With the onset of the first warm days, fishermen of various stripes from all corners of our vast country flock to the Volga delta. Fishing in Astrakhan in the spring by many fishermen is characterized by a 100% bite. Within the Astrakhan region there is an endless variety of species and varieties of fish. Nature here has created ideal conditions for comfortable living, spawning, and reproduction of both peaceful individuals (roach, silver bream, saberfish, bream, rudd) and insidious cunning predators (pike perch, pike, carp, catfish, asp, perch). Fishing bases in Astrakhan invite fishermen and vacationers to visit our wonderful lands to return home with an honorary trophy.
Why do anglers like to come to Astrakhan for fishing in the spring?
If you ask which city in Russia is considered the capital of fishing, the answer will undoubtedly be Astrakhan. According to local residents, spring fishing in these places guarantees every hunter a considerable trophy catch. Your holiday will not be overshadowed by the vagaries of the weather; you will be able to fully enjoy the beauty of the lotus fields and nesting grounds of waterfowl. We advise you to visit and fish in the quiet backwaters, ripples and other expanses of water of the great Volga.
In fishing boarding houses, floating bases located on the territory of endless peals, all vacationers are given the opportunity to fish from the shore or a floating craft, relax in the company of like-minded men or the whole family with children of any age.
Advantages of fishing on land and floating bases:
- Being directly in the ripples on a floating base, you significantly save your time. Here you won’t have to spend a long time getting to the fishing spot in the morning and returning to base in the evening with a hefty catch.
- For better orientation in the area, you can use the services of rangers. Experienced instructors will show you the exact location of the deep fishing holes.
- Many bases provide assistance in cutting, salting, and smoking caught fish.
- You can rent the necessary fishing gear, a speargun, bait, lures, rent vehicles, and rent a boat (rowing, motor).
- The prices for the stay are not exorbitant, but quite acceptable for our guests.
- Payment for spent fuel at fixed prices is made at the end of the vacation.
- Possibility of booking seats in advance.
- Clients live in comfortable conditions in comfortable rooms with all amenities. You can relax alone, as a couple or with a large group.
- The bases have an extensive infrastructure: cafes providing complex nutrition services, saunas and baths, children's play areas, guarded parking lots designed for a large number of cars.
April is considered the most hospitable month for spring fishing in the Astrakhan region. During this period, there is a round-the-clock very productive hunt for both peaceful fish and predators: large fanged pike perch, asp, pike, perch. After a long winter amnesia, exhausted fish intensively prepare for spawning and rush to gain weight. In April, the catfish awakens, which also greedily pounces on the offered bait. To catch catfish, small live fish and frog meat are attached to hooks.
April
In the first days of April, in the pits and on the edges you can find pike perch and bersh, for which you can use vibrating tails and twisters as bait. Pike perch are actively caught by trolling; it is during this period that you can count on catching a trophy pike perch!
In mid-spring, Volga catfish also begin to show activity, and asp can also be caught.
In places with reverse currents, as well as at the entrances to pits, white fish gather, which is caught using bottom gear.
Such fishing continues until high water, which usually begins in the last week of April.
When the right temperature is reached, schools of white fish appear in the bays, preparing for spawning. You can catch it in the spring simply with a float rod. At the end of April, the run of the Astrakhan roach begins.
Exciting fishing in Astrakhan in the spring - catching the coveted asp
The fishing fraternity is conventionally divided into three categories:
- The first ones are engaged in catching small crucian carp and perch for their own pleasure. Such amateur fishermen prefer quiet fishing on the river bank, resting their bodies and finding peace of mind.
- For the latter, the main goal is to catch more fish.
- Unlike the first two categories, the third dream of rare, unique loot. These fishermen consider themselves professional amateurs. They are ready to follow their dreams into the Volga peals at any time of the year.
Professional amateurs most often come to the Volga in the spring and fish with spinning rods. In order to be proud of the results of a successful hunt in front of their friends and acquaintances, they most often hunt for a large, weighty asp. When the air temperature becomes high like summer and the water warms up well, the predator begins to actively bite. Basic spinning lures for asp:
- silicone wobblers 6–10 cm in size, painted to resemble live fish;
- spinners;
- turntables.
The attractive floating attachment dives to a depth of one meter. In the spring season, with such baits it is possible to catch large fish weighing from 1.5 to 3.7 kg.
Fishing in spring on the Volga
How wonderful it is to escape into nature after the winter cold, bask in the sun and cast a fishing rod in anticipation of a trophy. Fishing in the spring on the Volga will be a wonderful vacation for you in Astrakhan. Spring in the Astrakhan region is quite warm, there is little precipitation and the weather is mostly sunny. During the day the air warms up to +10 degrees Celsius, and at night to almost +5 degrees. Although the days are sunny, there are still slight frosts at night, which can last until the end of April. In mid-April, the temperature during the day can reach +28 degrees Celsius and the sun begins to get a little hot. It happens that with the arrival of northern winds, cold snaps occur very sharply. The snow in the Astrakhan region disappears by the end of February, but in March there is a possibility of precipitation in the form of light snow. Mostly there is little precipitation and it comes in the form of rain.
Fishing in the spring on the lower Volga is fraught with unpredictable sizes of aquatic predators, as well as a lot of peaceful fish. Our rangers will tell you the best places. These places are located near our River House hotel. Also, fishing in Astrakhan in the spring allows you to come as a savage and stay in a tent, because... the air is quite warm. At the end of March there is spearfishing in Astrakhan, which many fishermen love so much. And underwater fishing in April will present large predators and a sea of impressions.
