Successful fishing depends on many factors: favorable weather, suitable gear, good bait ... But the most important thing is the choice of a reservoir. This article provides information about the best fishing spots in the Saratov region.
General information about fishing in the Saratov region
Saratov region is sufficiently “equipped” with water resources. More than one hundred and eighty rivers flow here, one of which is Mother Volga. And since there is no shortage of water, fishing in the Saratov Region is at its best.
In reservoirs, rivers and ponds bream, silver carp, roach, grass carp, carp, pike and other fish species are found. You can hunt them both above the surface and underwater; from the shore or from a boat; using fishing rod or net.
Fishing in the Saratov region is divided into summer, lasting from May to October, and winter - from December to April. The choice of equipment, bait and tactics largely depends on the season. But not only from this, but also from a specific place.
Volgograd reservoir
The Volgograd reservoir is often called the sea, not only because of its size (540 km in length, 17 in width with a maximum depth of 45 m), but also due to its rich fauna. Fishing enthusiasts can expect to meet a pike, common carp, catfish, bream, carp, burbot, crucian carp, perch, roach, chub, bleak, etc.
The infrastructure on the reservoir is well developed, and everyone can try their hand both as a savage and as an organized tourist - fortunately, there are many specially equipped bases for these purposes.
The dominant fish in Volgograd is roach. It is fished mainly from the coast and in the cooler season. By the end of spring, the roach nibble decreases - it can be found only in the depths. And restored only by September. And the queen of the hot summer is bleak. Her high temperatures do not care.
It is better to hunt large representatives of the fauna - zander, bream, pike and common carp from a boat. And from the coast, in addition to roach, perch goes well, as well as ide and chub, who love quiet harbors.
Saratov Reservoir
Popular among fishermen of the region is the Saratov Reservoir, which stretches over more than 340 km in length and 17 km in width. Its depth reaches 30 meters.
The permanent inhabitants of the reservoir are pike perch, carp, pike, roach, catfish, chub, ide, burbot, perch, crucian carp, asp, birch, bleak, etc.
The coastal relief of Saratov has its own specific features that make fishing from the coast practically impossible. Better use a boat. Then there are great chances to catch huge pike perches (weighing about 12 kg) and even larger pikes that can be found near flooded islands and at the places where rivers flow into the reservoir. Even standard crucian in these places is addictive by one and a half kilograms, and the average perch weighs a kilogram (the latter, by the way, loves shell and grass fields very much).
There are relatively few fishing bases here. We can say that fishing in the Saratov Region is one of the best on this reservoir, there are enough stocks of animals.
Ilovlya River
Another notable place in the region is the Ilovlya River. It flows through the territory of the Krasnoarmeysky district; it is notable for its small dimensions and picturesque landscapes. As well as valuable fauna. In Ilovle, a fisherman is waiting for pike, bream, ide, perch, crucian carp, roach and ide.
The banks of the river are densely overgrown with reeds, so it is better to hunt from a boat. Yes, and there is more fish at a depth - she is afraid of approaching the coast.
Chardym
The Chardym River is also located in very picturesque places and is humbled by many islands. Its name translates as "forest river." But not only this attracts fishing in Chardyma, Saratov region, but also, of course, with its “population”. Chub, perch, asp, bersh, pike, catfish, ide and even trout (!) Are found here. The latter comes across rarely and differs in small sizes, but you can try. The most favorable time is spring or late autumn, when the water brightens as much as possible.
Well, the main inhabitant of Chardym is the chub. It is precisely after him that most of the fishermen come here in the warm season (from May to about October).
In pursuit of the chub, there are quite a good chance of catching a pike. There are even fairly large individuals weighing up to five kilograms.
It is customary to fish here from the shore. The most important thing is to be quiet. This is the key to success.
Harness
About seventy kilometers from the center of Saratov is the village of Usovka, next to which the Volga acquires a rapid current and is characterized by great depth. There are also many (several hundred) islands of the most intricate forms, grooves, backwaters and highlands. This place is popularly called the "Bermuda Triangle", and fishing in Usovka (Saratov Region, Voskresensky District) is carried out even at the level of national championships.
Amateur fishermen who have at their disposal a boat are not complaining (hunting is not possible from the shore). In the pits of the ducts of Gusikha and Kayukovskaya, huge zander, pike and catfish are hiding. Whole flocks of asp, perch and chub come across on the braids. Pike (up to 12 kg) can most likely be found in the Gate and Tula floodplains, which are heavily overgrown with grass.
Knitting
Fishing in Vyazovka in the Saratov region is also a success with experts in their field. It is especially good in winter, when you can hunt a predator from the ice. True, this pleasure is not free here - a special base is equipped in Vyazovka.
Generally paid fishing in the Saratov region, as in other regions of Russia, is already a fairly common occurrence. And has a lot of adherents, as it guarantees the result.
Among the most famous fishing bases in the Saratov region are “Aryash”, “Bakaldy”, “Hydrogen sulfide”, “Dubki”, “Ogorevsky”, “Slavyanka”, “Forest Fairy Tale”, etc. Relax in the lap of nature, successfully go fishing with comfort here you can for very little money.
Well, anyone who wants a “free flight” may well make it in a public reservoir. Fortunately, free fishing in the Saratov region is still available almost everywhere!