Black Lake
This reservoir arose on the site of a deep quarry, and clean water is its calling card. The lake has wonderful scenery, so fishing can be a great activity for families with children. The smell of a coniferous forest and the chirping of local birds will allow you to take your mind off routine everyday life, and the bite of crucian carp and rotan will make fishing more fulfilling.
How to get there:
By car:
Along the Shchelkovskoe or Yaroslavskoe highway, exiting onto the Fryanovskoe highway, a little over an hour on the road from Moscow. The lake is located 38 kilometers from the Moscow Ring Road near the intersection of the A107 highway and the Fryanovskoe highway.
By public transport:
From the Shchelkovskaya metro station by bus 335K (Moscow-Fryanovo) to the Betonka stop (39 stops), approximately 1:30 hours on the way. Then cross the A107 highway for 500 meters (about 8 minutes on foot from the stop).
Coordinates:
56.040902, 38.204376 (click on the coordinates to open the location on the maps)
Lake Biserevo
Experienced fishermen often visit this reservoir, as it is rich in a variety of prey. Fans of predators can try their hand at fishing for striped robber or pike, and for lovers of peaceful fishing, cupid, carp and crucian carp, and bighead carp will be excellent prey. Biserevo is a picturesque lake with shallow depth. The vast territory occupied by the reservoir will provide accommodation for a large number of vacationers. The bottom is usually muddy, but the southern coast has sand.
How to get there:
By car:
Along the Enthusiasts Highway (hereinafter referred to as Gorkovskoye Highway), or Nosovikhinskoye Highway to Biserevskoye Highway, about 30 minutes on the road from Moscow. The lake is located 22 km from the Moscow Ring Road, next to Biserevskoye Highway.
By public transport:
From Kursky station by train to Kupavna station (48 minutes on the way), then either 2 km on foot, or after 1 stop by bus 37, or minibus 29, 57 to the “Cafe” stop, from the stop just cross the road to the lake.
Coordinates:
55.766177, 38.116377 (click on the coordinates to open the location on the maps)
Molokcha River
You will have to get to the river by car, going towards Makhra through the village of Karabanovo. In the summer you can catch silver bream, roach and pike from the shore, and in the fall it makes sense to come hunting for burbot. Fishing from a boat is made difficult by the presence of obstructions of branches and snags. However, near the shores it is too shallow for float fishing. The water in Molokcha is often cloudy, especially in summer, when the water area begins to bloom. Along the banks of the reservoir there is a dense forest, and on the southern side there is a small swamp.
How to get there:
By car:
Take the Yaroslavskoye Highway to the A-108 highway, turn onto it towards Dmitrov, get there, turn towards Strunino at the traffic light, drive along Shosseynaya Street and turn towards the village of Lizunovo, then drive along the road to the village of Perematkino. The distance from Mkada is 94 km and an hour and a half on the road.
By public transport:
It will not be very easy to get to the river by public transport, but if you still decide, the easiest way will be to get from the Yaroslavsky railway station to the Strunino station (2 hours on the way), then it is best to take a taxi and point in the direction towards the river, or village of Perematkino. The taxi ride takes about 20 minutes.
Coordinates:
56.291923, 38.571790 (click on the coordinates to open the location on the maps)
Pakhra River
Muddy water with riffles, in which asp, ide and chub are found, attracts anglers from all over the region. It is best to stop at widenings, as well as gentle turns of the river. You can get there by heading towards the village of Novlenskoye. Many anglers park their vehicles right next to the dam, but fishing is prohibited in this area. Above the dam there is a deeper water area with sandy shores and a calm flow of water. After passing the dam, large stones begin to lie in shallow water. It is in this turbulent stream that the white predator often bites.
How to get there:
By car:
Along the Kaluzhskoe Highway in front of the village of Vatutinki, take the alternate and turn onto Vlasyevskaya Street, drive along this street to the village of Polivanovo. The river is located near the Polivanovo estate, 28 km from the Moscow Ring Road and half an hour’s drive. An alternative option is to drive along the Warsaw highway to the village of Oznobishino and turn towards the village of Shchapovo. Travel time will be approximately 35-40 minutes.
