Clean lakes and picturesque rivers create excellent conditions for a pleasant stay and excellent fishing. In Karaganda, a huge number of species of fish are found, such as pike, roach, bream, zander, rudd and asp. In some reservoirs, even catfish, the size of which exceeds 2 meters, can be caught. Hunting and fishing in Karaganda is favorable at any time of the year.
Summer fishing
The region has more than 200 bodies of water that are great for fishing in the warmer months. However, the most favorable time for fishing is considered from the beginning of April to the end of May, as well as from mid-August to the end of September.
The largest river of the Karaganda region is the Nura. It crosses the entire region and flows into the Tengiz lake. The most popular fishing spot is Lake Balkhash, part of which is freshwater and part salty. Due to the huge reserves of phytoplankton, fishing in Karaganda on Lake Balkhash is very effective both from a boat and from the shore. It is in this lake that the largest catfish are caught , and you can also catch quite large carp, pikeperch and pike.
A feature of fishing in this region is the presence of good depths near islets that are located off the coast. In these places, medium and large zander are perfectly caught on spinning. In addition, spinning can catch the asp, which abound in these places.
Winter fishing in Karaganda
In winter, the average temperature in Karaganda is -40 ° C, so winter fishing in this region is suitable only for experienced fishermen. In addition, it is necessary to carefully choose frost-resistant clothes and shoes with rubber soles.
Among the most popular places for winter fishing, the Samarkand reservoir, Martykovka, Tokarevka and Betalys should be highlighted. The variety of fish that can be found in these reservoirs is amazing. Here you can catch pike, perch, bream, carp, roach, common carp, gudgeon and other species.
For successful fishing, local residents recommend choosing a place with the highest snowdrift. The fact is that the fish prefers to stay in the shade, so such a place will be the most catchy. Avoid places near grass. It’s best to choose the place where the bite occurred immediately. Big fishing in Karaganda is a pleasant pastime among the snowy expanses, as well as the opportunity to return home with a decent catch.
Features of fishing depending on the type of fish
Experienced fishermen know that there are secrets to catching various fish. On Lake Balkhash you can fish both by boat and from the shore. At the same time, from the shore you can catch carp of a fairly large size. If you fish from a boat, you can catch breams and catfish, for fishing which, as a rule, on-board gear is used.
Fishing at the Agatay Reservoir is most effective in the dam area. Here you can find quite large ruffs and crucian carp.
Lake Ulga has a large number of different types of fish, such as roach, common carp, rudd and silver bream, but most often caught medium and large perch. In this pond, the fish most actively pecks at pre-sunset time.
Summer and winter fishing in Karaganda is most successful on the Temirtau reservoir. A feature of this reservoir is the ability to fish from the shore, as well as the presence of white fish species.
Recipes for successful fishing in Karaganda
The Karaganda region is famous for its unique fishing spots. But to return home with a good catch, you need to follow a few simple rules:
- Thanks to the excellent suburban conditions, fishing in Karaganda is possible at any time of the year. However, in certain reservoirs, fish is better caught in winter, and in others in summer or spring.
- Fish is very sensitive to weather changes, so before traveling, you should take into account temperature differences, pressure or the presence of precipitation.
- Some fish can only be caught from a boat, while others can be caught from the shore. Therefore, if there is no boat, you should take tackle and bait with you for the type of fish that can be caught in a shallow section of the reservoir.