Recreation center of the Krasnodar region "Cool Place"

Fishing in the “Cool Place”

The ponds on the territory of Losiny Ostrov have existed since Soviet times and were used for recreation by the country's political elite.

In 2011, the reservoirs became leased. The farm consists of two ponds: upper and lower. The water and the bottom of the reservoirs were cleaned, the territory was put in order and, over time, began to develop.

It was from this time that paid fishing began to take place on Losiny Island, which in 2012 received the name “Cool Place”.

Features of fishing on the territory of the cultural enterprise “Cool place”

As the official website of this fishing base says, each of its visitors has the opportunity to take advantage of a whole range of services:

Boat and speedboat rental;
Renting rooms/cottages;
Purchasing an additional amount of fish (not included in the “cost” of the entry ticket);

Among other things, this fishery includes two entire reservoirs in which visitors have the opportunity to do a fair amount of fishing:

Upper Pond - it is best to fish in the winter season; the depth of the lake in some places reaches 4 meters;
The lower pond is a fishing place, which is located not so far from the previous one, differs in that next to it there is a small forest and a lot of all kinds of herbs. The depth of this artificial lake is much deeper - 5 meters;

What kind of fish can you catch?

In fact, these two ponds are filled with almost the same species of fish, in particular the following:

Carp;
Sturgeon;
White amur;
Catfish;
crucian carp;
Trout;
Pike;
Canadian paddlefish;
Tench;

Let's celebrate! Naturally, the specifics of catching each of the above-mentioned fauna inhabitants on Losiny Island are different, which differs both in the procedure for selecting gear and in the rules for the correct selection of gear, bait and groundbait.

Tackle

As for such an item as gear, we can talk about it a lot and for a long time, because there is something to notify the reader about.

Thus, on the territory of the “Cool Place” fishery, every fisherman has the opportunity to purchase or rent the following types and types of gear:

Bamboo fishing rod, spinning rod (the rods will already have weights, fishing line, hook, float);
If you have a fishing rod, but on the road the fishing line on it breaks or the float breaks, you can also buy them separately at a fishing equipment rental point;
In addition, during your stay at the base, you can purchase both bait and bait: from moths and worms, to boiled cereals and pheromone-based baits;

Rules

Strictly speaking, the rules here are quite banal and do not stand out as anything special.

The managers of the base require only the simplest things from their guests:

Do not litter on the territory and do not throw anything “like that” into the water;
Don’t steal fish, no matter how it sounds, but such violations have been recorded more than once;
Do not use bait made on a chemical basis without coordinating this procedure with the fish farm staff;
Treats rented equipment and equipment with maximum care: from ordinary fishing rods to motor boats;

Description of the area

As noted above, the ponds are located on the territory of the Losiny Ostrov National Park, which is specially protected by the state.

This is a piece of protected area in close proximity to the main metropolis of the country, only 2.5 kilometers from the Moscow Ring Road.

Visitors primarily note such qualities of this place as:

cleanliness and freshness of air,
amazing silence,
Birdsong,
the presence of animals that are “strange” to see so close to the city: moose, deer, wild boars and many others.
dense vegetation: forest, birch and oak trees, which makes it possible to admire and enjoy nature.

Where is the fish farm “Cool Place” located?

Click on the map to see where the village of Losiny Ostrov is located

Losiny Island is one of the national parks of Russia, located within the borders of Moscow and the Moscow region. The park is located in the northeast of Moscow between Mytishchi and Balashikha. On its territory there is the largest forest area and two reservoirs. It is these ponds that make up the Cool Place fish farm. Getting to the ponds is not difficult and only takes a little time. The ponds are located on the outer side of the Moscow Ring Road, at kilometer 97, before reaching the Yaroslavl Highway, there is a sign for the Federal State Institution “National Park “Losiny Ostrov” - “Sports fishing and outdoor recreation”.

Why Elk Island?

The administration of Losiny Ostrov ponds has developed a good policy for attracting customers.

There are many factors that incline visitors to make a choice in favor of the “Cool Place”:

The most popular is its proximity to Moscow. There are many paysites located near the capital.
But Losiny Ostrov is located closest, almost on the territory of the city. All you need to do from the Moscow Ring Road is drive 2.5 kilometers along an asphalt road. It’s worth noting here that despite the good path, you shouldn’t pick up speed. You need to be extremely careful, because... The inhabitants of these forests often come out onto the roadway.
The purity and wildness of nature will be appreciated by lovers of true outdoor recreation.
Carrying out sports competitions.
Introduction of a club card system, which provides some advantages.
Possibility to come with the whole family. A playground was created especially for children.
In 2014, a cafe was built where you can have a snack. In 2015 - a hotel. An overnight stay in comfortable conditions is offered.
The administration and extremely polite service staff are ready for dialogue on any issue that arises.
The area is illuminated at night, as well as trash cans near each walkway and gazebo.
On the territory of both ponds, special paths were laid for ease of movement. Carts are provided, which makes transporting fishing equipment much easier.
The administration strictly monitors the quality of the fish released. Warns fishermen that in case of catching a poor-quality specimen, beaten or wounded, be sure to bring it to the control point for further analysis of the situation and taking timely measures.

Considering the peculiarity of the territory, which has the status of a reserve and specially protected area, the administration asks its visitors to follow simple rules of conduct:

keep quiet,
don't make fires,
do not feed wild animals and birds,
do not litter,
don't swim
Do not pick berries, mushrooms and plants.

Types of fish - who to fish for?

The upper pond is home to the old inhabitants of this reservoir: crucian carp and rotan.