By public transport:
You can get to the river on your own from the Kursky railway station to the Podolsk station (1 hour on the way), from the station wait for bus 1034 to the village of Polivanovo, the travel time will be 40 minutes (19 stops).
Coordinates:
55.450490, 37.391486 (click on the coordinates to open the location on the maps)
Pond Vasyunino
The clean water area with shores free of vegetation and numerous approaches to the water attracts lovers of catching peaceful and predatory inhabitants of the ichthyofauna. There are summer cottages around the lake, so local fishermen compete with visiting vacationers. In many articles, this place is mistakenly called “Vasyutino pond,” which is a misconception, since Vasyutino is located in a completely different direction.
How to get there:
By car:
Along the Warsaw highway, passing Podolsk, we go to the sign for the village of Vasyunino, turn and almost immediately find ourselves in a village with a pond. From the Moscow Ring Road the drive is about an hour and 68 km.
By public transport:
The easiest way to get there by public transport is from the Teply Stan metro station. Take bus 503 and go to the stop “Povorot na Vasyunino” (1:40 hours on the way, 62 stops), then you need to walk about 2 km.
Coordinates:
55.241048, 37.009540 (click on the coordinates to open the location on the maps)
Pond Vasyutino
One of the cleanest ponds in the Moscow region. Perch, pike and roach live in large numbers here. The approach to the coastal zone is quite convenient. It is ideal for fishing. You can get there by driving along the Warsaw Highway leading to Podolsk. On the way you will just come across this pond.
If you want to use this place for privacy, then it is better to choose another object. Around Vasyutino there are many dachas, which literally bustle with life in the summer. Also, lovers of fishing and relaxing with children constantly come here. You can swim in the pond, so it serves not only for fishing.
Lykovsky Pond
If you want privacy, then you should leave Vasyunino and drive a few more kilometers. Moving through the field along a dirt road, another body of water looms before the eye. Unsociability and pristine nature are what is so necessary for a modern person who has chosen to take a break from the concrete jungle. The reservoir is surrounded on almost all sides by forest and only on one side by meadow. The water area is rich in carp fish species, as well as predators. Fishermen often visit Lykovsky Pond with a spinning rod, tempting perch and pike to bite.
How to get there:
By car:
The pond is located 2 km from Vasyunino in the village of Lykovka. Travel time increases by only 10 minutes
By public transport:
You can repeat the route to the “Turn on Vasyunino” stop, but then you will have to walk about 6 km. Therefore, if you want to get to the pond without a car, then it is better to get from the Teply Stan metro station on minibus 887 to Voronovo station (a little over an hour on the road, 42 stops), and from there call a taxi to the village of Lykovka (about 20 minutes drive)
Coordinates:
55.248028, 36.972808 (click on the coordinates to open the location on the maps)
Bear Lakes
If you want to fish from a boat, then Bear Lakes is your best choice. You can get to them either by your own transport or by bus, heading along Shchelkovskoye Highway. There is a private farm on a large lake, so fishing here is paid. However, you can fish in a nearby reservoir without paying any money. There you can catch crucian carp, roach, and on spinning rods – perch and pike. They fish on the lake both with spinning rods and with live bait. Among the usual prey there is also an eel, which will be a real crown of the fishing day. Fishing from the shore is not the best idea, since the lake is surrounded by a dense wall of reeds, and there are few approaches to the water.
How to get there:
By car:
Bear Lakes are located 12 km from Moscow along the Shchelkovskoye Highway. You need to get to the village “Bear Lakes”, the time in Pui will be 22 minutes.
By public transport:
From the Shchelkovskaya metro station by bus (320, 321, 335k, 349, 361, 371, 378, 380, 429 - 11 stops), or by minibus 485k to the Medvezhye Ozera stop, the travel time will be 27-30 minutes. From the stop you will immediately see the lakes; you can walk to them in 5-15 minutes.
