In the Leningrad region is Vishnevsky Lake, which is the source of the small Iskritsa River. Thanks to the latter, it is associated with the Cancer pond and the Vuoksa basin. The exact origin, unfortunately, has not yet been clarified, but it is located in a hollow in which meltwater previously flowed.
a brief description of
The total length of the lake is 6.5 km, the width is almost half - 3.1 km. The area of the reservoir is 10.5 square meters. km Vishnevsky lake has two islands. The coastline is simple, the banks are not steep and low. In most cases, they are plowed up. From the northern part there is a ridge, which, in essence, forms a small cape. It has a steep coast on which the forest is based. On the other hand - southwest - there is a small plot of land represented by a flooded lowland.
Lake Basin
The basin has very interesting characteristics. Its maximum height from the surface of the water to the bottom is 3 meters. The shape is saucer-shaped. The basin is extended towards the northwest and southeast. The slope, which is located under water, abruptly descends to the center. The bottom closer to the land is sandy, less often clay and pebbles are found. At a depth of Vishnevskoe Lake has a fairly high (3-4 meters) deposits of silt.
Water and surface
In the summer, the water warms up to a high temperature, and throughout the entire depth. It has a yellow-green color, transparency is almost zero.
Rdest, cattail, reeds, egg capsules and reeds are found all around the lake. The pond is gradually overgrown. The strongest vegetation cover is near the start point of the Iskritsa River. This place is located near the village of Krasnoselsky.
Currently, Vishnevsky Lake is covered with a green "carpet", the dimensions of which sometimes reach up to 200-300 meters. Fishing in such places is almost impossible, so it is best to select the places recommended by professionals.
The depth of the pond became slightly less after some of the water was lowered to expose the coast. The resulting land areas are used for agricultural development.
Fauna
Unfortunately, a lot of fish often die in winter. This is due to a lack of oxygen. The fauna is represented by such species: ruff, perch, roach. Sometimes fishermen catch ide, pike and burbot. However, the latter are difficult to catch, because their population is scanty.
Some fishing tips
Judging by the reviews of fishermen, it is best to catch from a boat on a float rod. You need to master the north coast. If it is not possible to purchase or bring the necessary equipment, then a fishing and hunting base on Lake Vishnevsky will always come to the rescue. Boat rental - about 500 rubles. per day. To stay at the base, equipped houses are offered. There is a kitchen, amenities on the street. The cost of living per person is up to 1,000 rubles. (daily payment).
Information for Fishermen
As already mentioned, it is best to fish from the shore or boat on the north shore. Mostly perch, ruff and roach are caught. Pike, burbot and ide - very rarely. In principle, fishing can be done using a conventional spinning rod or telescopic fishing rod.
There is a lot of roach in the lake, due to which it is caught non-stop, especially in the summer season. In order for the catch to really please the fisherman, it is better to choose morning (from 4:00 to 9:00) or evening time (from 17:00 to 21:00). In principle, if a tourist wants fresh fish, then Lake Vishnevskoye will always help him out. Fishing will go better if you use bloodworms (winter-autumn), semolina and other types of cereals (summer) and maggots (spring). If you want to catch a ruff, you can come to the lake at different times of the year. It is caught in any season, the main thing is to keep bloodworms or worms on the fishing rod. In autumn, you can catch a pike a couple of times, at other times of the year it is almost impossible. If you really want to replenish your catch with this particular type of fish, you should pay attention to the advice of professional anglers. You need to catch a pike in a reed or grass on bottom drops or dumps. Perch comes across a spinner and rubber. A small representative is caught almost constantly, like roach. By the way, it is he who can be caught in the winter season.
Population and path to the lake
The coast is populated unevenly. Most settlements are located on the north and south-east coast.
Getting to the lake is easy enough. You can do this through Pervomaisky village, you should get to Podgorye. After it is necessary to overcome the distance of one kilometer towards the village. Krasnoselsky. Then you should drive along a dirt road - and now you meet the southern shore of the lake.
Recreation center
Near the lake there is a cottage town, as well as a recreation center. All tourists mainly choose the second option, because it is quite cheap. It is worth considering that the recreation center has all the necessary amenities. Even things for fishing, because most often people come to Lake Vishnevskoye for this purpose. The recreation center provides various types of services that will help to fully spend time on the pond. Tourists do not complain about the level of food. Neighbors constantly come across adequate, among them you can find worthy fishermen who will give good advice on catching certain types of fish. All the equipment at the recreation center is in working condition, there is no old equipment.
Incidents on Lake Vishnevskoe
Unfortunately, all water bodies pose a potential danger to tourists who just swim and fish in boats. Several times a year, people die on the lake, their bodies are found after some time. Danger awaits the vacationer on each side! There is a risk of drowning while swimming or fishing, some die due to boat malfunctions or due to non-compliance with basic safety rules. Rarely emergencies happen due to a storm. But this, as a rule, is an exception, because the lake of the Leningrad Region does not have large waves and the weather conditions are favorable in most cases. You should be very careful when relaxing in such places, and always remember the rules of behavior on the water!