Every year fishing in the Arkhangelsk region is becoming increasingly popular. And this is due not only to the large number of reservoirs that are rich in fish resources, but also to the availability of recreation centers where you can stay the whole family for the night. To relax body and soul, fishermen come here from all over Russia, however, before such a trip, you should first learn about the most fishing places and the peculiarities of fishing on them. This is exactly what our article will help to understand.
Northern Dvina
The most popular river for fishing in the Arkhangelsk region is the Northern Dvina, with a total length of 744 kilometers. The most promising places for fishing are located near the city of Arkhangelsk and the villages in the district. For example, you can go to the junction of the Northern Dvina with Vychegda, where in addition to a good bite, you can find many good places to sleep.
In this pond, you can catch almost any freshwater inhabitant that is found in Russia, however, the Northern Dvina is most famous for its large specimens of pike and perch. Judging by the reviews of fishermen at various thematic forums, it is best to catch predators by spinning, since ordinary float tackle can not cope with the load. As a bait, a worm, a small fish or any imitating bait, for example, a wobbler, is suitable.
Nikolsky sleeve
Perhaps only the lazy did not hear about fishing in the Arkhangelsk region on the Nikolsky sleeve. It is best to go here in the winter season, however, in summer white nights, nibble remains active until the morning. The average depth of the reservoir in this part is 5 meters, so the baubles or the donkey will work best (especially in winter). You can also catch medium-sized individuals of roach, perch and bream on a regular float tackle, however, if you went for a pike or burbot, it is best to take the tackle more seriously.
One of the most popular holiday destinations in this region is the Nikolsky Yar fishing base. If you want to settle in this institution in the winter, you should book a room by phone in advance, since a large number of tourists first of all contact this place. Perhaps the whole point is a large number of reviews about this place on the Internet, or the blame for the successful entrance. However, in fairness it should be noted that the service here is really excellent, and the prices are quite fair.
Laya River
If we are already talking about winter fishing in the Arkhangelsk region, then we can not help but mention the Laya River, where fishing has begun to gain popularity relatively recently. This place is located in the Mezen district, which is easier and faster to reach by highway. Here is just a small list of fish, which includes the average fisherman’s catch:
- rudd;
- crucian carp;
- roach;
- burbot;
- perch;
- zander;
- pike;
- carp.
Also, some fishermen in their fishing reports assure that they caught small grass carp for dill and parsley here, however, for some reason, no one has uploaded photos or videos that would confirm this. It is likely that someone once launched this species of fish here, because the living conditions here are quite acceptable.
Dvinskaya lip
Judging by online reviews, fishing in the Arkhangelsk region on the Dvina Bay takes place best during low tides, when the average depth of the reservoir decreases by almost two meters. Similar features are characteristic of the spring season and occur twice a day. The bottom is fairly flat and rocky, and the depth increases gradually. This allows you to easily find the optimal place for casting float equipment or spinning. Also, fishermen often use the donka, swimming in the middle of the Dvina in a boat.
You can use almost anything as bait: bread, worm, corn, pearl barley, peas - it all depends on what kind of fish you want to catch. Also, do not forget about bait simulators: spinners, jigs, wobblers and so on. The fisherman’s catch consists mainly of grayling, dace, burbot, pike, perch, crucian carp and roach.
The mouth of the Onega River
This is the only fishing spot in the Arkhangelsk region where fishing for salmon for spinning is officially prohibited, as local craftsmen built the so-called "manuha" - a fishing rod that uses blind equipment. Spoon-bait is simply carried out to promising places, after which several fish are spinning. This method has a number of significant drawbacks, one of which is the inability to fight fish with a reel, because it is simply absent.
Be that as it may, except for salmon, here you can catch many other representatives of freshwater inhabitants: bream, pike, grayling, ide and so on. From the equipment you can choose what your heart desires, however, professional fishermen recommend giving preference to Bologna gear. As a bait, a worm, maggot, corn or bait fish are suitable if you want to go hunting for pike.
Lake Lacha
One of the most famous fishing lakes in the Arkhangelsk region is Lacha. The peculiarity of fishing in this reservoir is the need to use a swimming tool or "long-range" gear, since the coastal shallow waters of this lake are very scarce for fish. But at great depths there are many trophy bream, the bite of which is especially good in early spring, when it begins to gain mass after hibernation. If you want to catch a giant weighing from 2 kilograms, then you have to find a place with a depth of 2 to 3 meters.
A large number of fishing bases, which are located in this region, offer fishermen a wide range of services. Here you can not only rent a room for an overnight stay, but also rent a boat and equipment at very reasonable prices. Also, some bases offer services for cleaning and smoking freshly caught fish. What could be better than admiring the beauties of the lake in the late evening, enjoying the taste of hops beer and smoked fish, which you yourself caught a few hours ago?
Long Lake
Another fairly popular fishing spot in the Arkhangelsk region. Recreation facilities, successfully located on the shore of a reservoir, will not leave indifferent even the most fastidious visitor. The local hotels are distinguished by comfortable rooms and good service. And the administration offers rental services for motor boats, boats and all the necessary equipment. Moreover, you really need a swimming tool, because fishing is running here - you have to constantly move from place to place in order to maintain a bite.
If you decide to fish from the shore, it is better to bring a few planks with you, since the shores here are very marshy and you can easily get caught in them even in boots. Professional fishermen also recommend that you familiarize yourself with the weather forecast in advance, as strong winds often blow here. Therefore, it is better to forget about using float gear. It is recommended to use good spinning for fishing, since really large samples of crucian carp, pike, pike perch and perch can be caught here.
Lake Terekhovo
Perhaps the last lake of the Arkhangelsk region, which deserves special attention. A distinctive feature of the reservoir is that during high water it connects to Lake Beloe, due to which the fish resources mix together, and fishing becomes a running gear. Schools of fish can hardly stand for a long time in one place, so you will either have to use top dressing with pheromones, or get a motor boat.
Most often, bream are caught on the ring, however, you can catch perch, crucian carp, roach or even tench on the classic float tackle. For bait, a dung worm, maggot, or corn is best suited.
Surroundings of Pikalevo
Fishing in Pikalevo in the Arkhangelsk region is not as dynamic as on the widespread lakes, however, because of this, it does not become less hazardous. In the vicinity of the city there are many beautiful places where you can catch fish with ordinary float tackle, and the village itself is replete with a huge number of hotels and hotels for every taste and budget, so you should not have problems with an overnight stay.
As you can see, fishing in the Arkhangelsk region is a rather fascinating and interesting activity, which from year to year only becomes more popular. For a good vacation, you will need to know several fishing places and have some fishing skills. If you visit this region, then a big catch is almost guaranteed.