Coordinates:
55.864334, 37.997368 (click on the coordinates to open the location on the maps)
Winter fishing in the Moscow region
The number of places for fishing in winter in the region is noticeably decreasing. Mostly, paid reservoirs remain accessible, in which stocking is maintained throughout the year. But ice fishing enthusiasts will be able to catch trout and carp - species of fish that under normal conditions go down and hibernate during the winter. But if the quality of fish during winter fishing is not as important to you as the process itself, then you can find a suitable place without paying for it. When choosing paid fishing in winter, you can consult with specialists from private households about the use of this or that device.
Holy Lake
The main feature of this reservoir is its non-freezing water surface. Fans of fishing with summer gear can enjoy their favorite activity all year round. The lake is quite deep, so there is a minimal amount of vegetation in its waters. Bream, crucian carp, pike perch and pike are not the only representatives of this water area. A vast water area with an area of 1200 hectares is surrounded by trees, as well as industrial complexes, which slightly spoils the overall landscape. This place is not suitable for those who like fishing alone, far from civilization, but fans of fishing from a boat can always use the services of rental companies who rent out boats right on the shore of the lake.
How to get there:
By car:
The lake is located 2.5 km from the Moscow Ring Road along the Novoukhtomskoye Highway, exit onto Kosinskoye Highway and after a Shell gas station (nearby is the Dmitrievskogo Street metro station), turn left onto Saltykovskaya Street and drive to Kosinsky Park. (An alternative option is to turn from Novoukhtomskoye Highway onto Bolshaya Kosinskaya Street, passing Kosinskoye Highway, or go straight to Kosinskoye Highway)
By public transport:
Due to the opening of the metro in the summer of 2021, getting to the place has become very easy. Get to the Ulitsa Dmitrievskogo metro station and walk towards Kosinsky Park (about 800 m and 11 minutes).
Coordinates:
55.715170, 37.868984 (click on the coordinates to open the location on the maps)
Murom Lake
Not far from the previous fishing spot is the Muromsky reservoir. It is known to experienced fishermen for its abundance of peaceful fish. Today's catches include bream, roach, carp and even ide. Nature is not much different from the landscapes on Holy Lake. The same trees and the top of the local power plant are visible to the eye. Vacationers are often found along the shores, so you should choose a place for fishing away from noisy companies.
How to get there:
By car:
The lake is located in Shatura, about 130 km from the Moscow Ring Road. From the Moscow Ring Road you need to turn onto Lermontovsky Prospekt, then you need to turn onto Yegoryevskoye Shosse (towards Yegoryevsk, the sign will point directly to Zhukovsky). Then, before reaching Yegoryevsk, turn towards Antsiferovo (the sign will indicate that it is 33 km to Yegoryevsk). Passing Antsiferovo we will get onto the A-108 highway, turn right and go to the Shatura highway (there will be a sign for Shatura), pass Shatura and continue driving along the highway after the railway crossing there will be a left turn into the forest (with a large banner “Save the forest!”) . Then we follow this road to the lake. Travel time will be about 2.5-3 hours.
By public transport:
The easiest way is to get from the Kazansky railway station to the Shatura or Botino stop (about 2.5 hours on the road). From Shatura you can call a taxi (the journey is 10 km, 25 minutes, but after entering the forest the road will not be paved), or from Botino station you can walk 2.7 km (about a half-hour walk).
Coordinates:
55.572255, 39.585898 (click on the coordinates to open the location on the maps)
Where to look for fish in rivers
When searching for fish in rivers, the size of the river matters a lot. Small rivers are interesting because they can be fished across their entire width, fishing almost all areas. Particular attention should be paid to places immediately behind aquatic plants, areas with a calm, even current. If there are flooded snags and trees in the water, they can serve as shelter for the fish; trees and branches above the water should also not be left without the attention of the fisherman. Fish food usually falls from such branches and trees.
On medium rivers you need to find passages to depth; usually they are not far from the shore. Large fish can be found in such places. Just like on small rivers, snags are interesting for fishing. Especially if there is a deep area near them. Be sure to pay attention to the presence of algae in the water. Where they go under water or stop abruptly indicates that depth begins there. Places such as bridges, dams, dams are interesting for fishing; there you can always find a place where fish are standing.
