The last spring month is considered one of the most interesting and prolific on the Volga in order to bring unforgettable pleasure to those whose hobbies are fishing. In April-May , Astrakhan finally establishes steadily warm and sunny weather without rain, winds stop, which in March and April are quite strong and reduce the effectiveness of fishing. By the middle of the month, a decrease in the flood level is already beginning, and by the end the water level in Mother Volga is finally returning to normal.
The best month
Fishing in Astrakhan in May, judging by the reviews, is very exciting. During this period, many species of fish that live in the Volga-Caspian basin begin to spawn. Spring flood on the most “Russian” river at this time reaches its climax. Sometimes water rises even five meters or more. As a result, real flood meadows are formed, where flocks of underwater inhabitants rush. Indeed, such barks are considered the most suitable place for spawning.
It is during this period that the most interesting fishing begins. In May, in Astrakhan, peaceful white fish is better caught. One has only to find a suitable, yet quiet place, and one can assume that a good catch is provided. It is not in vain that fishing in Astrakhan in May is so popular with a savage. Lovers come here for holidays from different parts of the country.
What can be caught
Mostly during this period, a float fishing rod with a reel is used, and a worm is used as a nozzle. However, for those who prefer bottom tackle, May, especially its beginning, is a very favorable season, because even in small floodplains of the floodplain in the last spring month there are a lot of large fish. For example, carp can peck perfectly at a depth of just one meter. In addition, fishing in Astrakhan in May can give a trophy pike.
All the full-flowing spills of the Volga during this period are full of peaceful fish going for spawning. This is a rudd, roach, roach , etc. Both migratory and semi-migratory fish, for example, Caspian herring and crucian carp, bream and bream, enter the river to spawn. And in their footsteps along the meltwater is the catfish, the purpose of which is not only warming in warm water, but also hunting in the fields. Quite large pikes often look into food meadows in flood meadows. In general, fishing in May Astrakhan promises to be very productive.
In the last week before the start of summer, the water level is slowly starting to decline. At this time, fishing is best in shallow water, at a depth of not more than three meters. Judging by the reviews, it is precisely on such sites that large pike with a perch come across. Pike perch at this time should be sought in the flooded shrubbery, and asp is where the fast current is: at the entrances to the channels, along the coast or under the steep mountains.
Where to catch
When the water level in the Volga is still high enough, the fish search strategy involves some adjustments. In this regard, fishing in Astrakhan in early May is conditionally subdivided into two types according to territorial principle: fishing on the main channel and fishing on peals and small tributaries in the Volga-Akhtuba floodplain. And already on the basis of the place and the expected production, not only tackle is selected, but also a nozzle.
On the main channel of the Volga
This is the place where in the May period zander with catfish, asp, as well as perch and other predatory representatives of the underwater world actively peck. Catfish at this time is caught exclusively in the pits. The most suitable tool for fishing during this period is bottom tackle, and the most effective bait is a frog, pieces of fish or bunches of crawls. It bites catfish on the main channel of the Volga quite actively.
The pike perch, which fishing in Astrakhan in May best goes near the flooded bushes, as well as in the so-called dumps, where it preys on a small part moving for spawning, is caught on jig and floating lures. Good "work" and tackle type gum. But you need to know that in May no more than ten hooks can be used. And during the period of the Caspian herring’s course, occurring in the middle or end of May, it is generally forbidden to fish for “gum”.
At this time, the asp holds on to areas near flooded trees and steep trees, avoiding places with a strong direct current. This predator is considered one of the most cautious fish, so it is incredibly difficult to catch it, especially at this time of the year, since it preys only on peaceful white prey, which in the mainstream during the spawning period are very numerous.
Fishing on small rivers
The Volga River flowing into the Caspian Sea breaks up into a large number of Eriks and small peals, in which, judging by the reviews, excellent fishing takes place during the flood season. In Astrakhan in May you can fish not only in the delta. During the spawning season, many species of fish, rising up the river, literally "stock up" all the rivers and sleeves. That is why a good bite in this season will be provided throughout the entire Volga-Akhtuba floodplain.
In early May, during the pre-spawning zhora, almost all underwater inhabitants in shallow water prefer bait only of animal origin. The main, most interesting bait for them are considered bloodworms or California red small worms. In the absence of this bait, you can use small raincoats, but not large ones, which production eats with great reluctance. Very productive - this is how fishing in Astrakhan in May is characterized by so many.
Reviews
This region, with the last summer month, turns into a real paradise for lovers of spearfishing. In May, not a single fisherman will be left without a catch, not even the one who first picked up a fishing rod. Indeed, at this time, Mother Volga abounds in fish. This is confirmed by everyone who has at least once been to these places, having chosen for himself the most catchy site and “his” type of prey. Judging by the reviews, many people liked this activity so much that they come back here year after year. Beginners can try their hand at fishing bases, fishing on boats or directly on pontoons. Catfish and carp, bream and perch, pike, asp - this season almost every species pecks. Judging by the reviews, the size of the fish is also pleasing, but there are especially many impressions of the Astrakhan brand - vobla, which is especially interesting to catch at this time of year.