Vologda Oblast is an amazing region, generous with natural resources. I want to visit here at least once. If fishing for our ancestors in Cherepovets was a way to survive, today it is more likely entertainment and sport. It is not for nothing that today we are interested in this particular region of Russia. There are more than four thousand lakes in the Vologda Oblast. In the vicinity of Cherepovets (in reservoirs and in rivers) dozens of species of fish live.
What fishing do you think is in Cherepovets
In fact, it can be very different and depends, first of all, on the time of year and the skills of the angler. Fish stocks of the region are about 40 thousand tons. And the most interesting is the large Sheksna River. It forms a huge reservoir. It was created in the middle of the last century. Here, on its endless shores, there are many places to hunt and fish.
Winter and summer
Fishing in Cherepovets is all-weather. Like most reservoirs, Rybinskoe was formed as a result of flooding of a vast territory, on which there were rivers and streams, hills and depressions. It is this relief that is now reflected in the complex drawing of the depths. The northern part of the reservoir is especially interesting for professional anglers. Here, at one time, large rivers flowed: Shekna, Suda, as well as a number of relatively small, forming underwater elders, partially washed channels, bays and islands.
First bite
Summer fishing in Cherepovets begins in June, when spawning restrictions end. I must say that the control here is quite serious, the fishing supervision teams are constantly plying. The subject of fishing are both peaceful inhabitants of the underwater depths: bream, roach, ide, bleak, and predators.
Recently, catfish began to appear in catches, which is very pleasing to local fishing enthusiasts. However, it cannot be said that there are a lot of them. But there have already appeared professionals who specialize exclusively in catching catfish.
Summer fishing here is an expanse for spinning. You can search for predator fish from the shore. Successful are places near flooded forests. Fishing here requires dexterity and patience, as frequent hooks require periodic release of gear. For the most impatient fishermen, this can be a serious test for the nervous system.
Ice bite
Winter fishing in Cherepovets is an opportunity to be in the lap of nature, to do what you love and just have a good time. Moreover, everyone chooses for himself those rivers, lakes and canals that are more to his taste. But the largest number of anglers gather at the Rybinsk Reservoir.
To make a complete impression of this unique place, it must be said that in winter, on a moonless night, nothing is visible or heard here. Not a single sound, rustling or rustling. In winter, at Rybinka it’s good to listen to silence. In the summer, the pond is quite complicated, now and then a real storm rises.
At the beginning of winter, the fish well takes the bait near the shore. Perch prefer the edge of the hills, and the toothy predator in the reservoir lives near the flooded riverbeds. And peaceful fish (carp) live evenly, on the territory of the entire artificial sea.
Features of the reservoir
It is advisable to daily monitor the forecast of fish bites in the city. Cherepovets attracts many lovers and professionals of this sport. The fame of the Rybinsk Reservoir spread so widely that today it is considered almost a "fish klondike." However, this is not quite true. We will try to tell you about it objectively.
About 40 species of fish live and actively breed here. Among them - a huge number of trophy specimens, which a real fisherman can only dream of. These are huge pikes weighing up to 10 kg, and perch up to 3 kilograms. But, on the other hand, the fish here is incredibly capricious, as it is always well-fed. Due to the abundance of natural feed, optimal conditions have been created for each living species. Nibble also depends heavily on weather, which can change overnight. Therefore, traveling for one evening is almost useless, get out immediately for 4-5 hours.
Features of living at the bases and the savage
The trip will require serious preparation from you, so it is important where you will stop when you arrive in the city of Cherepovets. Hunting and fishing here can be a real fairy tale or a waste of time, if you take the preparation not seriously enough. Let us first consider the budget option of the trip "savage."
On the one hand, it is much cheaper, but it will require you to have your own reliable equipment. Its acquisition will require significant investments. In summer, you need a good boat with a powerful engine, and a spare engine, albeit of less power, as well as a navigation device, will not hurt. Of course, no one thinks that it may be required, but this is an important device, the absence of which can be very expensive. Be sure to bring along a double supply of provisions, as well as a mini-stove for heating food and making tea.
Winter hunting, fishing (Cherepovets) requires you even more preparation and investment. Cold, wind and snow can be a serious test for your body. In winter, there is nothing to do without a snowmobile, in which you must definitely load winter things and a tent, stove and warm clothes. However, do not forget about the opportunity to fall into the wormwood, here it is not uncommon, almost every season ends with the death of fishermen. Therefore, it is much better to choose a vacation at the fishing base and use the services of hovercraft. Fishing day from such a miracle will cost 5,000 rubles, and capacity - 7 passengers. You will be quickly taken to where you can hunt for a large predator in one place, shine on a perch in another, and at night drag a burbot from the wintering pit.
Features of recreation at the bases
Be sure to collect information on various price offers when you are going to visit Cherepovets. Fishing here will cost, to put it mildly, not cheap, but if you are willing to pay about $ 100 a day for your comfort, excluding the road to the base and food, then welcome. What should I look for when choosing a fishing base? First of all, what equipment is available here. This applies to boats for summer fishing and snowstorms, trailed sledges, as well as boats for winter fishing.
The staff is also very important. How many rangers work at the base, their age and service life. But such a trip has a huge plus. You do not need to care about depth maps, find out the place of a particular fish nibble, pick up gear and lures. If you are lucky with the huntsman, then you will return home with a wonderful trophy.
Hunting grounds
The most interesting thing here, of course, is fishing. Permission (Cherepovets) is not required here for most of the season. A complete ban applies to the spawning period. However, hunting is no less interesting. The lands along the banks of the reservoir amount to almost 15 million hectares. In the region there is a huge number of large animals, 230 species of birds, including rare species listed in the Red Book. About 3,000 licenses for the hunting of moose, wild boar, bear and beaver are issued per year. In addition, more than 5,000 squirrels, martens and beavers are mined and handed over to fur enterprises annually in these forests. With good huntsmen there will be no problem finding and getting the prey that suits you.
Instead of a conclusion
Cherepovets is waiting for you at any time of the year. You can come here as a family. Inveterate fishermen and hunters spend time with huntsmen in search of trophy prey, and the rest of the family sunbathe on the beach and swim or go skiing. Impressions and interesting photos will be enough for the whole year. In addition, fresh air will strengthen immunity, which means that next year you will save a lot on visiting doctors and medicines.