Where to look for fish on big rivers? On large rivers it is better to fish from a boat or using long casts. Such rivers usually have a large shallow zone, and fish do not approach such places. Deep places can be near cliffs or steep banks. The flat, even sandy shore is not very suitable for finding fish, but you shouldn’t just pass by this place, check its depth, maybe there will be a decent hole there.
Learning where to find fish and choosing a place for fishing is not so difficult. You should not immediately rush to a convenient or well-groomed place by fishermen. Carefully inspect the shore, see what is in the water, plants, driftwood, current. Are there any bubbles, splashes in the water, sometimes you can see the black stripes of the fish itself. Use depth gauges and echo sounders to survey the site. If there are local amateur fishermen on the pond, talk to them.
And then where to look for fish even in an unfamiliar body of water will not be a problem for you. That's all, leave your comments, write how you look for fish in a pond. Happy fishing!
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White Lake
The free reservoir is located above the local thermal power plant. Bottom fishing methods are popular there: feeder and cast. Carp often sit on the hook, so you need to arm yourself with powerful tackle. Fine groundbait will attract small roaches, so when fishing for carp it is worth using a mixture of broken peas, corn and other relatively large particles. Sloping banks with a hard bottom make it possible to place a large amount of gear. White Lake is perfect for both amateur fishing and a family picnic.
How to get there:
By car:
The lake is located 13 km from the Holy Lake. Driving as before the Holy Lake, but without turning off, continue driving along the Shatura highway, after the village of Borduki (before reaching the village of Vlasovo) you will see a large lake to the left of the road, immediately after the lake there will be a turn to the left.
By public transport:
The easiest way will be to get from the Kazansky railway station to the Shatura stop (about 2-2.5 hours on the way). From Shatura, take bus 26, 32, 32/26, 369m, 376, 376b, 47 and go 16 stops to the “White Lake” stop (about 40 minutes on the way).
Coordinates:
55.634039, 39.739734 (click on the coordinates to open the location on the maps)
Finding fish in large lakes and reservoirs
Where to look for fish in lakes and reservoirs? All large bodies of water usually have a large coastal zone with shallow water. In such cases, you need to determine where the shallow water ends or where there are areas with holes. The quality and depth in the coastal zone can be determined by algae and other plants. But on such reservoirs there is nothing to do without a boat, the only thing is that you can catch it with a feeder and donks with long casting. But the best thing is to use a boat. From a boat you can find convenient fishing spots where fish may be located.
Most small reservoirs are created artificially. In such cases, there may be holes both near the shore and on steep banks. In their place there used to be a forest and even villages. In such reservoirs there are many underwater obstacles suitable for searching where there may be fish. Determine where the sharp descent to depth begins; at such a difference in depth, fish are more likely to be found. It is advisable to choose a place with a gentle slope so that the bait does not wash away from the feeding area. Also, one should not lose sight of the coastal dams and the fortified coastline against erosion. Fish like to stand near such places, even at a short distance. In our reservoir, for example, the old river bed is flooded, that is, a depth of up to 6 meters begins 10 meters from the shore, then again a shallow depth, up to 1.5 - 2 meters.
Moscow Canal
A long canal connects two reservoirs. Along the bank of the canal you can find countless promising places where perch, silver bream, bream, as well as other types of fish that are popular in the Moscow region bite. A feeder or match is perfect for fishing, since the edge, as a rule, is located away from the shore. The best results were shown by animal types of baits, such as maggots, bloodworms and red worms. There are large stones on the bank of the canal, and the average depth of the water area is 4-5 meters. Running water quickly carries away a light load, so experienced fishermen use a lead weight of 80 grams or more. And if you love airplanes, you can also take a ride to the Sheremetyevo glide path, which is a 15-minute drive away (glide path coordinates - 55.979001, 37.453913). Where you can see planes landing from the very first row.