The reservoir was stocked with fish over time:

som,
line,
carp,
trout.

In the lower reservoir the main type of fish is:

trout,
pike,
White amur,
paddlefish or Canadian sturgeon,
som,
tench.

You can use a wide variety of equipment: from spinning rods to plugs, donks, matches and feeders.

What kind of fish is in the pond?

Each pond at the fishing base is stocked differently.

The lower pond with an area of 1.7 hectares has a cleared coastline, the depth of the reservoir bed is 3.5 meters, but there are holes up to 4.5 meters.

The lower pond contains the following fish species:

Canadian paddlefish;
Lensky sturgeon;
trout;
catfish;
carp;
Amur;
pike;
crucian carp

Watch a video about trout fishing in the ponds of “Cool Place”:

In the upper pond the depth reaches 5 meters (at the dam) with an average depth of the riverbed of 3 meters. The area is slightly larger than the lower pond and is 1.8 hectares. The water in the reservoir has a specific natural black color.

In the upper pond you can catch:

trout;
carp;
soma;
tench;
grass carp;
golden crucian carp.

The weight composition is varied, most of them are commercial fish.

Prices and services

Pricing policy is constantly changing, depending on the season, purchase prices for fish and the economic situation in the country. You can always see the latest price on the official website of the “Cool Place”.

Currently there are the following prices for tickets:

Basic, for the entire daylight hours, from 7 am to nine pm – 2000 rubles. The catch limit was canceled. Up to three fishing gear is allowed.
In the spring there was a special voucher for spinning players, costing 500 rubles. The caught fish was paid at a set rate. It has been canceled since November 2015.
For friends and comrades of the fisherman accompanying him on vacation, a “Guest” voucher is provided, which gives the right to stay in the waters of the ponds. The cost will be 500 rubles per person.

The administration of “Cool Place” also provides a number of additional services:

Renting a canopy: for the whole day if you have a voucher – 1500 rubles; without a ticket – 3000 rubles. In this case, if the group of people renting is more than six people, an additional payment of 500 rubles is made for each additional guest.
Renting a gazebo for the whole day will cost 5,000 rubles. If the company is more than ten people, an additional payment of 500 rubles per guest.
On the territory of the reservoir you can always buy fresh fish, as well as smoked fish. The cost of the latter will be 200 rubles per piece. You can rent the smokehouse itself and smoke the caught fish yourself. The cost of the service is 600 rubles.
For those who like to take a steam bath, a “Russian Bath” was built. The price of the service is 1500 rubles per hour. You can order for a minimum of two hours. It is advisable to book in advance.
In 2014, a cafe was built where visitors can always warm up in winter, drink hot tea or coffee, and just relax.
For lovers of overnight fishing, a mini-hotel was opened this year, which offers for comfortable accommodation: standard rooms - 2500 rubles per day, luxury rooms - 3900 rubles per day.
Every autumn, trout fishing competitions are held in the waters of the lower pond. The winners will always receive pleasant prizes, as well as a delicious lunch for all participants.
Parking for a personal car.
For a small fee, you can negotiate with the staff on the issue of cleaning the caught fish.
You can always buy worms at a pond for about a hundred rubles.
The administration offers its regular customers a 10 percent discount on their fish catch. The cost of the service is 1000 rubles.

In 2014, the club card system was revived, the conditions remained the same:

The card is valid for one year from the date of purchase.
The cost of the service is 30,000 rubles, which is a deposit for further payment for the caught fish. The card allows you to pay only for the catch; now you won’t have to pay for the fishing itself.
Card holders have priority rights in booking a gazebo, canopy, bathhouse or cafe.

In the spring of 2015, it was proposed to purchase the card in installments.

The initial mandatory payment is 5,000 rubles. The remaining amount is distributed by month throughout the year.

This system has greatly simplified the purchase of a card for those clients who are not able to deposit the entire amount at once, but who have the desire to buy it.

In recent years, corporate vacations have become increasingly popular. On the territory of the “Cool Place” you can hold festive events and banquets.
A service such as a gift certificate is provided. For donors, the cost will depend on the range of services and entertainment and will range from 2,500 to 17,000 rubles.
During the summer season, when there are a lot of mosquitoes, you can purchase very effective repellents from these insects from the administration. According to many fishermen, its effect lasted up to five hours.

Minuses

Despite all the listed advantages, visitors will always find disadvantages.

These include:

Drunken companies renting gazebos for various celebrations, but not fishing. People's behavior greatly disturbs the fishermen, breaking the silence with loud shouts, music, and sometimes even altercations.
Notes to the fishermen themselves, often inexperienced ones, who use thin fishing lines and gear that do not correspond to the size and weight of the fish living in the reservoir. Some specimens caught have hooks with fishing lines in their mouths, which are very traumatic for the fish, and sometimes cause irreparable harm to it.
The biggest disadvantage is the high prices for fishing, which forced many regular customers to turn away from the reservoir. To bring back its visitors, the administration is taking temporary measures, lowering the cost of tours, offering special rates, promotions and discounts. But eventually, after some time, prices rise again to their previous level.
Many fishermen are not satisfied with the administration’s policy towards developing the corporate sphere of business, which infringes and is detrimental to the fishing industry.
Most lovers of predator fishing are not satisfied with the natural feature of the lower pond. The water in it is very muddy, it brightens only in the cold season. Trout lives in this reservoir, but it is very inactive, because... loves clean, clear water. Spinning fishermen often leave without a catch, which does not triple them due to the high cost of the trip.