A few words about fish
In spring you can catch a variety of fish. At the very beginning of spring, the water temperature is still low and the fish are still at depth. As the water warms up, the fish rises closer to the surface and catching them is not difficult. It is only important to know the right places. Before the high water, pike perch is excellently caught on a jig, and by mid-April it swims almost to the shore and stays at a depth of no more than 6 meters along with its younger brother, the bershik. If you know how to catch pike perch, then you are guaranteed a good catch. Perch and pike are not far behind and also make good bites. In April, catfish make themselves known in the pits, which can be caught with bottom tackle. And by the end of spring there is a chance to catch an asp of incredible size. After the water spill, there is a great opportunity to catch a lot of peaceful fish. Roach, roach, sabrefish are at your service. Well, May is considered the most favorite month for fishermen in the Astrakhan region. It is at this time that roach fishing is in full swing. It comes in very large flocks, the shores are literally filled with fishermen this month. Everyone stands no more than 1-2 meters apart from each other, and some fish with as many as 5 rods. How can you miss this when you cast a fishing rod and you already have to pull it out with your prey? The size of the roach at this time is quite large. You can catch it in whole bags. Then it is salted and it becomes an excellent snack.
Fishing in spring in Astrakhan cannot be missed. By the way, at this time you can not only go fishing, but also come with your whole family and spend a family vacation in Astrakhan in nature, gaining fresh strength.
Fishing for roach in Astrakhan in spring
Spring is the most favorable season for catching the famous Astrakhan roach. This type of fish is found only in the Volga delta. In early to mid-April, at the height of the flood, the roach begins to ascend to spawn from the Caspian Sea up the Volga to the so-called baklushes in the flooded fields. The fish lays eggs to a depth of half a meter. Fishermen note the most active roach bite on the way to the spawning grounds. On good days, fish bite every thirty seconds.
Spring fishing in Astrakhan with roach brings big catches even to beginners or not the most experienced fishermen.
What gear is suitable for catching roach:
- Light bottom fishing rods.
- Spinning rods.
- Feeders.
- Kick-offs.
- Line with a diameter of 0.15 - 0.25 mm.
- Weights of at least 100 grams (so as not to be carried away by the current).
Different types of bait (dung, earthworms, bloodworms, maggots, boiled corn, pearl barley and much more).
If you hang several fishing hooks on your fishing rod at the same time (2 - 4 pieces), each of them will get a bite. Roach with caviar, sitting in the shells, can be caught well with a regular fishing rod with a float.
Important: Officially, during the spawning period of the Astrakhan roach, hunting for this type of fish is strictly prohibited. This is approximately March/April, it all depends on the water temperature in the rivers and the weather. It has been noticed that the most delicious meat is from fish caught before entering the hollow. As soon as she starts spawning, her taste changes, not for the better. Conscientious fishermen who comply with the law do not allow themselves to catch roach during the spawning period; they prefer to return to these places another time before spawning.
What kind of fish bites
In these parts you can see an incredible variety of species. We can thank for this the truly ideal climatic conditions for their habitat and reproduction, which Astrakhan offers in the spring. Having the proper skill, it will not be difficult to get rich with such trophies as saberfish, rudd, and bream.
If your target is predators, head for the channels and use a spoon - this is how you will catch local pike. To catch pike perch, watch out for areas with strong currents and feeding areas (ilmeni, routs). This is the favorite habitat of pike perch.
In Astrakhan, spring is invariably accompanied by floods, which means that the time has come for increased biting after the winter “hunger strike.” As practice shows, at this time both large and small fish are caught, with equal success. With the onset of May, the water begins to flood: its level rises by 4-5 meters, as a result of which the meadows of the nearest floodplains are flooded. The result of this is the creation of beautiful landscapes and optimal conditions for spawning. For the most part, it is white fish that are caught well at this time. On flood lakes it is recommended to use float rods and spinning rods.
To make spring in Astrakhan especially generous with catch, follow the advice of experienced fishermen:
- The most successful trophy fishing is possible in the main water “artery” of the region - on Akhtuba.
- If you cannot boast of extensive experience in fishing or are going for the first time, the best option for you will be the Volga Delta with its branches, channels and islands.
- Caspian rumbles are places favored by the most passionate hunters of catfish and carp, located in dense aquatic vegetation.
- Spring catching of river inhabitants is not complete without such gear as a fishing rod, spinning rod and bottom nets.
- An important point that is often forgotten: from April 20, a two-month restriction on fishing comes into effect. Fishing is permitted only in fishing areas registered with certain bases.
Pike fishing in Astrakhan in spring
Many fishermen are attracted to the Volga delta by the excitement of pike hunting. This activity does not require much experience; if you have sufficient endurance and basic fishing luck, you will get great pleasure from exciting fishing. Everyone knows the famous dangerous teeth of pike, but don’t forget about the sharp gills that can cause serious injuries to an inexperienced fisherman.
Predatory fish are found in places where the water has moderate, low movement. Pike swim along steep banks, cliffs, love small pools, whirlpools, snags, bays, and hide under fallen trees.
Features of pike fishing:
- zhora seasons - before spring spawning, late May - all of June, in September and October;
- baits - for large live bait (it is best to hook crucian fry, rudd, perch), wobblers when fishing with a spinning rod;
- its favorite habitats are holes, from which it often goes out to the shallows to hunt young fish.