How to get there:
By car:
From the Moscow Ring Road, turn onto Leningradskoe Shosse, then follow towards Sheremetyevo Airport (turning onto Mezhdunarodnoye Shosse). Right in front of the airport, turn onto Sheremetyevskoye Highway, driving along it after the Lukoil gas station, turn right, driving straight towards the Bereg residential complex. When you reach the junction near the Bereg residential complex, you need to turn left towards Ivakino. On the right side you will already be able to see the Canal named after them. Moscow. From the Moscow Ring Road the distance is 17 km and 26 minutes drive. Since the Leningradskoye Highway has been heavily loaded and jammed lately, there are 2 alternative routes: a toll road to St. Petersburg and through the Dmitrovskoye Highway (turn onto the New Highway towards Sheremetyev Airport, then you get to the Sheremetyevskoye Highway (also a Lukoil gas station, only now on the right side) turn left.
By public transport:
From Leningradsky station you get to Khimki station (22 minutes travel time). Next, take bus 11 or 17 and get to the “Magazin” stop (14 stops and 22 minutes on the way). Then walk about 800 meters to the Moscow Canal.
Coordinates:
55.957336, 37.484516 (click on the coordinates to open the location on the maps)
Features of autumn fishing
In autumn, the Moscow region is good for catching predatory fish and fishing from a boat. Due to the cool climate, fish become scarce off the coast. Predators are trying to stock up on fat for the entire winter, and therefore become more active and move around a lot. The easiest way to catch pike at this time of year is to catch perch, pike perch, asp, and crucian carp. Beautiful views of autumn nature from a boat seem even more magical, so you can get twice as much pleasure from such a vacation.
Moscow River in Ramensky district
An excellent place for fishing in winter, when the river drops to its lowest level, exposing the banks on which you can comfortably sit with both bottom gear and easily travel many kilometers with a spinning rod in search of the coveted pike perch and pike.
In summer, the water is at its maximum level, but you can still find quite a few places in the Sofiino area and even more in Bronnitsy and below. But don’t forget the main thing: you can go out on a boat at this time, and of course remember the spawning ban.
How to get there:
By car:
From the Moscow Ring Road you turn onto Novoryazanskoye Highway and drive along it towards the working village of Oktyabrsky. When you see a sign indicating a right turn towards Volodarskoye village and Neftebaza, get ready to turn right onto Ryazanskoye Highway. Driving along the Ryazanskoe highway, turn left when you see a sign for Durnikha and drive over the Novoryazanskoe highway. Arriving in Durnikha, do not turn off the main road and reach the village of Vertyachevo. You're at the place.
By public transport:
From the Kotelniki metro station, take a minibus and go to the village of Durnukhi and the Durnikha stop, 58A (24 stops, 45 minutes on the way). Next you will have to walk 3.5 km towards the village of Vertyachevo.
Coordinates:
55.547575, 38.143700 (click on the coordinates to open the location on the maps)
Fishing on the rivers of the Moscow region, free fishing
Although the Volga River is very large, fishing in the Moscow region is possible only near the city of Dubna. Here, below the Ivankovo Reservoir, perch, pike perch and asp are well caught on the current using a spinning rod. Feeders here mainly catch bream.
The Moscow River is the main water artery of the Moscow region, through which it flows completely. Fishing here is allowed and possible with all gear. And there are plenty of fish, both predatory and peaceful. But the condition of the water is very poor and it is very polluted.
Pekhorka is a small river only 44 km long. but very often visited by fishermen. It has one peculiarity: it does not freeze in winter, and here you can fish in open water with a spinning rod all year round.
The Moscow Canal is another main body of water among fishermen in the Moscow region. Fishing here is possible with all gear, but preference is given to feeder and float rods. There are a lot of white fish here, and competitions are held to catch them. The constant change in the speed of the current by the locks makes fishing here quite difficult, but still interesting.
The Oka River is a favorite body of water for many fishermen in the Moscow region. It has a lot of interesting places in the relief, from fast rapids to deep pools. There are a lot of asp and pike perch here, which are hunted by spinners. Bream and, less commonly, roach make up the main catch of feeders and floaters.
Pakhra is a right tributary of the Moscow River, 135 km long. In the upper reaches, where the width is only 3-5 meters, you can fly fish for chub. The main species composition of fish in the Moscow region is found in the lower reaches.
