Chelyabinsk it is about 80 kilometers, that is, 1.5 hours. From Yekaterinburg to the lake - 160 kilometers. Road route: Ekaterinburg-Bolshoi Istok-Oktyabrsky-Tubuk-Sysert-Kasli-Kyshtym. Next turn to Argayash, where the lake is located on the left side.
Hydrology
- Availability of permanent drainage: yes, wastewater.
- Swimming pool: Kyshtym River.
- Bottom: muddy.
Chemical composition
- Water: fresh.
- Salinity: 0.3 g/l.
- Water class according to salt composition: hydrocarbonate-magnesium.
- Coordinates: 55°37′10″ N. latitude, 60°39′16″ e. d.
- Altitude: 253.4 m.
- Coastal landscape: the surroundings of the lake are overgrown with mixed forest, in some places swampy (most severely on the western shore). There are several recreation centers and other recreational facilities on the northern and southern shores, and collective gardens on the eastern shore. Dirt roads stretch almost along the entire coast of the lake.
Territorial location
- Country Russia . Region: Chelyabinsk region . Districts: Argayashsky, Kyshtymsky.
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The lake is located not far from the territory of the East Ural radiation trace, which was left after the accident at the Mayak production facility, which occurred in the 50s of the 20th century. Measurements made by specialists from Tomsk State University showed that the natural background radiation in the reservoir was 50 times higher.
Holidays on Akakul
People come to the reservoir in summer and winter. Wild recreation involves spending the night in tents or cars, swimming on unequipped beaches, cooking over fires and organizing your own entertainment. Many people bring with them inflatable boats, mattresses, camping stoves and camping supplies. Everyone arranges their living conditions at their own discretion. It is possible to stay in the houses of local residents, temporarily rent an apartment or live in a country house.
Many people visit Lake Akakul for fishing, choosing to stop during the warm season on the western shore of the reservoir. There are more reeds and algae, there are sharp changes in depth that are easily determined visually. In winter, underwater fishing is carried out on Akakul, and even competitions are organized. Experienced fishermen advise arriving at the first strong ice, as they are sure that the best bite occurs at this time.
Wild beach on the shore of Lake Akakul: Google panorama
How to get to Lake Akakul
The reservoir can be reached by public transport or by your own car.
By electric train
Between the Central railway station of Chelyabinsk and the station. Electric trains No. 6901 and 6903 operate in Bizhelyak according to the schedule:
On the same electric trains you can get to the station. Bizhelyak from any settlement located along the Chelyabinsk - Verkhniy Ufaley railway line. Including from the administrative centers of Argayash and Kyshtym.
By bus
From the Northern Bus Station of Chelyabinsk, flights depart through the bus stop “Bizhelyak, turn”. The route number should be checked at the station information desk.
The shortest route from Chelyabinsk partially runs along the M-36 highway towards Yekaterinburg. You must follow the road until the sign for Argayash. After turning left, you need to get to Argayash, then take the direction to Kuznetskoye, after passing which turn right - to Lake Akakul. The eastern shore will become visible in about 15 minutes. The total route from Chelyabinsk to the reservoir is 90 km.
From Yekaterinburg it would be better to take the M-36 highway towards Chelyabinsk. After the sign to Tube, you need to turn right. Then - follow the direction Kisegach - Kyshtym - Kaolinovy - Akakul. The length of the road is 170 km. Check-in is carried out from the eastern shore of the reservoir.
Lake Akakul: video
