Fishing in Vladivostok today is accompanied by a huge amount of catch of squid, flounder and mackerel. If you are lucky, you will be able to catch a particularly rare species as a trophy as a keepsake. For example, there were often cases when local fishermen caught a shark instead of the desired large pink salmon.
Ponds for fishing
Any trip for fishing trophies to the Primorsky Territory will be remembered for you as the most successful fishing in Vladivostok. What and where is caught is far from immediately obvious, but some of the most interesting places are presented below.
- Ajax Bay is most suitable for tourists. Fish is caught all year round. A distinctive feature of the place is a large number of forests near beautiful hotels. Arriving there, in one day of active fishing, you can catch a sufficient amount of navaga. True, recently fishermen do not often praise this place, they say, they say, the fish sits on a hook not as willingly as before.
- Lefu River among experienced anglers is famous for its nightly biting. Pike, perch, small catfish, killer whale, and carp are found in the branches of the river. In the afternoon in small quantities you can catch large crucian carp. In the morning or in the evening, the overlook is well on the float. You can also find the river by the old name Ilistaya. Surrounded by a large amount of taiga, it is quite difficult to get into places that are particularly rich in catch. In the lower reaches of the river, water is similar in color to coffee with milk, but it is in these conditions that fish are caught more often.
- Melgunovka (the Chinese name Mo until 1972) is a small river with a width of 67 km. There are small beaches along the shores, convenient for spending the night. In the dark, pecking mostly small catfish, horse and violin. Killer whale is caught at the same frequency at any time of the day.
- The Suifun River (Razdolnaya) is perhaps one of the richest in the number of species of fish. On it you can catch both heavy sturgeon, catfish or herring, as well as a smaller rudd, common carp, flounder, navaga and bearing. And if in Vladivostok fishing for flounder is quite common, this type of fish is found in almost all waters, but it’s quite difficult to find where to catch sturgeon. Therefore, if you deliberately go to it, this river will do just fine. Historically, the name is derived from one of the peoples of Manchuria in China, from where it originates.
- In the village of Rybachy, Amur Bay, there is a bay with a rocky bottom, where it is most convenient to catch a boat in order to easily maneuver on rifts along the fast current. They are most likely to go here to catch pollock; it is more common here than anywhere else. The village is also suitable for recreation, with its picturesque views.
- Sedanka is a seaside neighborhood on the banks of the Amur Bay. There are a lot of recreation centers and sanatoriums in it, so there will be places to stay for long fishing for several days without spending the night in a tent. Navaga is the most common fish in a local reservoir, the presence of caviar in the belly may be a nice bonus. Basically pecks every little thing like smelt, zubarik or scratches. Sedanka is the most popular place for winter fishing in Vladivostok.
Squid - a business card of the Far East
Squid fishing in Vladivostok is most common among amateur fishermen, as it bites absolutely all kinds of spinners. Catch it already closer to summer, but experienced fishermen in secret advise especially to prepare for the beginning of July. During this period, the squid manages to grow, and then it will be possible to count on a larger catch. The presence of an onboard spotlight is a prerequisite for catching squid at night. Squids come in two forms - the North Pacific, which lives in local waters, and the South Pacific, which grows to gigantic proportions. It is noteworthy that the North Pacific squid lives only one year.
Fishing tournaments of Primorsky Krai
The history of sport fishing in Vladivostok is very rich in a huge selection of picturesque locations for exciting events. The purpose of these tournaments is to promote a healthy lifestyle, respect for nature and the fight against poaching. The identification of the best fishing teams in Vladivostok for fishing is important for the development of sport fishing not only for the Primorsky Territory, but also for the whole Far East.
"Khankaisk predator"
The team tournament "Khankai Predator" was held on September 22, 2018 in the village of Sivakovka, Sivakovsky Krivuny. The prize fund of the tournament is 30,000 rubles and gifts from the sponsor Big Fish. 1st place receives 50% of the prize fund, 2nd - 30%, 3rd - 20%. In total there were 10 teams of 2 people each. The following fish species were taken into account:
- upper crown more than 50 cm;
- pike more than 50 cm;
- catfish more than 50 cm;
- zander more than 40 cm;
- Mongolian Krasnoper more than 30 cm.
Snakehead Sport
Danger Hunting Snakehead Tournament! Snakehead! - 2014 - one of the most popular over the past few years. As the name implies, the future winner needed to catch the largest snakehead, a dark brown freshwater fish up to 1 m long and a maximum weight of 10 kg, which attracted the interest of sports anglers with their original color. The organizer of the tournament was the Seaside Club of Spinning Lovers. The process itself was more like a friendly meeting, the spectators were the participants themselves and their children, but this does not negate the fact that all the fishermen responsibly approached the competitive part. Each managed to catch a snakehead weighing from 1 kg. Fish of less weight were not taken into account.
Amur Bay
In Vladivostok, there are two places for sea fishing - the Amur Bay and the Ussuri Bay. Both species are home to many varieties of gobies, perches, flounders, rags and other interesting fish. Let's dwell on each in more detail.
Amur Bay, the coastal zones of which are most biologically productive, in addition to attracting a huge amount of small living creatures, provide oxygen and provoke maximum activity of all organisms as a whole. This is where most of all human waste is dumped. Despite this, more than 100 species of fish live in the waters of the bay, among which salmon, herring and tuna are especially noteworthy.
Ussuri Bay
Ussuri Bay is the inland, colder northern bay of the Sea of Japan. Freezes off the northern shores. Approximate length - 67 km, width - 50 km, depth - 59-60 m. The favorable ecological state has always attracted many tourists, which served as the opening of new year-round and summer recreation centers. The infrastructure nearby is very convenient, along the entire coast there is a road providing a comfortable access to the bay.
Sea fishing in Vladivostok
Separately, it is worth touching on the topic of fishing in sea waters. This type of fishing is not only the most productive, but also fascinating, because, as you know, sea open spaces are one of the most amazing in the world.
Fishing in Vladivostok is mainly only spinning. As you know, marine fishing has existed for a very long time, but the discovery of new fish continues to this day. So, for example, fishing of the Far Eastern lacedra is not fully understood until now. It is strange that far from everything is known about it, because the fish reaches a length of 1.5 m and a weight of 40 kg, being an attractive prey for fishers, as well as sports fishers due to their enormous endurance.
Tourist fishing
Fishing at sea requires quite expensive equipment of the highest level, fishing rods of various types, attachments, and most importantly, vehicles. If you are going to fish near the coast, then an ordinary but extremely stable boat will be enough, since even near land you can stumble upon a very large trophy and your vessel can simply roll over from sharp jerks. Going into the open sea, definitely, you can not do without a strong boat. On top of that, adverse weather conditions, such as rain, can take you by surprise, and you can safely take refuge in the cabin to wait out.
Not everyone has the financial ability to get into the open sea on their own, having purchased everything they need. The cost of only one boat sometimes reaches 1 million rubles. In this case, a quality Far Eastern tourist service comes to the rescue. In general, having run through the reviews of visitors on different sites, you can understand that the tourism business in the Far East is at a high level. The cheapest boat rental is only 1000-2000 rubles per hour. Experts of boat trips offer access to the open sea with the possibility of a guaranteed catch, since many fishing spots have long been studied. You will learn not only how to catch flounder, pollock or squid, but also provide you with all the necessary equipment. You just need to decide on the boat, the duration of the trip and go through simple safety precautions, and that’s all, you can safely be ready for a long time to stock up on pleasant impressions.