Severka is the right tributary of the river. Moscow is almost 100 kilometers long. Fishing here is quite difficult due to constant pressure from fishermen and poachers. Although there are still big trophies here.
Ruza is a river in the Moscow region on which the Ruza Reservoir is located. Below which bream, asp, chub, ide, roach, and perch are very well caught. The upper part of the stream is fixed - as a reservoir for amateur and sport fishing.
Klyazma is quite an interesting body of water for fishing in the Moscow region, although it is very polluted. Therefore, many fishermen from this river do not eat fish.
Dubna - flows in those regions - Moscow, Vladimir, Tverskaya, the right tributary of the Volga. Fishing is interesting near the villages of Bolshoye and Maloe Strashevo, Novonikolskoye. Inhabited by roach, bream, dace, pike, perch.
Sturgeon is another river in the Moscow region more than two hundred kilometers long, the right tributary of the Oka.
Lopasnya is a left tributary of the Oka, 108 km long. The main fish species living here are chub and perch. roach, small pike.
The Protva is a right tributary of the Oka, flowing in the Moscow and Kaluga regions. The upper part of the river is located in the Moscow region and fishing here is possible with a spinning rod, float rod, or fly fishing.
Nerskaya is a small river in the Moscow region, 92 km long, abounding in small pike, perch and roach.
The Nara is the left tributary of the Oka, from which comes many different fish of interest to the angler.
Besputa is a narrow and very winding river with a slow flow. Although it is small, only 70 km, there are quite a few pits (pools) with a depth of about six meters.
Ivankovskoye Reservoir - Volga River
A relatively close place from Moscow for fishing in a wonderful place near the city of Dubna.
Heading along the Dmitrovskoye Highway towards the reservoir, on your left you will see the Moscow Canal, which in turn is fraught with many surprises and will also serve as an excellent place for fishing before reaching the main place. In the summer season, a huge number of bottom tackle lovers settle down along the canal in the hope of catching trophy bream and other peaceful inhabitants of the local reservoir, the artery of which flows into the Volga.
If you follow your cherished goal, reaching the reservoir, then one of the most popular places for feeder fishing is the peninsula, which you can get to by driving through the “Dubna Bridge” and then turning left in the direction of Dmitrovskoye Shosse, passing the underground tunnel and a little straight ahead, you you will run into a huge area of cubic meters of water, the main landmark of which on the left side will be the monument to V.I. Lenin. Here you will find a truly inspiring place to do what you love.
Fans of spinning rods can enjoy this place with an abundance of asp, pike perch, bersh and pike, but only with the use of a long coastal jig, capable of sending bait 70 meters from the shore. But the best option in this place for spinning anglers would be a “boat”, because... a wide water area will fully reveal itself only at great depth.
How to get there:
By car:
Drive along the Dmitrovskoe highway to the city of Dubna (the sign will be on your left), after passing the sign, after about 1-2 km (the very first turn on the right), turn onto the New highway, driving almost 3 km, turn onto Priborostroiteley street, pass bridge and at the roundabout turn street. Makarenko (3rd exit), go straight to the end, where there will be a left turn (Zhukovskogo Street) and along the main road turn right onto Dmitrovskoye Shosse, pass the bridge and you are there. The travel distance from the Moscow Ring Road is 110 km, the travel time is about 2 hours.
By public transport:
From Savelovsky station, take the train and go to the “Bolshaya Volga” stop (2:15 hours on the way), go to the bus station and take bus 6 to the “Levoberezhnaya” stop (10 stops), from it 1 km on foot across the bridge.
Coordinates:
56.731492, 37.123082 (click on the coordinates to open the location on the maps)
Reservoir "Ikshinskoye"
You can also catch pike for free at the Ikshinskoye Reservoir; those who want to get there should head along the Dmitrovskoye Highway, right up to the fork at Podosinki, then turn right and go to the village of Protasovo. You can also take the train to the Trudovaya station, then about a kilometer and a half on foot to the village of Khlyabovo.
It is here that experienced pike fishermen advise catching toothy fish with a spoon. The toothy one is also great for live bait, which you can catch right here. Among other things, pike hunting enthusiasts successfully catch pike using various types of wobblers.
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