Successful winter fishing in Astrakhan

There is an opinion that it is better to go fishing in the warm season. I am ready to refute this fact, as I assure you that the Astrakhan region is an area where nature allows you to successfully fish at any time of the year.

If you have no experience of fishing in winter, then do not despair. The reservoirs of Astrakhan are rich in fish, so both professionals and beginners will not be left without a catch. Holidays in the richest fishing region of our country will undoubtedly leave you with many impressions.

Features of winter fishing

The Astrakhan region is where one of the largest rivers in all of Russia originates: the Volga. Numerous lakes, creeks and channels in this region provide fishing enthusiasts with unlimited opportunities.

It is noteworthy that there is no fishing off-season in Astrakhan as such. Therefore, regardless of the time of year, the catch in this area is always large.

Species of fish found in the region's waters

The underwater landscape of the Volga is extremely diverse and therefore you can find many interesting species of fish here.

Avid fishermen will have the opportunity to catch large toothy pike, asp, pike perch and red perch using a spinning rod.

Fans of catch fishing will be able to enjoy catching giant representatives of river pits - whiskered catfish.

Well, the famous Astrakhan roach occupies a separate place among the rest of the catch. During spawning, it can really be caught on an industrial scale. However, it should be remembered that fisheries inspections impose restrictions on catching this fish at certain times of the year.

The so-called buffalo deserves special attention. In appearance, the fish resembles a cross between carp and crucian carp, and some species of this breed can reach 5-6 kg.

According to the stories of experienced fishermen, the crossing of individual representatives was carried out by specialists from the Canadian city of Buffalo on one of the farms. After which, several specimens were brought near Volgograd for cultivation in the lake. But during the spring flood, the lake flooded and the fish freely entered the river. The peculiarity of this breed is that it is unpretentious to the aquatic environment, food and reproduces easily. Thus, the “native” of Canadian Buffalo has mastered itself well and quickly spread throughout the Volga and tributaries of the Akhtuba.

Ice fishing - relaxation for body and soul

In order to go fishing in the summer, you do not need any special gear or qualifications as a fisherman. You just need to take with you a fishing rod, some bait and a kukan (a special device for preserving and transporting caught fish).

Winter fishing is a completely different matter, which requires the presence of special equipment and tools for fishing.

Despite the fact that winter fishing in Astrakhan requires special skills, it will not leave anyone indifferent. And after you master all the intricacies of fishing, fishing will turn into a relaxed and interesting vacation.

If for a fisherman in the middle zone winter is a dead time, then the same cannot be said about the fishermen of the Astrakhan region. All avid fans of winter fishing will not miss the opportunity to visit the Volga Delta. This is where ice fishing is more exciting than anywhere else.

Regardless of whether you are a fisherman with many years of experience or just a beginner, rest assured that the Volga will thank you for your diligence and will not let you go without a catch.

The advantages of winter fishing include the fact that with the onset of frost, the fish becomes more plump and fatty.

What to take with you on winter fishing?

When going fishing in Astrakhan in winter, you should take care of your equipment, which should include:

• warm, windproof suit;
• warm hat;
• balaclava;
• fleece suit;
• thermal underwear;
• mittens with flip-up fingers;
• thermal socks;
• warm waterproof shoes.

You can't do winter fishing without an ice ax and an echo sounder. Using these devices, you can easily drill a hole and determine the presence of fish in a certain area.

Guests of our base do not need to worry about equipment. We have a wide range of necessary gear, baits and other equipment necessary for fishing.

Tackle and bait

For successful fishing on the Volga in winter, it is recommended to use a classic set of gear. This includes nod and float type rods. Balancers, live bait, spinners, and devils are ideal baits for catching winter predators. For such types of fish as roach, roach, rudd, bream, bloodworms, maggots, worms, dough, raw squid, black bread, and burdock moth larva are recommended. You should also use bait and bait. For more effective fishing with bloodworms, experienced fishermen recommend using this type of bait in increased quantities (5-6 pieces).

Fishing in Astrakhan - in winter it is an incredible adventure that will be remembered for a lifetime. And the most important thing for this is a comfortable rest and the capture of your long-awaited trophy. The fishing base “Zapovednaya Skazka” copes with both of these points with an A plus, and this has been proven by all the vacationers and fishermen who have been here.

Features of ice fishing

The last days of November are the time when the Volga delta is covered with ice. Although some of its channels, where the depth is especially great and there is a strong current, finally freeze only by mid-December. Therefore, when going out on the ice, you should be extremely careful and beware of deep water and thawed areas.

