Fishing is an exciting pastime. It becomes even more positive and enjoyable if you just add a decent catch to your vacation on the shore of a pond with a fishing rod. Clean and fishy places among free reservoirs are not so common. That is why most avid anglers prefer paid ponds and lakes. There is definitely a fish there, and the places are clean, and the porch / approach is equipped.
Fisheries Rakovo
All conditions for a pleasant pastime and successful fishing are created in the fishery of Rakovo. Paid fishing is offered in many reservoirs near Moscow, but it is in Rakovo that everything that fishermen appreciate is collected. And the places are wonderful, picturesque, and there are a lot of fish in the pond, and gear can be rented, and the catch can be so varied and significant that there will be something to brag to friends.
How to get there
The fishery is located in the village of Rakovo near Moscow. Paid fishing is available to both locals and visitors. You can get to the fish farm on Novorizhskoe or Volokolamsk highway. The path runs through the villages of Kostrovo and Mansurovo. After the latter, you should drive to Rakovo and there you will already find fishery. This is done very easily, there will be many pointers to the path.
Ponds
The presence of several ponds of different depths and sizes - this is the highlight of Rakovo. Paid fishing is carried out on water bodies that descend in a picturesque cascade to the Malaya Istra River. Carps are predominantly caught in the Upper Pond. The lower pond is especially in demand by fishermen in the autumn. At this time, come here for a rich catch of roach, crucian carp and perch.
Fishing in the "carp" pond is permitted only from the shore. But in the Lower you can enjoy fishing, both at the coastline and from the boat.
Fishing rules
There are several simple and clear rules that apply to all fishermen who came to Rakovo. Paid fishing here is only for men. Women and children up to twelve years old may be accompanying.
It is not permitted to use more than two types of fishing gear. Not allowed to use their own swimming equipment. In the Upper Pond, fishing from a boat is generally prohibited.
The fee is taken solely for entering the territory of the fisheries. For the catch, whatever it may be, no additional fee is charged.
There are no specially designated places. Fishermen are free to walk along the shore, look around, try their hand, until they find "their" successful fishing place. Rybkhoz Rakovo permits the use of absolutely any bait or bait. If you don’t have one, you can always buy it, just like fishing tackle (hooks, fishing line, etc.).
It is possible to rent a barbecue and make a bonfire right on the shore. It is even permitted to put up tents. You do not need to pay extra money for such a family vacation. The main rule here is not to interfere with each other.
Prices
Despite the fact that fishing is carried out in an ecologically clean area, which is very rare in the Moscow Region today, prices are affordable for everyone. Depending on the pond where you plan to fish, the prices will vary. In one pond (where there is trout, carp and silver carp) fishing will cost 800-1000 rubles per person. In the other (where crucian carp, carp, roach, perch are found) fishing will cost 600 rubles.
For just one hundred rubles you can conduct an independent tour of the territory, inspect the ponds, try to find your best place. And only then pay for the full package and stay fishing. Extra charge will be taken only if you plan to stay overnight. Night fishing here is more expensive at 200 rubles.
The fishing rules are simple and clear, prices are affordable and affordable. That is good fishing in Rakovo. Reviews say that you can come here, both for the whole day or for a few, setting up a tent. Experienced fishermen say that this is one of the few places in the suburbs where there are no strict rules or a fixed weight for fishing permitted.
Reviews
So what do they say about what paid fishing is in Rakovo? Reviews about this place are always positive. Fishermen tell how diverse fishing can be here. The good news is that you can always choose who you want to hook today. If this is a rare trout or a heavy silver carp, then choose the Upper Pond. If you like small fish, but in large quantities, then go to the Lower for perches or crucians.
Judging by the reviews, the ponds are periodically stocked, fishing here is successful at any time. Rumor has it that carp was caught up to 12 kg in weight and crucian carp with a total weight of about 7-10 kg in winter.