Reservoirs and rivers, lakes and ponds in Ukraine have always been famous for their rich catches. Not surprisingly, there are so many fishing enthusiasts among Ukrainians.
Fishing in Sumy and region
Fishing in Sumy is considered especially interesting and varied. Several large rivers flow through the region (Shostka, Bag, Sula, Khorol, Kleven), where carps, silver carp, and crucian carp with chub and catfish with carp are caught.
Lakes are also very popular among fishermen. There are few of them, but they are so rich in fish that every day there is a full house, even in winter.
Shelekhovskoe lake
Something fascinating and surprising - lake fishing. Sumy, Sumy region, Lebedinsky district - it is here that the Shelekhovskoye lake is picturesque and rich in various fish. The water in the pond is clear, clean, but cold. There are no local residents nearby, so fishermen advise beginners to know the way in advance so as not to get lost, not every fishing enthusiast manages to find the lake the first time.
On the south side of the lake you can catch crucian carp, roach and even crayfish. In the northern part of the reservoir perches, pikes and tench are found.
Sula River
Fishing in Sumy is very often carried out on the Sula River. If you translate the name of the river from the Tatar language, you get "zander". However, such a fish comes to the hook of fishermen is very, very rare.
The banks of the Sula River are considered one of the best places in the area. Successful fishing in Sumy, as locals say, is impossible without a trip to this river. Residents of their river are truly proud. Yes, and there is something. Here you can catch pike and crucian carp, roach and perch, blue carp and silver carp, bream, asp, and many more diverse fish.
Δech Lake
Another favorite fishing spot is Lake Δech. It is located in Sumy district, not far from the central part of the city. Its area is about a hectare, and a depth of about fourteen meters.
The lake has a very rich ecosystem. It contains not only more than fifteen species of fish. It is home to twenty-four species of mammals and more than 110 species of birds. There are also rare migratory birds. It is loved by the locals not only for the excellent conditions for fishing, but also simply for the picturesque beauty that you can enjoy, forgetting about the city bustle.
Psel River
Fishing in Sumy in winter is considered very promising. Especially the fishermen fell in love with the river Psel. This is the left tributary of the Dnieper, the length is more than seven hundred kilometers, the depth is more than eight meters. The river is characterized by winding and hard-to-reach banks. One side of the river is shallow, but the second bank is quite steep.
Finding a fishing spot here is very difficult. But it still attracts thousands of fishermen, both in the summer and in the winter. Why? The answer is simple. Huge catfish, pike, silver carp and even sturgeon are found in the river. Attractive weight specimens of pike perch and carp came across on a hook. As the locals say, one should not be afraid of difficulties. If a person knows how to keep a street in his hands, fishing in Sumy will always be successful.
Sumy reservoir
On the Bag river, a reservoir is formed, called the Kosovshchinsky or Sumy reservoir. Locals often even call it the sea for its large size and decent depth. The area of ββthe "sea" is about 135 hectares. You can get to it in fifteen minutes from the central part of the city.
The places here are quiet, picturesque. There are a lot of fish and the catch will be varied. Large specimens of carps (in summer), pike (in winter) come across. You can catch both from the boat and from the shore. Underwater fishing is also popular. The approaches are convenient, the places are already found, it is easy to find a pond and decide on your fishing spot.
Bite forecast
Different fish and pecks in different ways, as fishing experts say. Therefore, going for a successful catch, do not forget to know in advance the forecast for fishing in Sumy. This can be done on specialized Internet resources or from local residents, who over the years have already studied their water bodies and fish behavior depending on the time of year.
As a rule, in the reservoirs of the Sumy region, peaceful fish take better bait in the summer. In winter, predatory fish dominates the ponds and lakes of the region. In winter, you will not be left without a catch of pike or perch. In the summer, fishing will be a little more interesting, and the catch is much more diverse. In March, the biting of crucian carp, carp, silver carp and roach begins. The warmer, the greater the variety of fish waiting for you in local waters.