The optimal time for winter fishing in Astrakhan is a period when the temperature is quite stable and does not exceed five degrees below zero. On these dates, the fish are enviably active and the bite is especially good.

If you're tired of sitting at home, winter fishing in Astrakhan is for you

It is clear that it is difficult to predict how cold the winter will be - even meteorologists make mistakes. But you can always find a way out. If the weather does not allow fishermen to go out on the ice, they can fish on the coastal cliff edges or from ordinary boats. Isn’t winter fishing in Astrakhan good in any of its manifestations? What determines a fisherman’s catch during winter fishing:

• And although the time of your arrival for fishing, the absence or presence of ice on the river and channels directly does not affect the amount of your catch, indirectly, when you arrive here and what the weather will be like does.
• Experienced fishermen say that if at the beginning of winter the ice was stable and the temperature was below -4 degrees, then fishing in Astrakhan in February will definitely be successful. By the way, this is the best time to fish in these places. And if you prepare in a timely manner and take the necessary equipment for winter fishing in Astrakhan, then you will not go home empty-handed.
• Roach, perch, and even pike perch will definitely bite on the hook. True, if fishing for roach and perch does not require special experience - the fish will bite on any bait, then with pike perch it will be more difficult. Here you will need to remember all your experience, dexterity, and stock up on appropriate equipment and bait.
• Pike fishing will turn into a real extreme sport. And although not every fisherman succeeds in catching it, catching a predator will bring many pleasant moments.

As a result, winter fishing in Astrakhan and relaxation at one of the bases will leave only the best impressions. You will not only have a good time, breathe in the clean winter air, but will finally take a break from the hustle and bustle. And the fact that you came here for a reason will be proven by your rich catch.

The main regions of the Astrakhan region, where the bite is especially good

On the Volga and its tributaries you can meet winter fishing enthusiasts from the most remote regions of Russia. Saratov, Nizhny Novgorod, Moscow and Smolensk are just a small list of cities whose representatives visit the Astrakhan region in winter.

The Lower Volga, its delta and Akhtuba are in great demand among fishermen in the winter.

Here you can successfully catch pike-perch, pike, and perch. The bite is especially intense in winter in shallow creeks and holes where there is a reverse current.

Where to stay for winter fishing in Astrakhan: fishing bases and price range

Along the banks of the Volga there are numerous fishing bases, campsites, and holiday homes, the doors of which are open to visitors even in the winter season.

Bases are preferred by those fishing enthusiasts who love coziness and comfort. But the prices for accommodation here cannot be called democratic. For lovers of budget holidays, we can recommend the private sector of Astrakhan.

However, it is the bases that are most popular among anglers. In the Volga delta alone, their total number is more than 50, and about 20 more are concentrated on Akhtuba.

Among the most popular databases it should be noted:

• “On Kalinovka”;
• "Two minnows";
• "The Tale of the Wild"
• "Cool place";
• "The ark".

As an additional service, each base will offer gear rental. You also have the opportunity to book a fishing trip under the guidance of an experienced fisherman.

Due to the fact that there are a large number of bases organizing winter fishing along the banks of the Volga, the price range is quite wide.

The main criteria for the cost of renting a base will be the level of comfort, the list of services provided and the territorial distance from the intended fishing site. The most budgetary economy option will cost about a thousand rubles per day, but comfortable premium apartments in prestigious regions of the Astrakhan region will cost from four and a half thousand or more. In the latter, you can use the service of a huntsman who knows all the cool places and features of fishing in a given period of winter.

As with the choice of means and equipment for fishing, most fishing enthusiasts are very careful when choosing a base for winter deployment for the biting period. Of course, comfort and convenience of living are important factors, but one aspect must be taken into account: special attention should be paid to the territorial distance of the base from the intended fishing location.

Fish behavior

Winter fishing in the Volga delta will become pleasant, positive and successful if you remember how different breeds of fish behave. Let's look at carp, crucian carp and carp. They are quite heat-loving individuals.

Starting from October and November, it gets cold. Therefore, this fish immediately finds good places in the pits, where it remains until spring. And to make it warmer, crucian carps and carps huddle together and press their sides and backs. Tenches and asps will also arrive after some time. When the thermometer reading is 10°C, they will definitely be joined by more frost-resistant bream. But with the first warming, the fish will leave their winter habitat to search for food.

Catfish have their own rules for hibernation. They like to spend the winter not in the center of the pit, but near the exit from it or on an internal hill. This makes it easier for them to breathe and receive oxygen. In contrast, pike and perch thrive in low-temperature waters and hunt bleak and roach throughout the season. Because of this, winter fishing on peals is popular in any frost.